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Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Cherokee County officials seized these two horses from their owner almost one year ago. After being cared for at Double 00 Farm in Tuskeegee, the horses could be returned to their owner if a ‘not guilty’ verdict is returned in the upcoming trial. Photo by Matthew Osborne/Cherokee Scout

Seized horses have cost Cherokee County $25K

Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case. The latest invoice approved by county commissioners on Tuesday, Sept.

Factors at play for Corridor K

Robbinsville – Corridor K may eventually happen, but it will not be the one that was imagined some 50 years ago, when discussions to build it first began. The beginning of construction on the project was recently moved up to 2026.