Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Xavier Johnson of Hiwassee Dam goes up for a shot against Rosman on Feb. 24. After winning the Little Smoky Mountain Conference, the Hiwassee Dam boys varsity ...

The Andrews boys varsity basketball team received a first-round bye, then played two games at home before hitting the road in the fourth round of the state 1A playoffs ...

Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star Brooklyn Orton of Hiwassee Dam dribbles down the court against Robbinsville on Monday night. Hiwassee Dam – The Lady Eagles got the No. 4 seed in 1A West and have played ...

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Grayson Hall of Murphy takes to the air to make a layup against Albemarle on Thursday night. Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Abram Twiggs of Murphy ...

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With a tough loss to the No. 2 seed Bishop McGuinness, the Murphy girls varsity basketball team’s season came to a close. The Lady Bulldogs started their playoff campaign with a win over H... Premium ...

Murphy – Cherokee County Commissioner Ben Adams has vowed that the 10 months remaining in his term will be spent bringing up ...

On Veterans Day, middle schoolers from 39 states competed to be crowned the next champion of the National Civics Bee.I was fortunate enough to emerge as the champion of 2024’s inaugural ed... Premium ...

Murphy – New head librarian Erika Gibby brings to the job an appreciation for small-town living and further innovations to the Murphy Public Library. Gibby grew up in Jac... Premium Content is ...

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BASKETBALLHawks fall in round 1Both the Nantahala varsity boys and girls basketball teams clinched the playoffs, but both squads fell in the first ro ...

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