Road Work Underway on US 19/129 in Cherokee County
NCDOT crews are building a new alignment and installing storm water drainage at the intersection with Martins Creek Road and the south end of Lance Road. The area is closed to through traffic. Drivers should expect detours and add a few extra minutes to their trips. Slowing down and staying alert around work zones keeps everyone safe on our mountain roads.
Cherokee County Commissioners Approve Modest Tax Increase for Employee Pay
The Board of Commissioners voted to raise the county portion of the millage rate by one cent. On a home assessed at two hundred fifty thousand dollars, the change adds roughly twenty-five dollars a year. The additional revenue will support pay adjustments aimed at improving retention and reducing turnover in county government positions.
Clay County Historical and Arts Council Prepares 45th Festival on the Square
Volunteers and organizers with the Clay County Historical and Arts Council are finalizing plans for the annual Festival on the Square in Hayesville. The event runs July 10 through 12 and features dozens of artists, live music, food vendors, and community activities around the historic Beal Center Courthouse square. It stands as one of the region’s longest-running celebrations of local talent and neighborly connection.
Fightingtown Creek Nature Park Project Advances in Fannin County
Non-profits and volunteers are moving forward with development of the Fightingtown Creek Nature Park near Blue Ridge. The roughly one hundred ninety-acre site will include about ten miles of natural-surface hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and nature-based features designed with sixth through twelfth graders in mind. The project will provide a free outdoor recreation space for families in the greater Fannin County community.
Cherokee Scout Newspaper Plans Practical Relocation to Stay Local
The Cherokee Scout, which has served Cherokee and surrounding counties since 1889, announced plans to sell its longtime building and move to a smaller local office. The weekly print edition and online coverage will continue without interruption. The move is intended to improve efficiency while keeping the paper firmly rooted in the community it has covered for generations.
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