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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/26 – 5/2

Arrest Reports, Police & Government May 4, 2020 , by Content Admin

Arrest report provided by the Cherokee County NC Sheriff’s Office without images. Pursuant to the state open records law, North Carolina General Statutes Public Records § 132-1, Criminal investigations, § 132-1.4, Access to Records, § 132-9, allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/19 – 4/25

Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 27, 2020 , by Content Admin

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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/12 – 4/18

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New Cherokee resident tests positive in isolation

Health, News April 15, 2020 , by Lauren Souther

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. PRESS RELEASE – One resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is currently isolated in their home in Cherokee County. This individual was tested after presenting to a local Emergency Department requesting care for a respiratory type illness and has remained isolated since being tested. The Cherokee County Health Department is performing a contact investigation in an effort to identify close contacts of this individual and perform testing, as indicated. This individual has not had contact with anyone known to be infected with COVID-19 or linked to other ongoing investigations.

Recent contact investigations related to (previously) reported cases in Cherokee County have left no clear source of infection and are an indication that community spread is occurring. According to the CDC, community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.

In an effort to slow community spread, Cherokee County Health Department is continuing to urge anyone who does not have an essential need to go out into the public to Stay at Home and limit all unnecessary contacts.

Cherokee County Health Department also emphasizes that anyone who becomes ill with a respiratory type illness to isolate until the following criteria are met:

At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), AND
At least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

It is also recommended that household and close contacts of persons with a respiratory type illness should quarantine to the extent possible for 14 days and monitor for symptoms of a respiratory illness. If household or close contacts become sick during the 14 day monitoring period, it is advised that they then isolate until the criteria for discontinuation of isolation (listed above) are met.

In addition to isolating as instructed above, if you become sick with a respiratory type illness and are in one of the following categories, please contact the Cherokee County Health Department at 828-837-7486 or your primary care provider to determine if you need to be tested:

Healthcare worker
65 years and older
Underlying health conditions such as chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; serious heart conditions; people with weakened immune systems, severe obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis, liver disease.
- First Responder
- Essential worker

Because COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, individuals should take the same measures that health care providers recommend to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses, including washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, staying home if you are sick and covering coughs and sneezes with your elbow. It is also recommended that all individuals only go into public areas for essential activities. The CDC now recommends that cloth face coverings be worn in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies).

It is important to make sure the information you are getting about COVID-19 is coming directly from reliable sources like Cherokee County Health Department, CDC, and NCDHHS. For more information, please visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus and NCDHHS’ website at www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus, which will also include future positive COVID-19 test results in North Carolina.

Cherokee County Health Department regularly updates our Facebook page with accurate and current information regarding COVID-19, we encourage the public to check our Facebook page for up-to-date information.

Symptoms for COVID-19 are fever, cough, and other lower respiratory illness (shortness of breath). If you are having a mild respiratory illness, isolate yourself from others until the criteria above is met. If your illness becomes severe requiring urgent or emergent health care, call and inform your health care provider or emergency services of your symptoms prior to arrival.
If you have questions, you may call the Health Department at 828-837-7486 during regular office hours which are Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.

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

Business April 10, 2020 , by Lauren Souther

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. – Earlier today, the Cherokee County Health Department released details about another positive COVID-19 case, who worked at Lowe’s in Murphy and asks employees to self-monitor.

A resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is currently isolated in their home in Cherokee County. This individual presented to the Cherokee County Health Department seeking evaluation for symptoms of COVID-19 and was tested. This person was informed of the need to isolate at the time of testing, however, this person had been symptomatic for close to two weeks prior to seeking care. Cherokee County Health Department is working to notify close known contacts of this individual.

Due to the individual continuing to work and be in the community prior to and after becoming symptomatic, public health officials anticipate there to be potential for additional exposure who are not easily identifiable. This individual works at Lowe’s in Murphy, NC. It is now advised that everyone self-monitor for a respiratory type illness and isolate immediately if symptoms begin. However, if you have been to the Lowe’s located in Murphy, NC any time between March 22nd and April 7th and you had contact with anyone who was less than 6 feet from you for 10 minutes or longer, it is advised that you quarantine yourself and monitor for symptoms of illness for 14 days from the date of potential exposure.

Lowe’s employees in Murphy, N.C. are asked to self-monitor for respiratory illness symptoms.

