Jerry Malinowski/Contributing Photographer A colorful glow lit up much of Cherokee County’s skies two weeks ago. This image was captured in Hiwassee Dam.

Above: More than a dozen state troopers attended Friday’s dedication ceremony. Below: The Patrolman Charles E. Galloway ...

A Peachtree man was sentenced to up to 23 years in state prison in a drug trafficking case that set a record in Cherokee ...

Photos by Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Above: A train horn alerted festival goers to a passing trackless train ...

Jasper, Ga. – Two Murphy residents were arrested in Pickens County, Ga., on Nov. 15 following a “targeted drug-trafficking ...

Volunteer fire departments around Cherokee and surrounding counties are in need of volunteers. Unpaid staff helps keep ...

Murphy – It was the Cameron Clem show Friday night, as he rushed for eight of the Bulldogs’ nine touchdowns in a 62-20 victory over Community School of Davidson. His ...

Andrews – It was a winning week for the Wildcats, as they returned to the basketball court with two games. In the home ...

Hiwassee Dam – Local basketball fans were treated to an exciting opening week featuring three wins and a double-overtime loss ...

The first in-county matchup of basketball season will take place in the Valley Tuesday night as the Wildcats host the Hiwassee Dam Eagles. The boys game will be their first meeting, as both teams are ...

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