Contest judges recognized the Cherokee Scout for journalism excellence in eight categories, including top awards for news coverage, community coverage and its annual Ce ...

It was an unexpected find for biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), U.S. Forest Service and Brown Environmental 13. Earlier this year, w ...

The Murphy Town Council approved a resolution to give Fort Butler Park in Murphy to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The council approved the resolution on July 6, ...

The American Championship Wrestling Federation kicked off July with two shows on back-to-back weekends. ACWF kicked off its run with the FreedomMania 250 in Andrews on July 2, cel ...

Citizens’ tip leads to drug trafficking arrestsOn July 10, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a concerned citizen regarding suspected drug activity at an Airbnb in the Marble ...

Tennessee man buys winning ticket in MurphyRALEIGH – Terry Haywood Sr. of Ooltewah, Tenn., took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket in Murphy on Tuesday and won an $823,409 jackpot.Haywood bought his lucky ...

Cherokee – At 74 years young, Harry Wayne “KC” Casey is still spreading the sunshine with his band on the Doin’ It World Tour, which makes a stop Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday night. By ...

There have been multiple attempts over the years at bringing together Cherokee County residents to work at solving our collective problems, many that have been outlined in the myFutureNC 2026 profile.

The Cherokee County Board of Education selected Angel Owens as the school system’s new superintendent, replacing Dr. Keevin Woody, whose contract was not renewed.Owens' start date is July 1, with ...

MURPHY – Murphy was set to welcome American Idol contestant Braden Rumfelt home for a free concert on Thursday, but the weather had other ideas.Due to the threat of severe weather, the Rumfelt concert ...

The history books are clear. On May 4, 1865, raiders under the command of Union Col. G.W. Kirk burned the Cherokee County Courthouse in Murphy.

Braden Rumfelt of Murphy fell just short of entering the top three finalists Monday night on American Idol, with the season finale and winner to be announced May 11 live from Los Angeles.This week’s ...