Deadly House Fire in Cherokee County Officials are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred off John Taylor Road in Cherokee County on Friday. The identity of the victim has not been released as the investigation into the cause continues.
* Source: Cherokee Scout Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeScoutnews/posts/officials-have-not-released-the-identity-after-a-deadly-house-fire-off-john-tayl/1406827138110390/)
Major Meth Seizure in Cherokee County Cherokee County deputies discovered over 500 pounds of methamphetamine, with a street value of $1.5-$1.7 million, in an abandoned trailer on Kings Creek Ford Road. Billy Pittz and Joseph Martin were arrested.
* Source: WBTV (https://www.wbtv.com/news/crime/)
Multi-County Manhunt Ends in Arrests Two suspects, Luis Reynosa and Kristen Ramsay, were arrested following a multi-county manhunt. The search was related to a shooting on Hyde Creek in Swain County.
* Source: FOX Carolina (https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/crime/)
Cherokee County Teacher on Leave After Arrest The Cherokee County school district has confirmed that a teacher has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest. No further details have been provided.
* Source: FOX Carolina (https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/crime/)
Search Update for Missing Elijah Maney The search for 24-year-old Elijah Maney continues. He was last seen near 886 Lambert Branch Road in Cherokee. A $500 reward is being offered.
* Source: WLOS (https://wlos.com/topic/Cherokee)
Update on Charges in Bicyclist’s Death The victim in the fatal Marble bicycle accident has been identified as 48-year-old Helen Runge of Marble. The driver, 46-year-old Christopher Searcy, also of Marble, has been charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and driving while license revoked.
* Source: Cherokee Scout (https://www.cherokeescout.com/)
Continued Search for Hiker on Blood Mountain Authorities are intensifying the search for 67-year-old Charles Hosch, an SMU law professor, in Union County. A credible witness confirmed seeing Hosch descending from the summit of Blood Mountain on Veterans’ Day.
* Source: FetchYourNews (https://fetchyournews.com/featured-stories/search-continues-for-missing-hiker-on-blood-mountain/)
Oconaluftee Visitor Center Reopens The Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is fully open. Funding from partners like the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Friends of the Smokies ensured its reopening after the government shutdown.
TVA Notice for Apalachia Dam TVA has issued a safety notice that the Apalachia dam will be “sluicing” (releasing) approximately 25 cubic feet per second of water. They warn that water release schedules can change at any time.
* Source: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
High School Football Playoff Results Both the Murphy Bulldogs and Robbinsville Black Knights are advancing to the third round of the N.C. state playoffs. Murphy, led by Cameron Clem’s 181 rushing yards, defeated Cherokee. Robbinsville defeated Andrews 56-7 and will next face East Columbus.
* Source: WLOS (https://wlos.com/sports/football-frenzy/...) & Cherokee Scout (https://www.cherokeescout.com/sports)
Community & Holiday Events Calendar The Town of Murphy has announced its annual Christmas Parade for Saturday, December 6th at 6 PM. Also, the Murphy Public Library will host an “Age of Disclosure” watch party on Nov 23, and the Big Art Show and Sale continues.
* Source: Town of Murphy (https://www.townofmurphync.com/main-street-murphy/page/murphy-christmas-parade), Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (https://business.cherokeecountychamber.com/events/calendar), & Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/age-of-disclosure-community-watch-party-tickets-1965703911314)
WNC Festival of Trees Recap The WNC Festival of Trees concluded on November 16 at The Beal Center in Hayesville. The event successfully raised funds for local student scholarships.
* Source: Blairsville Union County Chamber (https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/wnc-festival-of-trees-at-the-beal-center-hayesville-nc-142241)
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