Murphy’s Weston Adams and Anthony Catuto, as well as Andrews’ Hayden Virtanen, performed well at the 1/2A West Regional ...

Murphy – One of Cherokee County’s most notable citizens over the last seven decades has passed away.William Frank “Bill” Forsyth Jr., 79, died peacefully in his slee... Premium Content is available to ...

Samuel Jokich/Staff Correspondent Winter wildlife: In between ice and snow storms over the last few weeks, these critters were spotted enjoying the relative warmth in western Cherokee County. Premium ...

Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com Justin Jacobs, chief deputy of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, has been busy cleaning out his desk and office, preparing for new leaders to take over.

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Ladies from The Faithful Hearts Women’s Ministry enjoyed food and desserts from several restaurants as part of their annual Christmas luncheon and the first Taste of Murphy. The event was held at ...

District Attorney Ashley Welch and Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Tessa Sellers are cracking down on regional sheriffs they believe have lost their way. Between them, Welch and Sellers ...

Murphy – Early voter turnout has been low so far for the March 3 primary. Leighsa Jones, director of elections for Cherokee County, said just 370 people had voted in Cher... Premium Content is ...

Hayesville Turkey-born Cameron Green is living the sweet life. Born in 1982, as a young adult she attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for biomedical engineering.’Gre... Premium Content is ...

Murphy – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has backed off its effort to make public land around Lake Hiwassee available to the highest bidder, thanks in large part to a... Premium Content is ...

Hiwassee Dam – It was a perfect final week of the regular season for the Hiwassee Dam varsity basketball teams. They started the week by sweeping Highlands at home, then d... Premium Content is ...