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NPS Announces Passing of Former NPS Director Gary Everhardt
WASHINGTON – Former National Park Service Director Gary Everhardt passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 following a battle with COVID-19 and just…
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Town of Boone regarding the pending demolition of the Turner House property
*Below is a press release from the Town of Boone regarding the pending demolition of the Turner Law Office building.…
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Tony Rice, bluegrass music icon passes on Christmas Day
An icon in the bluegrass music industry, David Anthony “Tony” Rice, passed on Christmas Day. Rice, a once frequent performer…
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Bristol, Tennessee dentist dies after skiing accident on Beech Mountain
A skiing accident at a local ski resort claimed the life of a Tennessee man. The accident, on Wednesday, December…
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Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 cases data updates to resume on December 29
Daily App State updates will be paused from December 24 to January 1. Daily data for that time period will…
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Crime Stoppers Seeking Absconder – Lillian Morsette
High Country Crime Stoppers and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Watauga County Probation and Parole are requesting…
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The first COVID-19 vaccines administered at Watauga Medical Center
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’s first COVID-19 vaccines were administered on Tuesday, December 22 at Watauga Medical Center. Occupational health nurse,…
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Wednesday December 23 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
NOTE – With Appalachian State students on break the county data has been moved to the top of this update.…
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Heavy rain, high winds and winter weather on tap for the Christmas holiday
UPDATE – a Winter Storm Warning has been issued starting at 4pm Thursday. More information at this link. A mix…
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Boone Police deliver blankets & care packages to local retirement and assisted living facilities
The Boone Police Department delivered holiday cheer today to local retirement and assisted living facilities. Officers from the department delivered…
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