- A total of 25 Cherokee and Clay county seniors who participated and qualified in the Senior Games and SilverArts competitions this spring are registered and ready to go to and show their abilities and talents in the N.C. State Finals this fall. Nearly 3,000 participants from around the state will gather in Raleigh and other venues to take part in sports, games and SilverArts showcase competitions. Not pictured are Greg Hansen (Short Story), Daryl Jones (Badminton), Cathy Mozley (Pastels), Carol Post (5K Pow