Most people in Cherokee County are familiar with the Valley River Humane Society, our county’s only animal shelter. What you ...

Sad loss in community As difficult as it is for the writer in us to say this, there are times when words simply fall short ...

Cherokee County Detention Center Transport Officer Francisco Flattes (July 24, 1968, to June 30, 2025) Flattes was the eighth ...

Hiwassee Dam – Ham radio enthusiasts and those interested in learning about the hobby came out to Fields of the Wood on June ...

Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent Richard Millett (left) with Cherokee County Veteran Services in Murphy and Commander Bob Strawhecker with American Legion Post 96 celebrate the 100th ...

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