BOLO: Missing Teen from Andrews, N.C.
News December 6, 2017
ANDREWS, N.C.- The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating a 17-year-old caucasian male, Brenden Witt, who is listed as a runaway.
Current information is that Brenden may be in the Andrews community.
Anyone having information concerning the location of Brenden please call the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 828-837-2589 or Cherokee County Dispatch at 911.
Andrews Police Department responds to lockdown at high school
Cherokee County Schools, News November 30, 2017
ANDREWS, N.C.- Andrews Police Department released a statement via Facebook, about the lockdown that occurred at Andrews High School today. The statement posted on Facebook reads:
“The Andrews Police Department (APD) would like to inform the community that there was lockdown at Andrews High School due to a domestic situation that arose out in the county earlier this morning.
“Andrews police officers were on the scene investigating a secondary incident and following up on the lockdown when a 911 call came in that a subject with a gun was in the building. The reporting parent rushed to advise Andrews officers that they had just received a text message from the child that an armed subject was in the school.
“Andrews officers and SROs (School Resource Officers) reacted immediately to the threat and began an immediate search of the school. The school was cleared and secured rapidly and APD officers along with SROs and the school staff had the situation under control.
“There were no armed individuals located in or around the school and no injuries were reported.
“The school superintendent responded and requested the sheriff respond with secondary support for the incident. The superintendent (along) with the sheriff made the decision to release school for the day. Andrews officers along with SROs and CCSO (Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office) deputies remained on scene to provide security for children and families while school let out.
“Andrews Police Department would like to commend the students, teachers and parents of Andrews High for their cooperation and understanding in a high-stress situation.”
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Opening Day Celebration Time Rescheduled
Business August 1, 2017
Superintendent Conley
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Superintendent Dr. Jeana Conley reported at the latest Cherokee County School Board meeting on July 31, 2017, that the Opening Day Celebration has been rescheduled. Originally scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on August 22, 2017, it has now been moved back to 12:30 PM on the same day. This is due to the total solar eclipse. It will be held in the Enloe Building at Tri-County Community College.
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Local ophthalmologist Warns Public about Children’s Eye Safety During Solar Eclipse
Health, Solar Eclipse July 23, 2017
Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Local ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum voiced his concerns over the instantaneous damage the sun can do to people’s maculas (oval-shaped pigmented area near the center of the retina of the human eye) during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. His concern is focused on children because of their natural curiosity- they WILL look up at the sun during the eclipse. Although it is safe to view the total solar eclipse during totality (only), Dr. Eichenbaum warns that it will be better to be cautious and not view the eclipse without eye protection at any point. Totality will only last about 2 1/2 minutes, so it will be very easy to make a mistake and suffer the consequences of the laser-like power of the sun. The burning damage of looking at the sun is untreatable and can cause blindness. He also points out that most animals will not be at risk because they lack a macula.
Eclipse-viewing glasses are available for purchase at many local businesses and schools for a nominal cost. Regular sunglasses are not enough eye protection during the total solar eclipse.
https://www.nasa.gov/content/eye-safety-during-a-total-solar-eclipse
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
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Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 7/2 to 7/9
Arrest Reports July 11, 2017
Pursuant to the state open records law, North Carolina General Statutes Public Records § 132-1, Criminal investigations, § 132-1.4, Access to Records, § 132-9, allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
UPDATE: After Andrews High lock down, schools will have early dismissal
News, Police & Government November 30, 2017
UPDATE: Cherokee County Schools made an announcement on Facebook concerning the lock down that is occurring at Andrews High School. The posted announcement reads:
“There is no impending Danger to students in the Andrews area; however, due to parent concern, Andrews area students will be released immediately. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
ANDREWS, N.C.- At about 11:30 a.m. this morning, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department announced that Andrews High School is on lockdown. At this time, it is unsure whether all of the schools in Andrews are on lockdown as well. The announcement posted on Facebook reads:
“The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is aware that Andrews High School is currently in a lock down. This protective measure was taken by the Andrews High School due to a current domestic situation where a non-custodial parent had made statements about coming to the high school and removing a student.
