By Russell Stokes, Cherokee Mayor Thanks to everyone who entered the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Village Pride Committee and the Mayor. The displays were fantastic and reflected lots of work by their owners. Cash prizes were awarded for three places in each ward plus city-wide businesses. The prize amounts were $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third. These lights in addition to the display at Town Center…
By Russell Stokes, Cherokee Village Mayor I wish to remind everyone of the Christmas lighting contest for both homes and businesses with cash prizes awarded in each ward for homes and overall in the city for businesses. Your deadline to enter is December 15th by 4pm by contacting City Hall to enter the contest. Even if you don’t enter; show your Christmas spirit and light up the holiday this month. Also, a…
By Tammy Curtis, Publisher It is the most wonderful time of the year… for news media at least. The time of year where journalists and editors across the nation are forced to cast attention away from the black and white ink of the daily grind and put on their proverbial black and white referee uniforms. It is the time we are forced to don them, hoping we don’t have to come out…
By Russell Stokes, Cherokee Village Mayor Hopefully, when you read this month’s column our forecast held true and we received much needed rain. This has been the hottest and driest summer I have experienced since living in Cherokee Village. It is an experience I do not wish us to repeat. Unfortunately, the virus is still with us and remains an influence on our lifestyle. People are still becoming infected whether vaccinated or…
