![The Cherokee County Department of Social Services building in Murphy, N.C. on May 18, 2020. After an SBI investigation, A grand jury indicted several former DSS officials on Monday.[Frank Taylor/The Carolina Public Press]](https://i2.wp.com/carolinapublicpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cherokeedss.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1)
Whether former Cherokee County DSS Director Cindy Palmer keeps her current DSS job will depend on investigation by county attorney Darryl Brown.
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Indicted former DSS officials booked, reaction spreads across NC
Unlawful child custody agreements led to indictments. Additional issues could also draw further charges. Federal lawsuit still before the courts.
Posted inCherokee
Grand jury indicts former Cherokee County DSS officials
Grand jury indicts sheriff’s wife for her role in separation of children from parents when she served as Cherokee County DSS director.
Posted inCoronavirus
NC food banks spring into action amid coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing adaptations by regional food banks and their local partner food pantries, but it’s not stopping their work.
Posted inGovernment Transparency
County’s share of repayment to feds much larger than disclosed
Audit of Cherokee County DSS found some errors, requiring DSS and NC to repay feds. County said it repaid about $20,000, but share really closer to $69,000.