Lauren Souther

Six people isolated for COVID-19 have recovered from virus

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC - Six people who were diagnosed with COVID – 19 and isolated in Cherokee County to prevent…

6 years ago

Two Cherokee County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19, Currently Isolated in Cherokee County

Two Cherokee County residents that tested positive for COVID – 19 are currently isolated in their homes in Cherokee County.…

6 years ago

Cherokee County reports first COVID-19 related death

PRESS RELEASE - The Cherokee County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death by a Cherokee County resident.…

6 years ago

UPDATE: Cooper orders North Carolinians to stay home

RALEIGH, N.C. – On Friday, March 27, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive order 121 instructing North Carolinians to remain in…

7 years ago

USFS closes recreation areas and off-highway trails in North Carolina

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. -  The United States Forest Service (USFS)  has closed recreation facilities in North Carolina's national forests beginning…

6 years ago

Another Cherokee County N.C. Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

PRESS RELEASE FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A Cherokee County resident that tested positive for COVID-19 is being monitored and…

6 years ago

UPDATE: COVID-19 line established by health departments and Erlanger

CLAY COUNTY, N.C. - Cherokee County Health Department in conjunction with Clay County Health Department, Graham Country Health Department and…

6 years ago

Three Cherokee County, NC residents and Illinois resident test positive for COVID-19

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, Cherokee County Health Department issued a press release concerning…

6 years ago

N.C. residents can dial 2-1-1 to gain COVID-19 information

RALEIGH, N.C. - The State of North Carolina has a dedicated referral and information service (2-1-1) for residents to use…

6 years ago

Murphy and Andrews declare state of emergency, curfew in place

MURPHY, N.C. - Murphy Mayor David Ramsey and Andrews Mayor James Reid issued a statement officially declaring states of emergencies…

6 years ago

New York COVID-19 patient attended a dance at the Folk School

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - The New York resident, who tested positive for COVID-19 in Cherokee County and is now isolating…

6 years ago

Special announcements from Cherokee County Schools

1) Governor Cooper announced an executive order affecting all K-12 public schools. As such, Cherokee County Schools will be closed…

6 years ago

Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15…

6 years ago

NC High School & Middle School Sports Postponed Indefinitely

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Due to the threat from COVID-19, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has made…

7 years ago

Murphy man charged with murder of an infant

MURPHY, N.C. - Murphy Police Department arrested Morgan Jemar Kimble for the murder of an infant on March 11. Kimble…

7 years ago

Cherokee Schools open for now, preparing for online learning

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - While N.C. Governor Roy Cooper isn't advising closing schools at this time, Cherokee County Schools are…

7 years ago