“There is no current information to indicate that the individual who made the statements is on the grounds of the school. Presently all students and staff are safe and secure. The lockdown has been accomplished to ensure continued safety.
“The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is working in conjunction with the Cherokee County Schools Company Police, and the Andrews Police Department continue to work with the school’s staff during this situation.”
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Cherokee County School Board to Update Policies in August 2017
Cherokee County Schools August 6, 2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Cherokee County School Boards upcoming meeting on August 10th, 2017 policies to be reviewed: 3410 Testing and Assessment Program, 3470/4305 Alternative Learning Programs, 5008 Automated Phone and Text Messaging, 5030 Community Use of Facilities, 6320 Use of Student Transportation services, 6450 Purchase of Services, and 7930 Professional Employees: Demotion and Dismissal.
Proposed changes to Policy 3410 on Testing and Assessment Program include clarifying the standard for exempting students from CTE Post-Assessments, adding to the list of permissible exceptions to the testing window to be consistent with the DPI testing handbook, updating the SBE policy cited in the legal references, and adding the DPI testing handbook to the list of “other” references.
Proposed changes to Policy 3470/4305 on Alternative Learning Programs/Schools include revising provisions for the involuntary assignment of students to alternative programs/schools to better align with procedures established by the SBE. The revisions address: the role of the multidisciplinary team in making assignment decisions, the process for assigning and transitioning students with disabilities, and the appeals process.
Changes proposed to Policy 5008 on Automated Phone and Text Messaging, and Policy 5030 Community Use of Facilities were not available online. They seem to be new or unchanged. Will follow up on this, and will keep you posted.
Updates to Policy 6320 Use of Student Transportation Services include clarifying the appropriate use of school buses in Sections A and B and updating terminology, policy cites, and hyperlinks. One new footnote was added as well.
Policy 6450 on Purchase of Services was updated to add a provision to clarify that this policy does not apply to certain professional services contracts, which are instead subject to Board Policy 9110.
Updates to Policy 7930 on Professional Employees: Demotion and Dismissal include adding a statement of performance standards and other expectations for professional employees and updating the cross references.
These policy updates will be in review for the 2nd reading at the next Cherokee County School Board meeting to be held on August 10th, 2017 at 6:00p.m.
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Cherokee County Sheriff offers advice for local churches during solar eclipse event
Police & Government, Solar Eclipse July 23, 2017
Sheriff Derrick Palmer
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer offers local churches some advice for how to proceed during the upcoming total solar eclipse event on Aug 21, 2017. Churches will need to discuss and decide for themselves how they will prepare for and weather the actual event, but he does offer some thoughts. Churches generally have large, open parking lots that people looking to get off the roads will gravitate towards so that they can park and safely view the eclipse. He states that churches and businesses with large lots should leave entrances open to help alleviate traffic and congestion, because many times people gain entrance despite chains or other blocking devices. With people comes the need to use the facilities, so churches will need to decide whether they will open their doors to the public to use restrooms and get a respite from the heat and sun. He advises that if churches do allow public access to their facilities, they should only open certain designated areas and close off the rest of the buildings. Sheriff Palmer also notes that large events like the eclipse will leave the county with “eclipse refugees,” that is, people who have become stranded through various circumstances. Churches and businesses, like homes, should be watched over to prevent the possibility of break-ins and theft if left unattended.
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Cherokee County Labor Day Weekend Forecast
Business August 31, 2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. – Today the temperature during the day will be 75 degrees, feels like 68 degrees, and expect thunderstorms all through the night starting around Noon today.
Friday, September 1, 2017, it will be more of the same, expect thunderstorms with lots of rain.
Saturday, the heavy thunderstorms will be making their way Northeast, and passing us by.
Expect for a clear and sunny Sunday, and Monday should be a beautiful sunny Labor Day.
