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The NCDOR Opens 2022 Tax Season, Individual Income Tax Returns Accepted Beginning Tuesday, March 1
Effective March 1, the N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially opened the 2022 tax season and began accepting and downloading…
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Uninterrupted – Florence Boyd Home & Asutsi Trailhead Protected!
Protecting the Florence Boyd Home / Asutsi Trailhead Property in Watauga County was a final wish of a generous family.…
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Three New York men facing local charges related to stolen credit card information
Boone, NC – On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Boone Police officers were called to the Verizon store located at 1586…
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Vilas man arrested in Ashe County on charges dating back to 2015
Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 58-year-old Robert Gray Eggers of Vilas, NC. Detectives with the…
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State Board to Randomly Determine Ballot Order for 2022 Elections
Raleigh, N.C. Feb 28, 2022 State Board of Elections staff will hold a random drawing at 2 p.m. Friday, March…
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Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Sanctions in Response to Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders State Agencies to Review Contracts and Terminate Agreements with Russian Entities
Executive Order No. 251 Covers All State Agencies and Departments Over Which the Governor Has Executive Authority, Including the North…
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Masks no longer required on school buses, Watauga Schools go masks optional starting Monday
More changes will occur this week regarding masks-wearing, or rather the not wearing of masks in schools and on buses.…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday February 26, 2022
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA200 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009-012-013-015>017-032-271900-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-200 PM EST Sat Feb 26…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 25, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, February 25, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022 As I announced last week, my COVID Council and I have been reviewing the recommendations, guidance…
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