Who should draw voting maps for Congress and other elected offices in North Carolina and beyond?

The other day, my son informed me that his teacher is going to allow each student to bring in something different, strange or uncommon for show and tell. I was busy mopping the kitchen floor at the ...

A Blairsville, Ga., man was arrested on arson charges connected to 10 fires in grass, brushlands and woodlands involving ...

Spring in Cherokee County, which officially starts Friday, is a season of vibrant renewal, offering a near-perfect blend of blossoming mountain landscapes, community festivities and prime ...

Cherokee County has a vested interest in the latest season of American Idol with one its own on stage. Braden Rumfelt has been participating ...

Graham County Public Library assistant Karen Taylor (far right) teaches classes in using herbs for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Her latest class was Saturday at the Andrews Public Library, ...

The Lady Bulldogs’ varsity softball team started Smoky Mountain Conference play with two losses to Swain County. Both games wee close, with one being low ...

Chanteah Rattler of Andrews catches a fly ball against Murphy last season on April 15, 2025. Rosman – The Andrews varsity softball team kicked off its 2026 campaign with a doubleheader against Smoky ...

MURPHYSheriff adds new deputy Sheriff Chris Wood welcomed the newest member of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jake ...

THE CHEROKEE SCOUT Mailing Address: 89 Sycamore St. Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: 828-837-5122 Fax: 828-837-5832 ...

David Samuel Russell was the first mayor of Andrews when it was incorporated in 1905. He served seven terms as mayor.