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Harrah's Cherokee Casinos Extends Temporary Closure

Based on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort & Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River) have extended their temporary closure period for an additional two weeks.

National Forests in North Carolina temporarily shutting down all recreation facilities

Asheville, NC, March 27, 2020 - To protect public health and safety and align with guidance from State of North Carolina health officials and experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recreation facilities at recreation sites on the National Forests in North Carolina (NFs in...

We should be uplifting one another during this crisis

As the coronavirus spreads, it seems to monopolize every screen and most news. While it is a serious thing, perhaps it is time to spread some lighter, more uplifting news. Part time Clay County resident Mary Walsh shared the sentiments of several people.

Major drug traffickers sentenced

A U.S. District judge sentenced two Clay County men to a combined 32 years in prison because of their involvement in trafficking “significant quantities” of methamphetamine, among other crimes.

Coronavirus spreads to Cherokee County

Five people in Cherokee County have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday and much of the community is on edge after the first case attended a contra dance and infected at least one person at John C. Camp- bell Folk School before showing signs of illness.

County declared State of Emergency

On Tuesday Clay County was declared a Local State of Emergency, but the declaration brings no new mandates and appears to be a tool to help our county recoup costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Food Pantry Update

The Clay County Food Pantry is beginning to experience a food shortage, while more people are being served each week.

Second Primary Rescheduled to June 23 Amid COVID-19 Threat

Raleigh, N.C. – Exercising her emergency powers on Friday, State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell rescheduled the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District to Tuesday, June 23.

Cherokee County father accused of killing infant son

A local father was arrested last week and charged with murdering his child. Morgan Jemar Kimble, 28, is accused of killing his 2-month-old son, Zaiden Maliek Kimble. Court records show the incident happened in Cool Springs between March 6-8.

Residents adapting to ‘new norm’

Clay County residents appear to be heeding warnings and mandates coming down from the federal and state levels. In addition to multiple cancellations, restaurants have been ordered to close their dining area and remain open for carry-out and deliveries only.