CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC – Six people who were diagnosed with COVID – 19 and isolated in Cherokee County to prevent further spread of the virus have recovered and have been released from isolation. These individuals were isolated until they had test results indicating they were no longer infected with COVID-19. The Health Department expects additional […]
Read More »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. These individuals have been linked to the first case identified in Cherokee County with the commonality being the John C. Campbell Folk School event that was attended by the index case. Cherokee County Health Department […]
Read More »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. The individual was in their late 80s and died from complications associated with COVID-19 on March 31, 2020. To protect the privacy of the family no further information about this patient will be released by […]
Read More »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 their homes except for essential activities and essential work. The order takes effect on Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. and ends on April 29, but can be extended or lifted early. This is to […]
Read More »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 on March 26. Off-highway trails are also shutdown until May 15. To protect public health and safety and align with guidance from State of North Carolina health officials and experts at the Centers for Disease […]
Read More »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 following isolation orders in Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Health Department was notified that a resident of our county was on a cruise line and had been exposed to a person with confirmed COVID-19 while […]
Read More »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 Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital has opened a COVID-19 Community Information line. Beginning Thursday, community members can call 828-835-4258 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to speak with […]
Read More »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 four new COVID-19 cases. Three are Cherokee County residents. See the entire release below. “Two Cherokee County residents that tested positive for COVID – 19 are being monitored and following isolation orders in Cherokee County. […]
Read More »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 to find out more information about COVID-19. nc211.org is an information and referral service that families and individuals can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services resources within their community. NC […]
Read More »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 in their respective towns and instilling curfews for pedestrians. The Murphy curfew begins a 9 p.m. and extends until 6 a.m, starting on March 20. The curfew doesn’t apply to employees of businesses that are […]
Read More »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 in the area, attended the contra dance on March 10 at the John C. Campbell Folk School. The creative-focused institution is currently in process of notifying individuals who might have come in contact with the […]
Read More »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 for students beginning Monday, March 16, for at least two weeks. 2) ACE At-Home Curriculum Extension Cherokee County Schools With Schools being ordered closed, students will complete school assignments found in the At-Home Curriculum Extension […]
Read More »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 days, including limiting gatherings to 10 people and avoiding dining in public spaces. The 3 p.m. press conference focused on how telling Americans how they can help “flatten the curve” of the virus, so the […]
Read More »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 the decision to postpone the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Basketball State Championships and all interscholastic athletics indefinitely. “As much as we would like this opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, and their communities, we know that […]
Read More »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 is the father of the infant and is being held on a $1 million bond. The original press release is below: On March 8th, 2020, at around 9:00 am, Cherokee County E-911 Dispatch Center received […]
Read More »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 taking measures to ensure students can learn from home. In a Facebook statement, the school district said the following: “Good evening, Cherokee County Families. Today each of our schools sent home a letter with information […]
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