COVID-19

Cherokee County to receive $715,527 in federal funds for COVID-19 relief

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed…

6 years ago

Murphy High plans parade to honor 2020 graduates

MURPHY, N.C. – Murphy High School (MHS) Principal Jason Forrister released details for 2020 graduation, which include a socially distanced…

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

Murphy lifts several restrictions as N.C. begins reopening

MURPHY, N.C.  - In a May 6 executive order, Murphy Mayor David Ramsey lifted several previous restrictions to ensure accordance…

6 years ago

COVID-19 case numbers for Cherokee County, N.C.

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. – As part of the effort to keep the county informed, Cherokee County Health Department (CCHD) issues…

6 years ago

Phase One of reopening North Carolina begins on May 8

RALEIGH, N.C. – Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8, residents of N.C. will have certain restrictions lifted as…

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

New Cherokee resident tests positive in isolation

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

6 years ago

Two asymptomatic individuals test positive for COVID-19

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - In an effort to understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in our community, the Cherokee Indian Hospital…

6 years ago

Lowe’s Employee in Murphy, N.C. tests positive, employees asked to self-monitor

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - Earlier today, the Cherokee County Health Department released details about another positive COVID-19 case, who worked…

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

DPH Release – Expanded Testing For COVID-19 In Georgia

Revised Testing Criteria and Increased Number of Test Sites Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is increasing…

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

New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever

News Release from the Department of Public Health - April 2, 2020 Atlanta – As Governor Brian Kemp and DPH…

6 years ago

Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Extends Temporary Closure Through April

As the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat both locally and nationally, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort & Harrah’s…

6 years ago