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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 โ 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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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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Coronavirus/COVID-19
Thursday August 12, 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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Minor rockslide closes section of 321 on Thursday morning
A section of Highway 321 just below the Watauga/Caldwell line was closed for a time on Thursday morning. The southbound…
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