Abigail Blythe Batton/Staff Correspondent Flagman Jack Roberson and engineer Rick Lapolla get the rail bikes into position at the turnaround in the Valley River Tunnel. See the video on …

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.

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 …

The Cherokee Scout is pleased to announce the release of an improved website and digital edition of our newspaper. This new service brings you the latest news along with an exact …

Dec 30, 2024 · The year 2024 was filled with big stories. The Cherokee Scout scoured every edition looking for the top headlines. Here’s what we found for 2024 in review in the local …

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.

2 days ago · Murphy Cash prizes will be awarded to the contestants with the most dingers during the Home Run Derby for Peyton Mixon at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Konehete Veterans …

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 …

3 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 …

Dec 29, 2023 · More than 13 years ago, the Cherokee Scout started a weekly series of stories called Celebrate Cherokee County. Many readers have asked for that series to be presented …