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County rapidly nearing 1,000-case mark

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 9, 2021
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to rapidly spread through Graham County. Last week, the Graham County Department of Public Health confirmed 77 new cases between Aug. 30 and Sept. 3. Two additional deaths were confirmed Aug. 31 and Sept.

Brown, Wachacha retain tribal council seats

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Snowbird – The Snowbird/Cherokee County delegation on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council will remain the same for another term, following the tribal election held Thursday, Sept. 2.  Each of the six communities elects two representatives to the council.
The 2020 census revealed that Graham was the only county in “Region A” to see a population decrease over the last decade.

The 2020 census revealed that Graham was the only county in “Region A” to see a population decrease over the last decade.

Population loss concerning

Charlie Benton
Thursday, September 9, 2021
With 2020 Census results coming in, the main takeaway for Graham County so far is a substantial population loss.  According to the numbers released in August, the county lost 9.4 percent of its population between April 1, 2010 and April 1, 2020.

Senator assists in facilitating test site

Charlie Benton
Thursday, August 19, 2021
A regional medical center is receiving some help in its hour of need, thanks to an area politician.  State Sen. Kevin Corbin, R-Macon, has been able to facilitate a testing tent and extra staff for Erlanger Western Carolina in Murphy.

Largest single-week surge hits Graham

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 19, 2021
As the Delta variant continues to throw an added wrinkle into the 18-month battle against COVID-19, Graham County has not been immune from the surge. The data released Monday from the county’s health department reported 788 positive cases, marking an increase of 43 since Monday, Aug. 9.