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FAA Statement on Wearing Masks in Airports and On Planes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) remind the traveling public that…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of May 10-14, 2021
Friday, May 14, 2021 App State’s Spring 2021 Commencement was momentous, with more than 3,600 graduates honored during 13 in-person…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – May 14, 2021
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Watauga County Schools to hold school-based vaccine clinics
In light of the recent CDC approval of the Pfizer vaccine for anyone ages 12 and older, Watauga County Schools…
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Friday May 14, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
Due to the change in CDC guidance and the lifting of mask mandates by NC Governor Roy Cooper, WataugaOnline.com will…
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Following New CDC Guidance on Face Coverings, Governor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions
State to lift gathering limits, social distancing requirements in all settings and indoor mask mandate for most settings RALEIGH: Today,…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Friday May 14, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force to announce changes to COVID-19 executive orders today at 1:30pm. Broadcast…
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FDA and CDC Authorize Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Age 12 and Older
Based on a review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials in the United States and the expanded emergency…
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CDC New Guidance: When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated
The Center for Disease Control today (Thursday May 13, 2021) released new guidance for those that have been fully vaccinated…
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Thursday May 13, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for April 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Wednesday May 12, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for April 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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DMV Resumes Regular Road Tests for Drivers 15-17 Years Old
ROCKY MOUNT – With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is resuming regular road…
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N.C. Households Can Get Help With Monthly Internet Bills From Federal Program
Governor Urges N.C. Families to Sign Up Starting May 12 for Discounts on Internet, Computers RALEIGH: North Carolinians can get…
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Tuesday May 11, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for April 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Monday May 10, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for April 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of May 3-7, 2021
Friday, May 7, 2021 Today we were thrilled to honor the Class of 2021 during our first of 13 in-person…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – May 7, 2021
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Friday May 7, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
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Thursday May 6, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
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Wednesday May 5, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
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Tuesday May 4, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
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Monday May 3, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – April 30, 2021
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Friday April 30, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
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Thursday April 29, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Wednesday April 28, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order to Relax State’s Outdoor Mask Mandate and Ease Mass Gathering Limits
State continues to strive to get two thirds of adults at least partially vaccinated RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper and…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday April 28, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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CDC Updated COVID guidance – Apri 27, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today (Tuesday A[ril 27, 2021) announced new COVID-19 guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.…
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Tuesday April 27, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Governor Cooper to Give State of the State Address Tonight at 7PM
Governor Cooper will give his 2021 State of the State Address tonight. The live broadcast will begin at 7:01:30 PM,…
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Monday April 26, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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App State to hold community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thursday April 29
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will hold a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 29, from 9 a.m.–noon. The clinic will administer…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of April 19-23, 2021
Friday, April 23, 2021 At their meetings this week, the UNC System Board of Governors heard reports about the significant…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – April 23, 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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Friday April 23, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Thursday April 22, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Wednesday April 21, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Governor Cooper Outlines Timeline for Lifting State’s COVID-19 Restrictions
As vaccinations continue and trends stabilize, NC will lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1RALEIGH:…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday April 21, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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Tuesday April 20, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Vaccines Total COVID-19 Vaccines Distributed on the…
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Monday April 19, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Total COVID-19…
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App State to hold community COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 22, 2021
Boone, NC – App State will hold a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 22 from 9 a.m. –…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of April 12-16, 2021
Friday, April 16, 2021 As we enter the final weeks of the spring semester, I continue to be impressed by…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – April 16, 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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WHS to offer student, parent vaccine clinic
BOONE — Watauga High School will hold a vaccine clinic for students and parents from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Friday April 16, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Total COVID-19…
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Residence hall wastewater testing supports App State’s COVID-19 management strategy
BOONE, N.C. — While face coverings, physical distancing and testing events have come to define COVID-19 for many colleges and…
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Thursday April 15, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Total COVID-19…
