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Saturday March 6, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of March 1-5, 2021
Friday, March 5, 2021 As we approach the halfway mark in the Spring semester, we are encouraged by statewide and…
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Friday March 5, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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NCDHHS Expands Access to COVID-19 Rapid Testing in K-12 Schools
Raleigh Mar 4, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will be expanding access to COVID-19 rapid…
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COVID-19 Cases Declining Rapidly in North Carolina Long-Term Care Settings
Many Facilities Can Resume Visitation Raleigh Mar 4, 2021 New COVID-19 cases in North Carolina long-term care facilities have declined…
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Watauga & Ashe among 34 communities to get Coronavirus Grants
Watauga County and Ashe County are among 34 communities that will receive aid for COVID-19 response. The total for all…
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Avery High Football Team quarantined through March 16
The Avery County School system has announced that the Avery High Football Team is quarantined until March 16th due to…
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Thursday March 4, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Governor Cooper Receives a COVID-19 Vaccine
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at WakeMed Raleigh Campus. “As we enter…
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Wednesday March 3, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Important App State COVID-19 vaccine update from Dr. Sheri Everts
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Today, Gov. Cooper announced North Carolina is moving fully into Group 3 of the State’s vaccine priority…
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Dolly Parton gets “a dose of her own medicine”with COVID-19 vaccine
Legendary entertainer Dolly Parton shared via social media that she took her first COVID-19 vaccine today. “Dolly gets a dose…
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Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccination Beginning March 3
Group 4 vaccinations to begin March 24 for people who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk or who live in certain congregate settings RALEIGH: Today,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday March 2, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force to share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North…
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Tuesday March 2, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Monday March 1, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Sunday February 28, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 26, 2021
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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Saturday February 27, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of Feb 22-26, 2021
Friday, February 26, 2021 We had a taste of spring on campus this week, and the positive energy on campus…
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Watauga Community Recreation Center to open to the public April 26
Watauga County Parks and Recreation has announced that the Watauga Community Recreation Center will open on Monday, April 26, 2021.…
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Friday February 26, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Thursday February 25, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Watauga County Schools staff receive their first COVID-19 vaccine
Employees of the Watauga County Schools system received their first COVID-19 vaccine today. More than 600 employees, which represents around…
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Governor Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize
Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in the right direction RALEIGH: As North…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday February 24, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force to share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North…
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Wednesday February 24, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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NCDHHS Updates County Alert System, Shows Progress
Raleigh, NC Feb 22, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated the COVID-19 County Alert…
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Tuesday February 23, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Watauga Board of Education votes for Pre-K to 5th grade return to in-person learning four days a week
The Watauga Board of Education voted today for Pre-K to 2nd grade to go back to schools four days a…
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Monday February 22, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Watauga County Board of Education meets Monday Feb 22 to discuss COVID-19 metrics and school operations
The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a work session at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 22 to discuss…
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Sunday February 21, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 19, 2021
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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Saturday February 20, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of Feb 15-19, 2021
Friday, February 19, 2021 At yesterday’s UNC System Board of Governors Meeting, President Peter Hans lauded the focus and hard…
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Watauga County Schools employees to receive first COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday Feb 24
The Watauga County School system announced on Friday that all WCS employees will be able to get the first Moderna…
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Friday February 19, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Governor Cooper Outlines Updates on Winter Storm and State COVID-19 Response
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry outlined impacts and response to today’s winter storm, including…
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Thursday February 18, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday February 18, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper, members of the Coronavirus Task Force and NC Emergency Management share an update on COVID-19 and inclement weather.…
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Wednesday February 17, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Tuesday February 16, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Monday February 15, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Sunday February 14, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 12, 2021
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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Saturday February 13, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of Feb 8-12, 2021
Friday, February 12, 2021 As we complete our fourth week of classes, we are encouraged by national and statewide trends,…
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Friday February 12, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Thursday February 11, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Gov. Cooper Outlines Timeline on Group 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
Educators, school personnel and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 24North Carolina has administered more…
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Wednesday February 10, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday February 10, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force to share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North…
