REMINDERS FOR A SAFE FOURTH OF JULY FROM SHERIFF MARK BUCHANAN
On average, North Carolina hospital emergency rooms see 197 fireworks injuries each year, with 70% of these injuries occurring in July....
Cherokee County Detention Officer Killed in Inmate Escape Attempt at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital
MURPHY, NC – A Cherokee County detention officer was fatally shot, and another was injured during a violent escape attempt by a federal...
Two-Year Investigation Ends With Arrests
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC – A two-year investigation into two local drug traffickers culminated in their arrest in Georgia. A joint operation...
State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor warns of Fireworks Injuries and Extreme Heat Risks for Upcoming 4th of July Celebrations
As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to...
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