Closure extended by six weeks

Another executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday continues to make the future of the 2019-20 school year look bleak. Cooper announced several new business closures as part of Executive Order No. 120, but also extended the closure of all schools in the state through Friday, May 15.

Sorry folks; Graham County is closed

A new set of ordinances put in place hopes to keep the coronavirus pandemic from affecting any Graham County residents.

New Community Info Line Set to Open

Cherokee County Health Department — in conjunction with Clay County Health Department, Graham Country Health Department and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital — has opened a Coronavirus Community Information line.

Big inning dooms Knights

Bryson City – Entering the fifth inning of the final Robbinsville sporting event for the foreseeable future, things were knotted at 0-0. The Black Knights broke the deadline in the top of the frame and seemed poised to take command as the game entered the bottom of the fifth.

Governor urges stronger measures to combat coronavirus

By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh – North Carolina’s General Assembly has no plans to hold a special session to address coronavirus, but while Gov.

Timing is critical for special election in the 11th Congressional District

By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh – In politics, timing really is everything. That’s the key takeaway for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District this election season, says Chris Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University. In December, Rep.

Governor says N.C. will see ‘many more’ coronavirus cases

By Kari Travis Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh – The fight against coronavirus will be a long haul, Gov. Roy Cooper and health officials said after declaring a state of emergency Tuesday. Five new cases of the novel virus were identified Monday in Wake County.

Democratic lawmakers, Senate leader trade barbs on state budget

By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service Raleigh – Teachers and retirees are suffering without a budget in place, two freshman Democratic lawmakers said during a March 10 news conference.

Bean Sidhe to perform in Bryson City

From staff reports The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre – located at 134 Main Street in Bryson City – will be presenting its 12th annual Celtic Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday.   Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. Bean Sidhe will be performing again this year.