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Tuesday February 9, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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North Carolina Continues its Commitment to Equitably Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D.,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday February 9, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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Over 1100 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given out at second mass event
The second COVID-19 mass vaccine event was held this past Saturday in Watauga County. 1,165 second doses were given out…
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Monday February 8, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Sunday February 7, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 5, 2021
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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Saturday February 6, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of Feb 1-5, 2021
Friday, February 5, 2021 Snow in the High Country bookended our third week of classes — and was a beautiful…
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County Demographic Data for Vaccines Administered Now Available on North Carolina Vaccine Data Dashboard
Raleigh Feb 5, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has added new county demographic data for…
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Friday February 5, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Strong, Resilient, Ready: Governor Cooper Proposes Emergency Budget Supplement to Turn Corner on COVID-19 and Invest in a Stronger Future for NC
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today outlined a plan for allocating federal COVID-19 relief funds for immediate needs and investing state…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday February 4, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper along with DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and State Budget Director Charlie Perusse share an update on the…
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Thursday February 4, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Students return to App State’s residence halls for spring 2021
BOONE, N.C. — The first group of Appalachian State University students who live in campus residence halls blew into town…
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Wednesday February 3, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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App State Men’s basketball program pauses activites due to COVID-19 exposure
The App State men's basketball has paused all team activities following confirmed COVID-19 exposure among players and personnel within the…
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Governor Cooper, State Education Leaders Say it’s Time for In-Person Instruction in K-12 Schools Statewide
Research continues to show mitigation measures allow safe in-person learning, low transmission among students and teachers RALEIGH – Top state…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday February 2, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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Tuesday February 2, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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North Carolina Administers More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Raleigh Feb 1, 2021 North Carolina surpassed the 1 million mark of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across the state last…
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FEMA Obligates $103 Million to North Carolina for COVID-19 Vaccination Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated $103 million to the State of North Carolina for costs for the COVID-19…
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Monday February 1, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Sunday January 31, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for the first half of January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by…
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Saturday January 30, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of Jan. 25–29, 2021
Friday, January 29, 2021 Our campus is full of activity — with students moving into residence halls and faculty and…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – January 29, 2021
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Appalachian State resumes face-to-face instruction on Monday
Some students attending in person instruction at Appalachian State began returning to Boone and campus this week. Students with residence…
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WHS to hold virtual parent nights for rising 9th graders
PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS: Watauga High School will be hosting VIRTUAL Q&A parent sessions about high school registration. Prior to…
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North Carolina State Parks Report Record 19.8 Million Visitors in 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina state parks experienced a record number of visitors in 2020. State parks and recreation areas welcomed…
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North Carolina Ranks 6th in the Nation for Total Doses of Vaccine Administered
Raleigh Jan 29, 2021 On January 27, North Carolina reported administering 99% of its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and…
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Friday January 29, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Thursday January 28, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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NCDHHS Adds New Data to Vaccine Dashboard
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its vaccine data dashboard to provide information about vaccine…
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North Carolina Extends Modified Stay At Home Order as Numbers Begin to Stabilize in an Effort to Continue to Slow the Spread
Executive orders for “to-go” or delivery sales of mixed beverages and evictions moratorium also extended RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper…
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Watauga County Schools Surveys Parent Interest for New Virtual Academy
BOONE — Watauga County Schools has launched a survey to gauge community interest in participation in an online virtual public…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday January 27, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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Wednesday January 27, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Tuesday January 26, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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NCDHHS Launches “Find My Vaccine Group” to Help North Carolinians Know When They Have a Spot to Take Their Shot
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched a new online tool to help North Carolinians know when…
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NCDHHS Reports First Identified Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant in NC
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first identification in a North Carolina resident of…
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NCDHHS Releases COVID-19 Community Readiness Toolkit to Help Manage Mental Health Needs During Pandemic
Raleigh Jan 25, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released the COVID-19 Community Readiness toolkit to…
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Monday January 25, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Sunday January 24, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Watauga County Clerk of Court’s office returns to normal operations
The Watauga County Clerk of Court's office will be returning to normal operations on Monday, January 25, 2021. The office…
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Saturday January 23, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for December 2020 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – January 22, 2021
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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