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	<title>Cherokee County, NC - Pages</title>
	<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/AlertCenter.aspx</link>
	<lastBuildDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:48 -0500</lastBuildDate>
	<description>Cherokee County, NC - Get the latest alerts</description>
	<language>en-us</language>
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		<title>Tourism Development Authority</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/293</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2026 14:36 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The mission and vision statement and goals of the Cherokee County Tourism Development Authority are to promote tourism and travel in order to develop and enhance the quality of life for citizens of Cherokee County.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/293</guid>
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		<title>Board of Commissioners</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/322</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:30 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Access past meeting minutes, view a list of board members, and see when the County Commissioner meeting meetings are held.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/322</guid>
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		<title>Employee Information</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/208</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:20 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Browse helpful employment information. </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/208</guid>
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		<title>Sheriff&#39;s Office</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/269</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:33 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Mission of the Cherokee County Office of the Sheriff is to preserve life, encourage voluntary compliance with the laws of this state, prevent crimes, hold offenders accountable and promote community well being. We will continue to perform these duties by providing resourceful patrols, quality investigations, distinctive correctional and emergency services, community oriented programs and victim advocate support using innovative solutions in order to build partnerships within the community and the citizens we serve.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/269</guid>
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		<title>Social Services</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/251</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:01 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Cherokee County Department of Social Services provides the residents of Cherokee County with Federal and State mandated Human Services. The mission of this Department, as set forth by the County Commissioners, is &quot;to serve the citizens of Cherokee County efficiently and effectively with compassionate and positive attitudes in order to enable these citizens to realize the need to strive for self-sufficiency which in turn fosters a more positive self-image, thus improving their quality of life.&quot;</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/251</guid>
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		<title>Payment Options Available</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/226</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:14 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Review the various options available for paying your taxes.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/226</guid>
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		<title>Tax Collector</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/218</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:13 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Get tax payment information from the Tax Collector.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/218</guid>
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		<title>Tax Foreclosures</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/227</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:13 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Cherokee County Tax Office uses the In Rem method of foreclosure, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-375. Foreclosures are held throughout the year. The Notices of Sale are advertised for two weeks prior to the sale in the Cherokee Scout.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/227</guid>
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		<title>Tax Assessor</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/173</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The purpose of collecting property taxes is to pay for a variety of things such as schools, local law enforcement, fire protection, libraries, public health, social services, local infrastructure, parks and recreation, and much more.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/173</guid>
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		<title>Revaluation FAQ&#39;s </title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/491</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:42 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/491</guid>
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		<title>2028 Revaluation General Information </title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/490</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:31 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/490</guid>
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		<title>2028 Notice of Appraisal Letter</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/489</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:50 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>2028 Notice of Appraisal Letter</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/489</guid>
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		<title>Detention Center</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/304</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:10 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The new Cherokee County Detention Center began operations in the summer of 2008, leaving behind an inefficient 1922 model, only designed to hold a maximum of 43 inmates awaiting trial. However, the Detention Center expanded this capability to nearly 150 inmate beds, including separate medical, juvenile, female and male pods. Captain Mark Patterson oversees operations in the Detention Facility.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/304</guid>
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		<title>Board of Elections</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/274</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 18:39 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The goal of the Cherokee County Board of Elections is to provide lawful, efficient, and timely execution of all elections.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/274</guid>
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		<title>Cherokee County Precincts</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/448</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Cherokee County, NC Precinct Poling Locations</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/448</guid>
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		<title>Transit</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/233</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:14 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The mission of Cherokee County Transit is to provide affordable regional transportation to all residents of Cherokee County.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/233</guid>
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		<title>Economic Development</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/164</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:53 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Economic Development</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/164</guid>
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		<title>2026 Business Personal Property Listing Forms</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/178</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 10:17 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Download forms for the current year from the Business Personal Property Division.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/178</guid>
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		<title>Cherokee County Ordinances and Plans</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/477</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2026 13:03 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/477</guid>
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		<title>Voter Information</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/441</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:19 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Information on upcoming elections and need to know voter information and changes. </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/441</guid>
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		<title>Parks &amp; Recreation</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/222</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:45 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Cherokee County Recreation Department and Konehete Park are dedicated to providing citizens of all ages (children/adults) of Cherokee County, regardless of age, race, or sex with recreational programs for fun and a healthier Cherokee County</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/222</guid>
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		<title>Sample Ballot</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/466</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2026 14:48 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/466</guid>
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		<title>Tax Notice - Cherokee County</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/193</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:16 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The tax listing period will begin on January 1, 2018.  Final date for listing will be January 31, 2018.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/193</guid>