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Superintendent Conley Suggests Teachers Stay Home on Eclipse Day
Business August 6, 2017Dr. Jeana Conley
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Superintendent Dr. Jeana Conley announced at the latest Cherokee County School Board meeting on July 31st, 2017, “Due to the reports that we are receiving from Public Safety Agencies, we will be calling August 21st, which is a scheduled Optional Work Day, to be treated in the form of a Snow Day or a No Day.”
“Due to the reports that we are receiving from Public Safety Agencies, we will be calling August 21st, which is a scheduled Optional Work Day, to be treated in the form of a Snow Day or a No Day.”
Superintendent Conley is referring to the unofficial warnings by public safety agencies that the best policy for locals is to stay home on the day of the eclipse. She continued, stating, “Teachers may work with their principals to swap their time,” mentioning that “if you drive by our schools you will see parking lots already full of teachers working on their own time.” She suggests that it will be easy for teachers to just, “swap one of those days.” “Due to the eclipse, we are advising that everyone just kind of stay home and take care of their own. Unless they are working or collaborating with a school event or a Cherokee county event, of course then they can use it as their optional work day.” 
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Holiday Events in Murphy and surrounding areas
Community December 6, 2017
MURPHY, N.C.- Here is a list of holiday events happening in Murphy and the surrounding areas:
The annual Harshaw Rd. synchronized Christmas light display will be taking place from now until New Year’s Eve with weather permitting. Any proceeds made will go directly to Toys for Tots. Hours of the display are Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The display is located at 3351 Harshaw Rd. in Murphy.
The Polar Express began Nov. 10 and will operate through December 31.
The round-trip excursion is a little over an hour long and is set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack. Guest will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while enjoying the train ride. Santa Claus joins riders on The Polar Express for each ride, greeting all children and presenting them with a special gift, just as in the story, along with their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols are sung on the return trip back to the Bryson City Depot. For more information about the schedule and ticket pricing, please follow this link: Schedule and ticket information
Murphy First Baptist Church will hold its 41st annual Singing Christmas Tree. This event is free to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Dec. 9 through 11. Saturday’s performance is a matinee beginning at 4 p.m. while Sunday and Monday performances are slated to start at 7 p.m. First Baptist Church is located at 517 Hiwassee St. in Murphy.
Santa Claus will be at Bojangles in Murphy from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Attendees bringing a toy for Toys for Tots will receive a free sausage, ham, gravy or jelly biscuit for children ages 12 and under. Murphy High School will be setting the tone for the special visit with the school chorus singing Christmas carols.
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Halloween Events in and around Murphy, N.C.
Community October 25, 2017
Murphy, N.C.- Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year! There are numerous events in the Cherokee County area to provide fun and safe Halloween festivities for you and your family. If musical’s are your thing, then you have to check out The Addams Family musical at the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center in downtown Andrews, N.C. October 27-29th. As for trick or treating, below is a list of things going on for Halloween around Cherokee County, N.C. Also, check out the Chamber of commerce for more info about all events coming up!
- Duke Street in Murphy, N.C. on the 31st from 5-7 (the town will close off the area so no traffic!)
- Downtown Murphy, N.C., businesses will be handing out candy from their store front. Usually starts around 4pm
- In Marble on the 28th, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of Cherokee County will be handing out candy at the community center.
- Lots of Trunk or Treating events at local churches.
- On Saturday, Oct. 28th from 1-4pm, bring your fur babies to Howl-O-Ween Pet Fest at Andrews Rec Park hosted by Andrews Veterinary Hospital.
- Andrews will be having their Trick or Treating on the Main, October 28th from 5-7pm
I will be out in Murphy on Halloween, taking photo’s of the best costumes. So come check out all our county has to offer, and embrace the cool fall weather, the beautiful fall foliage, and the goriest Halloween costumes you can find! Have a safe and happy Halloween!
