Press Release

Cherokee County announces 2nd COVID-19 death

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC - A resident that was reported to have COVID-19 on Monday, June 29 has died from complications.…

6 years ago

Pisgah National Forest reopens some campgrounds

Pisgah National Forest will open several campgrounds and recreation sites today, June 1. Some sites remain closed and facilities and…

6 years ago

Harrah’s opens to public on May 28

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - On May 27, Harrah's Cherokee Casino announced that the Cherokee and Valley River locations will be…

6 years ago

Final decision notice signed for Buck Project on Nantahala National Forest

Murphy, NC, May 22, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service signed the final decision notice for the Buck Project on…

6 years ago

Harrah’s Cherokee announces phased reopening, starting May 18

PRESS RELEASE: Almost sixty days after closing their doors to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Harrah's Cherokee Casinos will…

6 years ago

Individual tests COVID-19 positive after work-related travel

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC PRESS RELEASE - One resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is…

6 years ago

Cherokee County N.C. resident and Georgia healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - A resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is currently isolated…

6 years ago

Record visitation seen at N.C. public lands during COVID-19 pandemic

RALEIGH, N.C. –Visitation at many state forests in North Carolina (N.C) is two and three times greater than what is…

6 years ago

Ninth Cherokee County resident tests positive for COVID-19

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - A resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is currently isolated…

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