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Governor Cooper Signs Order to Tighten Social Distancing Measures, Strengthen Long-Term Care Rules and Streamline Unemployment Benefits Process

Governor Roy Cooper took action to the address the spread of COVID-19 by issuing stronger social distancing requirements and speeding up the process to get benefits to people out of work through Executive Order No. 131. Three key areas are addressed in Executive Order 131.

Local joins mask-making effort

With the shortage of medical supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many around the country are doing what they can to help keep the supply chain going. Social media has helped spread the effort to Jennifer Carter here in Clay County, who joined the cause.

Governor Cooper Provides Emergency Flexibility to Expand Hospital Beds, Equipment and Personnel during the Pandemic

Executive Order No. 130 Also Waives Rules to make Child Care and Workers Available Raleigh Apr 8, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper took action to provide more access to health care beds and get more medical workers to respond to the rising demand due the COVID-19 pandemic. He signed Executive Order No.

FEMA Approves North Carolina Request to Stand Up Shelters That Follow Social Distance Guidelines

On Wednesday, April 8, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has received approval from FEMA to provide housing alternatives, such as hotels, motels, and dormitories, for North Carolinians with unstable housing who may need to quarantine in response to or are at high-risk for severe...

North Carolina COVID-19 Modeling Shows Social Distancing Necessary to Slow the Spread and Preserve Hospital Capacity to Save Lives

A collection of North Carolina experts Monday released a composite modeling forecast looking at how COVID-19 could affect North Carolina in the coming months.

Debbie Mauney named County Manager

At Thursday’s Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board voted unanimously to remove the interim title from Debbie Mauney, officially making her Clay County Manager. Commissioners received 14 applications and interviewed 4 quality candidates in addition to Ms. Mauney.

Scam Alert

A scammer has been calling local residents stating they are with Moore Insurance and are asking for personal information.  This is an attempt to steal your identity or bank account information.  Do not give them any personal information or make a payment to them.

Opportunity to share your church's info

 

BRMEMC Lobby and Drive Thru Remains Closed Through April 30

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Blue Ridge Mountain EMC will continue to keep its lobby and drive thru closed through Thursday, April 30. This is in response to federal recommendations and guidelines for social distancing, and discontinuance of non-essential services.

TVA Expands Recreation Closures During Evolving COVID-19 Response

In response to enhanced public health guidance from federal and state authorities, the Tennessee Valley Authority is closing additional public recreation areas to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The closures will begin on Friday morning, April 3, and will continue indefinitely.