Regional

Vocalist and cellist Shana Tucker and the Christian Tamburr Trio — Christian Tamburr on piano, Matthew Rybicki on bass, Kobie Watkins on drums. They will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Peacock Performing Arts Center.

Vocalist and cellist Shana Tucker and the Christian Tamburr Trio — Christian Tamburr on piano, Matthew Rybicki on bass, Kobie Watkins on drums. They will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Peacock Performing Arts Center.

Next in the Legacy of Jazz Series: The Sirens of Song

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
By Lily Ponitz Guest Writer   Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone… three different styles; three pioneering women in jazz. Each brought an emotional intensity to every phrase they sang.
The Gladson Family members are, from left, Juliet, Lindy, Todd, Lemuel and Harlen Gladson. They will be performing at the Brasstown Community Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

The Gladson Family members are, from left, Juliet, Lindy, Todd, Lemuel and Harlen Gladson. They will be performing at the Brasstown Community Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8.

Gladson Family performing in Brasstown

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
By Sarah Staugler Guest Writer   The summer concerts at the Brasstown Community Center continue with The Gladson Family. This was a new band for us last year and we are happy to welcome them back.

Music continues on the Hiawassee Square Saturday

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Thursday, June 6, 2024
By Joyce Frick Guest Writer   Back again this year by popular request. Obe and Amber Brown are singer/songwriters who love making music together. Their heart is to use music as a platform to bring hope and life to everyone who listens.

Cherokee Co. mother eligible for death penalty

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Thursday, May 23, 2024
By Randy Foster Cherokee Scout   A local woman accused in the drowning deaths of her twin sons appeared in court Monday, May 20 when the prosecution identified aggravating circumstances in the case that would make her eligible for the death penalty.
Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent The thunderstorm that rolled into Cherokee County late on the night of May 8 left behind lots of damages in Peachtree and beyond, including on Shadow Lane in Tar Heel. Cherokee County Emergency Management said the area “experienced significant storm damage overnight.”

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent The thunderstorm that rolled into Cherokee County late on the night of May 8 left behind lots of damages in Peachtree and beyond, including on Shadow Lane in Tar Heel. Cherokee County Emergency Management said the area “experienced significant storm damage overnight.”

Peachtree tornado tears up buildings and trees

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Thursday, May 16, 2024
By Anngee Quinones-Belian Cherokee Scout   Last weeks roaring thunderstorms, which included an EF1 tornado, did not pass through neighboring counties without leaving a mark. An EF1 tornado has winds from 86-110 mph and can cause a roofs edges or corners to be torn off.

Scam series: Social media dangers

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Every day, many of us unwittingly provide an open invitation for people to enter our homes. Sometimes, it may be more than just homes and possessions which are endangered; it can be innocent children or other loved ones.
Photo by Carissa Daniels From right, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for North Carolina District 43A Tessa Sellers, her husband, Joe Jack Sellers and sons, Rhett and Jackson celebrate Tessa accepting her position.

Photo by Carissa Daniels From right, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for North Carolina District 43A Tessa Sellers, her husband, Joe Jack Sellers and sons, Rhett and Jackson celebrate Tessa accepting her position.

Judgeship creates historic moment for Clay County

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
By Barbara Deas Guest Writer   A large crowd of family, friends and associates gathered on Wednesday, May 1 at the Clay County Courthouse to witness Judge Tessa Shelton Sellers take the oath of office and accept the position of Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for North Carolina District...

Early voting in second GOP primary election underway

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   The statewide Republican Party second primary election is scheduled Tuesday, May 14. Early voting continues at the Clay County Board of Elections Office, 75 Riverside Circle, Suite 3, through Saturday, May 11. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.