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Cherokee County discusses how to implement the new statute mandating gap billing for all motor vehicle registration gaps
News July 23, 2017
Murphy, Cherokee Co, N.C.- At the July 17, 2017, Cherokee County Board of Commissioners meeting, Eddie Allen presented an overview of the new statute on gap billing of motor vehicle registrations. A new statute just approved by the state of NC mandates that counties must begin billing and collecting for all gaps in motor vehicle registrations. For instance, if a person’s vehicle tag expires on May 1, and the motor vehicle is unregistered until July 1, the county must now calculate and bill the owner for those two unregistered months. This process is estimated to become a billing nightmare, in the words of Allen, because it will be very labor intensive, as the bills must be calculated by hand. In the past, the county was able to selectively bill and collect based on amount, only electing to bill those vehicles that owed a tangible amount of money. This new statute mandates that ALL gaps must be billed, so it is foreseen that many very small bills, some of $0.50 or just $1.00 will need to be billed as well. Allen suggests raising the current minimum amount billed from $2 to a flat $5 to cover the expenses involved with billing. He worries that it will be a losing proposition that will generate much confusion and take an inappropriate amount of time for billing. A bill generated on Sept. 1, 2017, won’t become past due until the next year, for instance, Jan. 1, 2019. Allen plans to draft a formal resolution to be voted on for approval at an upcoming meeting.
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Superintendent Conley Offers Congratulations to Principal of the Year for 2016-2017
Andrews Elementary August 14, 2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- Congratulations to Andrews Elementary Principal Melissa Godfrey for winning the Principal of the Year award! Superintendent Dr. Jeana Conley, in the July 31st, 2017, Cherokee County School Board meeting said, “Congratulations to Ms. Melissa Godfrey, the Principal of Andrews Elementary, who was selected by her peers as the Principal of the Year for 2016-2017.”
“Congratulations to Ms. Melissa Godfrey, the Principal of Andrews Elementary, who was selected by her peers as the Principal of the Year for 2016-2017.”
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Cherokee County School Board Updates Policies
News August 6, 2017
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C.- During the July 31, 2017, Cherokee County School Board meeting, the Board updated several policies reviewed for a 2nd Reading.
Included in the updates were the policies 2220 Official School Spokesperson, 2325 Board Meeting News Coverage, 2330 Board Meeting Agenda, 2600 Consultants to the Board, 4150 School Assignment, 5022 Registered Sex Offenders, 6140 Student Wellness, 6306 School Bus Idling, and 7720 Employee Political Activities.
Although many of the changes were merely grammatical or updating the cross reference or legal references, several changes were notable.
In Policy 2220 Official School Spokesperson, the update establishes the board’s expectations of employees who are asked to comment on legislation, policy, or political issues in their official capacity in order to ensure a consistent message to the public.
In Policy 5022 Registered Sex Offender, the updates were in Section A to comply with statutory changes regarding individuals who are prohibited from being present on school system property, changing the age of the victim from under 16 to under 18.
Policy 6140 Student Wellness has many updates in order to reflect the regulations implementing the wellness policy requirements of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and changes to the State Board of Education’s Healthy Active Children policy. Significant updates to this policy include:
- The previous requirement to provide a copy of the policy to DPI each time it is revised has been eliminated.
- The areas of concern to be addressed by the School Health Advisory Council are revised to be consistent with SBE policy changes.
- A requirement to address nutrition standards for foods provided but not sold on school campuses is added.
- The standard for food and beverage marketing on school campuses has been expanded to comply with federal requirements.
- Annual reporting requirements have been revised.
- A subsection on triennial assessments is added that includes the deadline for the first assessment.
- The public notification requirements have been updated to require publication of the contact information for the lead wellness official.
- The record keeping requirements have been clarified and revised to track requirements established in the federal rule and in SBE policy.
Also notable is in Policy 7720 Employee Political Activities, the updates clarify employees’ responsibilities when engaging in personal political activities to avoid confusion by the public.
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