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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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.

Scams artists get creative

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
By Lorrie Ross Staff Writer   Around tax time, everyone is thinking about money. Whether they owe or are due a refund, people want to refrain from spending more than needed.