If you become sick during this time, you should isolate yourself and your household in an effort to stop the spread of this virus. Persons should remain isolated when sick until the following criteria are met:

At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), AND
At least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
If household or close contacts become sick during the 14 day monitoring period, it is advised that they then isolate until the criteria for discontinuation of isolation (listed above) are met.

If you become sick with a respiratory type illness and are in one of the following categories, please contact the Cherokee County Health Department at 828-837-7486 to speak to a provider to determine if you need to be tested:

Healthcare worker
65 years and older
Underlying health conditions such as chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; serious heart conditions; people with weakened immune systems, severe obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis, liver disease.
First Responder
Essential worker

Cherokee County Health Department is working closely with Lowe’s of Murphy, NC in order to determine dates and times this individual was working. Coworkers of this individual are being notified, assessed and tested as indicated based on risk. The infected individual has not had contact with anyone known to be infected with COVID-19. To our knowledge, no residents of Cherokee County are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

This serves as an important reminder that Staying at Home and practicing social distancing when necessary to go out into the public are the most effective interventions that we as a community can take to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

If you have questions, you may call the Health Department at 828-837-7486 during regular office hours which are Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.

Here’s more information on yesterday’s confirmed case.

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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 4/5 – 4/11

Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 13, 2020 , by Content Admin

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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/29 – 4/4

Arrest Reports, Police & Government April 6, 2020 , by Content Admin

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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/22 – 3/28

Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 30, 2020 , by Content Admin

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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/15 – 3/21

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Cherokee County Business and Restaurant operations

Community March 20, 2020 , by Jake West

Cherokee County, NC- (Updated 3/20) On March 17th at 5 p.m. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gave the order that all restaurants and bars were to be closed to sit-down services and open to curbside takeout and delivery only. Since then, many local businesses have followed suite and modified the way that they are operating on a day to day bases, in an effort to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Below is a list of businesses in and around Cherokee County and how they will be operating during this time.

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SERVICES

The Town of Murphy and The Town of Andrews have declared a State of Emergency as of Friday, March 20, 2020. Curfews have been implemented barring pedestrian traffic within the city limits from 9:00pm to 6:00 am.

Valley River Humane Society- During this time of concern please do not forget about the Animals. Valley River Humane Society Animal Shelter is still open to the public. They are very close to full capacity and have lowered some of the adoption costs hoping to place animals with new families.

John C Campbell Folk School- Suspending all classes, events, dances and concerts until April 18th. EMPTY BOWLS, our annual fundraiser for Cherokee and Clay county food banks (initially scheduled for March 21), has been postponed.

Peachtree Community Center- Grocery bingo at Peachtree Community Club canceled 3/20, 2020. Also the facility is temporarily unavailable for rental until further notice due to federal and state government recommendations.

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce- Closed to the public, available via phone

NC Works Career Center- Closed to the public, available via phone

Cherokee County Senior Games- Senior Games registration and events have been canceled until further notice.

First United Methodist Church- Worship services are online, under “Worship” on their homepage.

Shepherd of the Mountain Church- Sunday Morning livestream services at https://shepherdchurchnc.com/media and on the Shepherd Church facebook page.

Village Church- Sunday Morning livestream services on Facebook.

BUSINESSES

Cherokee Valley River Casino- Closed for 2 weeks effective March 18th.

Jim Miller State Farm- Not meeting face to face with clients at this time.

Steven Aft State Farm- Closed to Public until further notice.

Farley Insurance- Agency has decided to close all our lobbies until further notice. We are committed to servicing our policies and helping our customers in the best way possible; and in order to remain open to do this, we ask that you try phone and email contact prior to visiting our locations for the time-being.

Rumors Clothing- Open as of now

Peacock Performing Arts Center- rescheduled “Legacy Motown Review” from April 4th 2020 to November 7th 2020. Tickets already purchased for April 4th show have been switched as valid for the November 7th rescheduled date. Peacock Performing Arts Center has rescheduled “The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens” from May 2020 to May 21st- May 30th of 2021. Tickets already purchased for May of 2020 show have been switched as valid for the May 2021 rescheduled dates.

LUV N Mountain Soaps located in downtown Murphy staying open with precautions. Hours will be Friday and Saturday 10pm- 4pm.

Great Smoky Mountain RailRoad- Suspended until April 1st

Camp Happy Dog- Providing full services including day care from 8am-6pm and over night boarding.

Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital- Appointments are encouraged and limited space in the lobby is available. Curbside patient pickup available on request.

Tri-County Animal Clinic- open by appointment only. The lobby has been closed with the exception of a one owner rule accompanied by the patient. Payments can be done over the phone and Curbside medication assistance is available.

Black and White Market- open Monday through Friday 11am-4pm and on Saturdays 11am-3pm.

Ameriprise Financial Advisor Carmen Lance- Closed to walk ins and open by appointment only

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Charlie Spence- Closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Christie Standish- Closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response.

First Citizens Bank- encourages drive through services, However many of our branch lobbies remain open for business and you can also feel free to call your banker for an appointment.

Murphy Farmers Market- Cancelled until further notice

WagonMaster Ranch Fun Park- We ask that if you have a sick family member, please don’t come during this time. We are open Wednesday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Trevor Walker- Closed to walk ins and open by appointment only during the COVID-19 response.

Restaurants Offering Takeout-

Copper Door
Ronnies Bar & Grill
Graneri’s Italian Restaurant
Bojangles
So’s Good Kitchen
Zaxbys
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant
Ingles Markets
Grandpa Charlies Country Cookin
Chik-Fil-A
Dunkin Donuts
Parson Pub
Rib Country
Rods Rockin Rolls
The Bake Shop
Captain D’s
Shoebooties
McDonalds
Valley River Eatery and Brewery
Chevelles
Sals Brooklyn Pizza
Hoppy Trout
Calaboose Cellars
Julie’s Place
Arby’s
Burger Boy
Wendy’s
Taco Bell
Waffle King
Waffle House
Subway at Fatbacks & Walmart
Hardee’s
Mainstreet USA

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE COVID-19

If you think you may have contracted SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 please call your primary healthcare provider first. Your doctor will advise you as to whether you need to come in for testing. Do visit an Emergency Room if you feel that you have life threatening symptoms. It is advised to call hospitals or doctor’s offices ahead of time to let them know that you are on your way. This allows time for staff to prepare for your arrival and minimize the possibility of contact with patients in high risk categories.

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Murphy and Andrews declare state of emergency, curfew in place

Community, Health, Lifestyle March 20, 2020 , by Lauren Souther

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 open to employees or customers of open businesses who are traveling directly to the stores and back to their cars.

Additionally, the curfew order doesn’t apply to occupants in motor vehicles, just pedestrians.

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Anyone found in non-compliance with this order “shall be guilty of a Class Three Misdemeanor and subject to imprisonment of up to 20 days or a fine up to $100.00.”

Andrews Curfew

Mayor James Reid of Andrews, N.C. also issued a state of emergency and declared a curfew on pedestrians from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. It begins at 9 p.m. on March 20.

Any pedestrians found in a public area – street, highway, parking lot, or place – can be found in violation of the emergency order and could be “punish[ed with a] Class 2 Misdemeanor, subjecting the violater to up to 60 days imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine.

The curfew ends with the state of emergency expires.

N.C. declared a state of emergency on March 10, 2020, and on March 17, Gov. Roy Cooper restricted the sale of food and beverages to carry out, drive-thru, and delivery only.

On March 18, Cherokee County, N.C. Health Department confirmed that an individual tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating in the area.

The individual did attend a contra dance at John C. Campbell Folk School on March 10 and the health department asks anyone who also attended and is showing COVID-19 symptoms to call 837-7486.

Statement from Cherokee County N.C. Board of Commissioners

“During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, better known as the Novel Coronavirus, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners wants to reassure the public that it is committed to the health, welfare and safety of its citizens and visitors. Cherokee County Commissioners have been actively working closely with county administration and public health, the county attorney, public safety personnel and key community partners in an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to, and transmission of, COVID-19. Our staff has been meeting weekly to discuss what measures have been taken, are being taken, and need to be taken by various county departments and organizations, so that we can continue providing essential community services and programs. Daily meetings are occurring to stay abreast of the changes taking place at the state and federal level, and are participating in webinars and conference calls on a daily basis. We are all working toward the ultimate goal of protecting our citizens and visitors.”

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Murphy Electric Power Board issues statement

Community, Murphy NC March 16, 2020 , by James Wolfe

The Murphy Electric Power Board issued a statement Monday, March 16, concerning changes in the way the company functions in light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.

