RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid,…
Read More »Friday, June 10, 2022 At a reception in Raleigh on Wednesday, we thanked representatives from the General Assembly and Governor…
Read More »On May 19, 2022, the CDC announced that children ages 5-11 years old are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster.…
Read More »Friday, May 13, 2022 This week, App State’s transition into summer has begun. While campus feels quieter with many of…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, April 22, 2022 In celebration of Earth Day, this morning the mini-Mountaineers at the App State Academy at Middle…
Read More »Friday, April 8, 2022 This year’s iBackAPP event was a tremendous success! We raised nearly $1.3 million for 185 programs,…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »As we have learned more about COVID-19 over the past two years and now have more tools available to prevent…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, March 18, 2022 Students and faculty returned from Spring Break to an even more beautified campus, thanks to our…
Read More »Gov. Cooper, joined by the Secretaries of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce, discuss…
Read More »North Carolina’s economy fully returned to the employment level it enjoyed before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into an…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Since October 18, 2021, staff from the Air Force National Guard, National Guard and Army have been on-site at AppHealthCare…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, March 4, 2022 On Wednesday, students enjoyed warmer weather, outdoor activities and s’mores around the campfire on Sanford Mall…
Read More »Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This…
Read More »More changes will occur this week regarding masks-wearing, or rather the not wearing of masks in schools and on buses.…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, February 25, 2022 As I announced last week, my COVID Council and I have been reviewing the recommendations, guidance…
Read More »The Boone Town Council voted on February 23 to end the requirement of masks in indoor settings effective March 7.…
Read More »The Watauga County Board of Education voted, on Tuesday afternoon, 5-0 to make the wearing of mask optional beginning February…
Read More »The Boone Town Council will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6 pm. The purpose of…
Read More »Friday, February 18, 2022 Yesterday, Gov. Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley announced…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »The Watauga County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at 4:00PM. The location…
Read More »Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on…
Read More »Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina. Sign up to…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, February 11, 2022 This week has brought exciting updates about the progress of our institution and our plans for…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, January 28, 2022 While we are barely a month into the new year, the App State campus community already…
Read More »AppHealthCare has announced COVID-19 testing changes for Watauga. Beginning Friday, January 28th, prior registration for testing will be needed for…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on inclement weather. Sign up to stay up-to-date with the WataugaOnline.com…
Read More »Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on inclement weather. Sign up to stay up-to-date with the WataugaOnline.com…
Read More »Governor Cooper and Emergency Management officials shared an update on inclement weather. Sign up to stay up-to-date with the WataugaOnline.com…
Read More »Friday, January 14, 2022 This week has proven to be a busy and exciting start to the semester! With the…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »[Boone, NC] – We are currently experiencing very high community transmission and a large increase in COVID-19 cases due to…
Read More »Watauga Medical Center is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 patients, according to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. The snapshot below…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Friday, January 7, 2022 As students, faculty and staff return to campus, we welcome those moving into residence halls today,…
Read More »Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Watauga County Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Elliott has sent out updated information from the state about COVID safety procedures in…
Read More »Raleigh Dec 30, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported on its COVID-19 dashboard today the…
Read More »[Boone, NC] – The journey we have all been on since COVID-19 entered our lives almost two years ago has…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »We recap the midway point of the 2021-2022 school year and look ahead to next year with Dr. Scott Elliott,…
Read More »Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
Read More »A student at UNC Charlotte has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to multiple media reports coming out…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Friday, December 10, 2021 Today is our Fall 2021 Commencement! We are celebrating the successes of nearly 1,700 graduates at…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, December 3, 2021 With final exams underway and Fall 2021 Commencement on the horizon next Friday, I reported on…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Wednesday, November 24, 2021 With the last day of classes less than a week away and Fall Commencement on the…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Friday, November 19, 2021 As a proud member of the UNC System, App State applauded the inauguration of President Peter…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, November 12, 2021 Yesterday our campus community gathered at our Veterans Memorial for our annual observation of Veterans Day.…
Read More »Friday, November 5, 2021 Yesterday, the first snow of the season dusted our campus landscape. While short-lived, it energized campus…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Friday, October 29, 2021 It’s been a busy week on campus, and excitement is high as we are together in…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Sign up to stay up-to-date with…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Friday, October 22, 2021 On Wednesday, we welcomed members of the UNC System Board of Governors, System staff and Presidential…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, October 15, 2021 Our students and many of our faculty returned from Fall Break, signaling we are midway through…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its vaccine data dashboard to provide more statewide demographic…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
Read More »Friday, October 8, 2021 This afternoon, our faculty and staff will gather for the annual Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting,…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
Read More »Update Tuesday, August 24, 2021 – App State resumed reporting COVID-19 data on Monday, August 23, WataugaOnline has also now…
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