In an effort to keep our readers, up to date with the latest number of cases confirmed in N.C., Fetch Your News will continually be updating this article with the most recent updates from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). NC Statistics As of May 3, 2021, NCDHHS reported 974,319 cases statewide, […]
Read More »Trends Continue to Stabilize as COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Opens for Some Members of Group 4
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress. Today also marks the opening of vaccine eligibility for people who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk for severe illness or who […]
Read More »Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14
Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 14th at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday evening (Spring Forward), and remember to check the batteries in your home smoke detectors. A bill for Georgia to stay in Daylight Savings Time Recently passed by House with a […]
Read More »Governor Cooper Will Extend Evictions Moratorium
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through at least January 31, 2021. “This holiday season, too many families are struggling to pay rent as the pandemic surges,” said Governor Cooper. “As the first of the month approaches and rent becomes […]
Read More »Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather
RALEIGH: Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 6 – 12 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “All North Carolinians should be prepared for inclement weather throughout the year,” Governor Cooper said. “This year has shown us just how unpredictable North Carolina’s weather can […]
Read More »Mortimer Trails Project will increase forest sustainability
On November 23, 2020, the Pisgah National Forest’s Grandfather Ranger District approved the Mortimer Trails Project. Planned in coordination with local partners, this project will increase the sustainability of the trail system and add 10 additional miles of mountain biking and hiking trails to the Wilson Creek Area in Caldwell and Avery Counties. This decision […]
Read More »North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and Enforcement
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25 and runs through Friday, December 11. “I have a stark warning for North Carolinians today: […]
Read More »Second COVID-19 Outbreak Identified at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
A second COVID-19 outbreak among staff of Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility, has been identified. The first outbreak had resolved and was closed. An outbreak in a long-term care facility is when two or more individuals test positive for COVID-19 within a 28 day period. Three staff members have tested positive. […]
Read More »Graham County continues to see high COVID-19 numbers
GRAHAM COUNTY, NC – Currently, Graham has the highest number of COVID-19 cases per 10,000 people in Western Carolina. The number is up 7 percent from the previous week at 278 cases per 10,000. The infection rate is higher than Wake County’s and behind Mecklenburg by 0.3 percent. A free COVID-19 testing facility has opened […]
Read More »Graham County Schools close buildings for three weeks
ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. – As of Tuesday, October 6, Graham County School buildings will move to a fully-remote or Plan C for three weeks. In other words, the school buildings will be closed to students, staff, and the public until October 26. Superintendent Angie Pennington Knight released the following statement, “Due to the community spread of […]
Read More »Two arrested in vehicle break-in investigation
GRAHAM COUNTY, N.C. – On June 13th, officers with Graham County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) began an investigation into a vehicle break-in at the Fontana Dam Visitor Center. During this incident, several items were taken including debit/credit cards. The investigation into this singular breaking and entering revealed at least two individuals using some of the stolen […]
Read More »Safely dispose of medications at Graham County Jail
GRAHAM COUNTY, N.C. – NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) gave a second medicine dropbox to the sheriff’s office for Graham County residents to safely dispose of medications. The box has been securely mounted near the entrance to the Graham County Jail, which is also under video surveillance to help prevent theft. The SBI partners […]
Read More »Final decision notice signed for Buck Project on Nantahala National Forest
Murphy, NC, May 22, 2020 – The U.S. Forest Service signed the final decision notice for the Buck Project on the Nantahala National Forest’s Tusquitee Ranger District in eastern Clay County. When the draft decision was released in August, 2019, three objections were received. An objections resolution meeting was held in November, 2019. The final […]
Read More »DHHS shares health guidance to re-open public schools
RALEIGH: New health guidelines released Monday represent a first step to help North Carolina K-12 public schools find a safe way to open to in-person instruction for the 2020-21 academic year, health and education leaders announced Monday. The StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit (K-12) lays out a comprehensive set of baseline health practices that public schools should follow to […]
Read More »Governor Cooper proclaims May Mental Health Month
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in North Carolina. Nationally this month is used to reduce the stigma regarding mental health and encourage individuals to seek the medical help they may need. “This pandemic has put a spotlight on the need for more attention to mental health. Taking […]
Read More »COVID-19 Numbers for Graham County
GRAHAM COUNTY, N.C. – As part of the effort to keep the county informed, Graham County Health Department (CCHD) issues detailed updates about the status of COVID-19. The following information is from the September 24th update. Confirmed cases in Graham continues to remain at 141 laboratory-verified cases and 93 tests with results pending. 2,649 residents […]
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