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Section of 184/Tynecastle Hwy in Banner Elk down to one lane, could be closed later
UPDATE Tuesday August 24 – Be advised that 184 just below Food Lion is going to be closed each day…
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National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes in Wilkes County on Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed two tornadoes in Wilkes County that occurred on Tuesday. In their reports today,…
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Watauga High on lockdown, no indication that students are in danger
UPDATE 6:19pm with statement from Boone Police Boone, NC – On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at approximately 3:20 PM, The…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday August 18, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19 and an update on the flooding…
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Wild Tuesday starts with an earthquake, ends with Tornado & Flood Warnings
A wild and eventful Tuesday brought just about everything to the High County and the region. The events began with…
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Coronavirus/COVID-19
Monday August 16, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Monday, August 9, 2021 – Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, WataugaOnline has resumed publishing the daily data.…
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Heavy rainfall possible all week, flooding a concern
*Take note – Rainfall amounts and timing could vary due to changing conditions. WataugaOnline.com will be updating as new information…
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Friday August 13, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Update Monday, August 9, 2021 – Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, WataugaOnline has resumed publishing the daily data.…
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Seven struck by lightning at Grandfather Mountain
Update Friday 6:55pm – According to officials at Grandfather Mountain, four people suffered injuries but all seven were able to…
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Back to School 2021 Interview with Dr. Scott Elliott
Dr. Scott Elliott, Superintendent of Watauga County Schools, and Kenneth Reece of WataugaOnline talk about the start of the 2021-22…
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