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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.

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.

Kanute Rarey: His journey to stay ahead of the virus

The day we found out that there was a pandemic in the world regarding the coronavirus I was standing in the Atlanta airport about to fly to Dallas, Texas. The date was Wednesday, March 11.

Governor Cooper Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order Until April 29

Raleigh Mar 27, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No.

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.

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.

Coronavirus Creates "Perfect Storm" for Scammers

The coronavirus crisis is forcing people to distance themselves from others, work remotely, and spend time indoors and online. While social distancing is a good health practice to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it may be helping scammers.

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.