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		<title>Personal Property</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/192</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 11:10 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>All personal property that has a tax situs in North Carolina and subject to ad valorem taxation shall be listed annually with the exception of registered motor vehicles. Personal property ownership and place of taxation shall be determined as of January 1st of the current tax year.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/192</guid>
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		<title>Bids / Quotes</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/256</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:48 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Learn more about vendor registration and solicitations and bids for Cherokee County. </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/256</guid>
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		<title>Annual Financial Audit Reports</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/187</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:02 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>All Units of Government in North Carolina are required by general statute 159-34 to receive and submit an annual audit report to the Local Government Commission.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/187</guid>
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		<title>2026 Property Tax Listing Notice</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/488</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:45 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The tax listing period will begin on January 1, 2026. Final date for listing will be January 31, 2026.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/488</guid>
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		<title>Elected Officials Representing Cherokee County</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/461</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2025 09:40 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/461</guid>
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		<title>Candidate Information</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/440</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2025 13:33 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/440</guid>
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		<title>Voter ID</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/474</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:47 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> Learn about the photo ID requirement for voting in North Carolina.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/474</guid>
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		<title>Voter Registration</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/437</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:31 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/437</guid>
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		<title>Appealing Your Value</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/446</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 16:41 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Appealing Your Value</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/446</guid>
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		<title>2020 Revaluation</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/211</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 13:45 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Revaluation is the process that matches your tax value with what your real property is worth on the open market at the time of the revaluation. It covers all residential and commercial land and structures, such as homes, apartments, condos, stores, office buildings and warehouses. It does not include what is known as personal property, such as cars, boats and airplanes. The values for these are adjusted annually.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/211</guid>
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		<title>Property Tax Relief</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/195</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:54 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Find resources for property tax relief in Cherokee County.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/195</guid>
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		<title>Notice of Election</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/465</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:44 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>UOCAVA Notice</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/465</guid>
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		<title>Divisions</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/301</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 11:06 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Learn about the Divisions of the Sheriff&#39;s Department.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/301</guid>
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		<title>Solid Waste Department</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/166</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:10 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Cherokee County Solid Waste Department offers a solid waste landfill, a recycling facility, and convenience centers for disposal.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/166</guid>
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		<title>Apply to Be on a Board, Council, or Committee</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/326</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:43 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Learn about the various boards, councils, and committees in Cherokee County.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/326</guid>
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		<title>TAB Meeting Calendar</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/453</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:46 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/453</guid>
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		<title>Airport</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/149</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:07 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>View the contact information for the Western Carolina Regional Airport and other airport information.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/149</guid>
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		<title>Building Code Enforcement</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/150</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:39 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The purpose of the Cherokee County Office of Building Code Enforcement is to promote and maintain the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of the Citizens of Cherokee County and this State.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/150</guid>
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		<title>Audited Financial Statements</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/295</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:52 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>View past audited financial statements of the Tourism Development Authority.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/295</guid>
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		<title>Tax Rates</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/214</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:41 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Review the tax rates in Cherokee County.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/214</guid>
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		<title>Historical Museum </title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/183</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:57 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The museum reflects the life of the Cherokee Indian during the time of the Cherokee Nation before their removal along the &quot;Trail of Tears&quot; to Oklahoma.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/183</guid>
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		<title>Solid Waste Enforcement</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/436</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:46 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>This page was created in an effort to solicit help and assistance from Cherokee County residents in identifying individuals violating the Cherokee County Solid Waste Ordinance.  </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/436</guid>
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		<title>Annual Adopted Budget Ordinances</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/186</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Per North Carolina General Statute 159-8(a), each local government shall operate under an annual balanced budget ordinance, which is balanced when the sum of estimated revenues and appropriated fund balance is equal to appropriations.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/186</guid>
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		<title>Home</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/1</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2025 17:42 -0500</pubDate>
		<description> </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/1</guid>
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		<title>Surplus Property Advertisements</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/432</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 08:53 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Any surplus property that is currently for sale will be listed here.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/432</guid>
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		<title>Human Resources</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/196</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2025 10:50 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>This department is charged with finding, screening, recruiting and training job applicants.  </description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/196</guid>
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		<title>Emergency Medical Services (EMS)</title>
		<link>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/171</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:56 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Cherokee County EMS operates an advanced service at the Paramedic level.</description>
		<guid>https://www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/171</guid>
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