Matthew Osborne

2 months ago | cherokeescout.com | Matthew Osborne

Two of the horses who are wards of Cherokee County are looking far healthier than when they first arrived at Double 00 Farm in Robbinsville. Photo by Art Miller Two of the horses who are wards of Cherokee County are looking far healthier than when they first arrived at Double 00 Farm in Robbinsville. Photo by Art Miller     Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case.     The lat...

Mar 23, 2025 | cherokeescout.com | Matthew Osborne

Body     Peachtree – Charles Choplin is leaving Cherokee County after a decade as its N.C. Forest Service ranger, but he will leave a small piece of his heart here before he goes.     “I love it here,” he said. “It did not take long to find out what a close-knit community we have here.

Mar 7, 2025 | cherokeescout.com | Matthew Osborne

Body     Cullowhee – Once again this year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, with four Cherokee County natives along for the historic experience.     The band will make its second appearance in the parade in five years during the 93rd installment Thursday, Nov. 28, live on NBC. The Catamounts will be in New York for a week starting Saturday, Nov. 23.

Mar 7, 2025 | cherokeescout.com | Matthew Osborne

Dave Hotchkiss, charter organization representative for Scouting in Murphy, advises Troop 4400 Scout Cheyenne Griffith during Monday’s veterans tribute at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church. Photo by Samantha Sinclair/[email protected] Dave Hotchkiss, charter organization representative for Scouting in Murphy, advises Troop 4400 Scout Cheyenne Griffith during Monday’s veterans tribute at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church.

Feb 8, 2025 | cherokeescout.com | Matthew Osborne

Andrews’ Isaac Weaver catches an out pass and turns it upfield for an eventual touchdown Friday in Robbinsville. Photo by Mary White Andrews’ Isaac Weaver catches an out pass and turns it upfield for an eventual touchdown Friday in Robbinsville. Photo by Mary White     Robbinsville – Andrews will have to wait another year to get a win over the Big Three in the Smoky Mountain Conference, but the Wildcats’ day may be coming.... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.