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Cherokee County OKs GOP debate at courthouse after organizers agree to cover security costs

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Commissioners approved use of the Cherokee County Courthouse for a GOP debate on Feb. 5, 2026, after GOP representatives said they would cover required fees and security deposits; the county attorney raised concerns about hosting a partisan event at a county facility.

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 20 to allow a GOP debate at the Cherokee County Courthouse on Feb. 5, 2026, after GOP representatives said they would cover the costs required under the county’s facility-use policy.

Commissioner Ben Adams brought the…

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