Randy Foster/[email protected] J.R. Carroll, the longtime Murphy High School football announcer who the Bulldogs’ press box is named after, was remembered Sunday during a …

Ronald W. “Ronnie” Bates, 87 of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his residence. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County.

2 days ago · Deadline for submission of items for the arts and entertainment calendar is 3 p.m. Friday. Olive’s Porch, the John C. Campbell Folk School experience at 27 Peachtree St. in …

Nov 27, 2024 · An unidentified law enforcement officer stands by, left, over two men taken into custody at a drug raid at Tobacco & Vape store off Andrews Road in Murphy on Friday …

Mar 5, 2024 · Many creative, fun and inspirational events are planned to celebrate Christmastime across Cherokee County this month. The fun is compiled in chronological order.

Dec 30, 2024 · As 2025 starts, basketball season starts to heat up. The six high school teams in Cherokee County will be looking ahead to the remainder of the 2024-25 basketball season as …

Jan 22, 2025 · Wildcats like winning, and they have continued to do that as the non-conference schedule comes to a close. The boys varsity basketball team picked up wins over Summit …

Jan 22, 2025 · David Brown/[email protected] MAGA on wheels: One Cherokee County resident was so happy with the results of the last presidential election that he had his …

The Cherokee Scout is the largest publication in far-western North Carolina, serving residents and visitors since 1889. Building on that long history of providing accurate and fair local news and …

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