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FBI Warns of Emerging Health Care Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about several emerging health care fraud schemes related to the COVID-19…
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Watauga County residents encouraged to keep an eye out for emerald ash borer
RALEIGH – Last summer, emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Watauga County for the first time. Residents should be…
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders New Extension of Court System Deadlines Until June 1, 2020
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today further extending filing and other court-related deadlines. The order states that documents due…
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USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can…
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Chronic Wasting Disease Not Detected in NC Deer Herd
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 13, 2020) — Some welcome news for deer hunters after biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission…
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Burn ban lifted for 32 Western North Carolina counties as conditions improve
RALEIGH – Effective at noon Monday, April 13, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning…
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Monday April 13th Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Testing Data
Below are the numbers of COVID-19 tests as of today, Monday, April 13th. Information provided by AppHealthCare. COVID-19 Positive Case…
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Flooding Leads to Evacuations in Boone on Monday morning
Sustained heavy rains late Sunday night and through the overnight, lead local emergency officials to begin evacuation measures in some…
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Storm Power Outage Information – Monday April 13, 2020
High winds and continues stormy conditions Sunday night and through the overnight lead to a number of power outages. As…
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Pandemic Prompts Department of Public Safety to Transition Some Offenders to Supervision in the Community
RALEIGH – In response to the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety today announced…
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