“In response to the Coronavirus pandemic Murphy Power Board is taking proactive steps to be sure we are prepared for the local challenges and impacts to our community that may come,” the statement reads. “For that purpose, we must change the way we function temporarily. We will continue to respond to service calls. New electric services will continue to be installed. Outage calls will continue to be taken 24/7 and employees will work to repair lines and restore electric service.”

The statement goes on, “The most notable chance involves the face to face business we do with our customers. The office will temporarily suspend face to face transactions but will be available by telephone to assist you. Payments and business mail normally passed through the window in the office to person can be left in the weekend drop box located at the front entrance or mailed.”

“Please do not leave cash in the outside drop box. Use a money order, check or other method available to you. Recognizing that this event may cause financial hardships we will be working with those impactive to help ease the burden and to provide extra time for recovery. Late payment fees will be waived and disconnections for non-payment/cutoff are currently suspended until May,” the statement concludes.

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Murphy/Andrews city halls closed to the public

Community, Murphy NC March 16, 2020 , by James Wolfe

As of today, Monday, March 16, city hall in both the towns of Murphy and Andrews will be closed to public access due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, according to a press release issued by both cities.

The closure is “in an effort to protect our staff and customers,” according to the statements.

“This is a precautionary measure aimed to protect the community. Please use traditional mail or the utility drop box at city hall for water and sewer payments. Customer can call city hall for inquiries about their bill(s),” the statements read.

For the Town of Murphy, customers are asked to “(p)lease call 828-837-2510, ext 1,” while Andrews customers are asked to call “828-321-5111, ext 1, for questions about your bill(s) and/or avoiding late penalties,” the statements read. Both statements say that the cities “will work with customers to ensure late fees are not imposed as a result of this change.”

The closure of the two city halls will not effect other town services.

“Town administration will continue to keep normal operating hours, and all town services … will continue to be provided to the public as we work with state and local health officials during this time,” the statements continue. “The town is encouraging everyone to call town administration, police, fire, and public works in lieu of face to face visits for all non-emergency questions/concerns during this time as well.”

Additionally, the statements say, “We want to remind folks not to put paper towels or disposable wipes in toilets if they were unable to get toilet paper. It seems silly, but if several customers do that in a short period of time, we will have sewer issues.”

Also closing is the Town of Murphy’s public library, according to a statement from Mayor Rick Ramsey issued Sunday, March 15.

“To be as cautious as possible, and in order to protect our staff and the community, the Town of Murphy will close our library until further notice,” Ramsey said in the statement.

The statement goes on, “As the most visited library in the Nantahala Region, which serves many patrons in the demographic identified by public health officials as high risk, we must act proactively.”

Ramsey stated the Town is “working with Nantahala Regional partners to implement drive-by services during this period of closure.”

The statement concludes, “We want to emphasize that the closure is for precautionary reasons only, in order to protect our staff and patrons.”

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Cherokee NC County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 3/8 – 3/14

Arrest Reports, Police & Government March 17, 2020 , by Content Admin

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Lady Bulldogs punch ticket to state title game

Murphy Basketball, Sports, TeamFYNSports March 9, 2020 , by Jake West

The Murphy Lady Bulldogs are headed to the NCHSAA Class 1-A state title game after a narrow, 63-62, win against Mitchell in the Western Regional Championship game Saturday, March 7, in Hickory. With the win, the top-seeded Lady Bulldogs (30-0) will face off with third-seeded Weldon (27-1) for the championship Saturday, March 14, at Reynolds Coliseum at North Carolina State University. Tip-off for the game is slated for 12:05 p.m.

Senior Sydni Addison takes a jump shot for the Lady Bulldogs.

Despite a 40-27 lead at halftime, and pretty much dominating the whole first half of basketball, Murphy allowed Mitchell to claw their way back into the game in the third. Heading into the fourth, Mitchell cut the Bulldogs lead to 52-41.

Thanks to some very stingy defense, they were able to force three turnovers in the final 25 seconds and put senior Hannah McMahan at the line with .02 seconds left in the game, down 63-61. McMahan was able to nail the first free throw, but with the pressure mounting she missed the second and Murphy escaped with the win.

Murphy showed some signs of panic late in the Regional final game, but thanks to leaders like senior Sydni Addison they were able to compose themselves enough to walk away with another mark in the win column.

Addison finished the game leading her team with 23 points. Torin Rogers was also a vocal leader during the game and filled up the stat sheet to back it up, dropping 16 points, six rebounds, and three blocks.