Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com As traffic backed up while roadwork was being conducted on U.S. 64 in Murphy on Jan. 28, a courteous motorist waved a car making a turn into a gas station/convenience store at 101 U.S. 64, unknowingly sending the car colliding with another vehicle headed the opposite direction at about 8:30 a.m. that …

Roy Clifford Walls, age 43 of Murphy, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 in Cherokee County.

Mar 5, 2024 · Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent A record number of vendors and attendees at the 11th annual Christmas on Main Street on Nov. 23 in downtown Andrews made it a fun-filled day for the entire family.

Jan 8, 2025 · THE CHEROKEE SCOUT. Mailing Address: 89 Sycamore St. Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: 828-837-5122 Fax: 828-837-5832

Dec 30, 2024 · Workers replace water pipes along Tennessee Street in downtown Murphy. The infrastructure work was done in advance of the planned installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Valley River Avenue, Peachtree Street, Hiwassee Street and Tennessee Street.

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 information in print, the Scout also operates the most dynamic website in Cherokee County.

Jun 20, 2022 · Dwight Otwell/Contributing Photographer Nick Smith, Murphy native and a coordinator of relief efforts for Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, stands in front of one of the many devastated homes.

Nov 27, 2024 · Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Nantahala junior Cole McCoy reached the 1,000-point mark Friday night during the Hawks’ game against Hayesville.

Nov 27, 2024 · Murphy – Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel hosted a media event last month to tour the newest expansion.. The Cherokee Scout joined individuals and other media outlets on the tour, which included a walk around the construction zone complete with hard hats, safety goggles and vests.. With a five-prong approach to the expansion the casino and hotel aim to offer a dynamic addition ...

Jan 28, 2025 · THE CHEROKEE SCOUT. Mailing Address: 89 Sycamore St. Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: 828-837-5122 Fax: 828-837-5832