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Dr. Mandy Cohen, NC State Health Secretary reviews the key indicators

Dr. Mandy Cohen, NC State Health Secretary reviews the key indicators

Phase 2 of reopening begins Friday

Following much anticipation, NC Gov. Roy Cooper announced in a press conference on Wednesday afternoon that he would allow the state to move forward with Phase 2 of reopening on Friday, May 22 following statewide closures due to the coronavirus.
Cooper discusses Phase 2 on Monday

Cooper discusses Phase 2 on Monday

It’s unclear if Phase 2 will start in NC this weekend

By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service   During a May 18 news conference, Gov. Roy Cooper did not provide definitive answers about whether North Carolina would enter Phase Two of his reopening plan this weekend.

A Rural NC discussion on broadband

The North Carolina Rural Center hosted the first of a series of virtual panels on Thursday, May 7 with the first topic covering broadband. Access to high-speed internet has been an existing need for many rural areas in North Carolina, including much of Swain County.

State enters into Phase 1

On Tuesday evening, May 5, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued executive order 138, initiating Phase 1 of easing restrictions on travel, business and mass gatherings.
Clapsaddle's novel is titled "Even As We Breath."

Clapsaddle's novel is titled "Even As We Breath."

Annette Clapsaddle’s debut novel to be published this fall

Swain County High School English and Cherokee Studies teacher Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle’s debut novel, “Even As We Breathe” will be released by Fireside Industries with the University Press of Kentucky in early fall 2020.

Governor issues statewide order for people to stay home

This morning, Swain County residents were trying to absorb the fact the county commissioners issued a stay at home order. This afternoon, that message was strengthened when Governor Roy Cooper, during the briefing from the NC Emergency Management Team, issued the same order for the entire state.