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ARHS: tent “only a precaution and no cause for alarm.”
There’s been a lot of social media buzz about a recently installed tent at Watauga Medical Center. According to a…
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Watauga County School facilities closed to the public
Watauga County Schools (WCS) has announced that all WCS facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. That…
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Watauga County buildings closed to public starting Monday March 23
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020 – Watauga County buildings will be closed to the public. All county departments and operations…
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Appalachian State’s “virtual Commencement” to be held in May, new normal starting Monday
Appalachian State announced on Friday that due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the university will now hold a virtual Commencement in…
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Governor Cooper Pushes for Key Federal Changes to Make Food, Healthcare More Accessible
March 20, 2020 – Governor Roy Cooper has written to President Donald J. Trump to ask for key waivers that…
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Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Fort Bragg Soldiers
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning…
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Tweetsie Railroad postponing Opening Day
Tweetsie Railroad on Friday announced they will delay their 2020 opening day. “Tweetsie Railroad is postponing its park opening date…
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Lottery takes steps for safety during coronavirus outbreak
The N.C. Education Lottery is taking some steps to help ensure player and staff safety during the coronavirus outbreak, encouraging…
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Watauga County Schools to add two more meal distribution sites
Watauga County Schools have announced that two additional meal distribution sites will open on Monday. Valle Crucis School and Watauga…
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Governor Cooper confirms first case of community spread COVID-19 in Wilson County
The first confirmed case of community spread COVID-19 was announced by North Carolina Roy Cooper in a Thursday afternoon press…
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