Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management

05/21/2026

June 1 marks the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season!

Every household has different needs in an emergency. Update your emergency supplies now and make sure your kit includes items for children, older adults, pets and anyone who may need medication or medical equipment during a storm.

05/12/2026

UPDATE Subject turned himself in

The search for Scott Allen Mello continues. Search crews, K9 teams, Fire Department Personnel and Law Enforcement are in the area of East Murphy near Hill St, Lowes, Murphy Post Office, etc. IF YOU LIVE IN THAT AREA AND YOU HAVE A CAMERA ON YOUR HOUSE. PLEASE CHECK IT FROM 5am to 10am May 11th. If you have footage of Scott call 911 or 828-835-3144 and let Law Enforcement know about it.

Yesterdays post: BOLO missing person. Scott Allen Mello. 55 Year old male, 5'5", appx 250 pounds, white hair white beard. Last seen 5:30 am in Hill St area near Murphy PD. No clothing description. Attached picture is recent but not today.

05/11/2026

UPDATE Subject turned himself in

BOLO missing person. Scott Allen Mello. 55 Year old male, 5'5", appx 250 pounds, white hair white beard. Last seen 5:30 am in Hill St area near Murphy PD. No clothing description. Attached picture is recent but not today.

05/11/2026

Missing Persons BOLO. Scott Allen Mellow, 55 YOM, white hair, white beard, 5' 9", appx 250 lbs. Last seen appx 5:30 am in the area of Hill St near Murphy PD. Any information call 911 or ...

05/06/2026

Scattered storms will move back into the region this afternoon. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. The greatest threat for tornadoes will be across southeast Tennessee and Cherokee and Clay counties of North Carolina.

05/05/2026

Increasing rain chances Tuesday night through Thursday morning. Some flooding issues possible. A few strong storms possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.

05/03/2026