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Food and Nutrition Services Participants Can Now Use Benefits for Online Purchases From Publix
Raleigh Apr 13, 2021 North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services participants can now purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit…
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Troxler announces reimbursement program for expenses associated with quarantined farmworkers
RALEIGH – Employers that have farmworkers with valid H2A visas who must be quarantined during the 2021 growing season due…
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Wednesday April 14, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Total COVID-19…
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App State to hold community COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 15
Boone, NC – App State will hold a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 15 from 10 a.m. –…
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Tuesday April 13, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The following statement is attributed to Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC and Dr. Peter Marks, director…
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Press Conference from NCDHHS on Pause of Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D., and NCDHHS Division of Public Health Pharmacist Amanda…
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App State to hold community COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 15, 2021
Boone, NC – App State will hold a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 15 from 10 a.m. –…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – April 9, 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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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of April 5-9, 2021
Friday, April 9, 2021 Earlier this week, the UNC System shared that more than 50,000 vaccine doses have been administered…
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Friday April 9, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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Thursday April 8, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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Wednesday April 7, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for March 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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North Carolina’s COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Opens for All Adults on April 7
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an…
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Tuesday April 6, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday April 6, 2021 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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Monday April 5, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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Luke Combs concert at Kidd Brewer Stadium postponed again
Country music star, and former Appalachian State student, Luke Combs has announced another postponement for his scheduled show in Boone.…
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WHS to hold graduation ceremony May 28, 2021
BOONE — Watauga High School will hold a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 at 5 p.m. on Friday,…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of March 29-April 1, 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021 It’s been a great week to be a Mountaineer! Even with a few snow flurries, spring…
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Thursday April 1, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
DATA WILL NOT BE UPDATED ON GOOD FRIDAY. THE NEXT UPDATE WILL BE MONDAY APRIL 5, 2021 The data for…
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App State to hold community COVID-19 vaccine clinic April 8
Boone, NC – App State will hold a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 8 from 9 a.m. –…
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Wednesday March 31, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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AppHealthCare announces vaccine appointments open to all adults
AppHealthCare has announced that COVID-19 vaccine appointments are open to all adults. In a Facebook post on Tuesday morning the…
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Governor Cooper Signs Three Executive Orders to Help Struggling North Carolinians and Boost Economy
Extensions of Executive Orders on evictions moratorium, processing unemployment benefits and to-go cocktails will continue to provide relief to families…
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Tuesday March 30, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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Watauga County Schools to make changes to daily COVID screening procedure
The Watauga County Schools system is making changes to the daily COVID screening procedure. In an email to be sent…
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Monday March 29, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines Data from…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 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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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of March 22-26, 2021
Friday, March 26, 2021 This week brought two important milestones to our campus: the reopening of the beautifully renovated Sanford…
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Friday March 26, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Thursday March 25, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility
State launches public private partnership on vaccine equity RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday March 25, 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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Governor Cooper Proposes Budget to Invest in a Strong, Resilient and Ready North Carolina
Read the Budget Recommendation Here RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper released a recommended budget for FY 2021-2023 that will strengthen…
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Wednesday March 24, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 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 recommended state budget press conference – March 24, 2021
Governor Cooper and State Budget Director Charlie Perusse share the Governor's recommended budget. Broadcast provided by PBS North Carolina.
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Tuesday March 23, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Relax Some COVID-19 Restrictions
State’s trends continue to move in the right direction and key indicators used to inform decisions throughout the pandemic remain…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday March 23, 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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Monday March 22, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Watauga County Schools adjusted schedule this week – March 22-26, 2021
This week all K-5 will attend Monday-Thursday. 6th-12th grades will attend on their two day a week cohort: Mon/Tue or…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 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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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of March 15-19, 2021
Friday, March 19, 2021 As we look ahead to May Commencement and into the fall, our COVID-19 data, vaccine outlook…
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680 Mountaineers and local community members receive COVID vaccine at App State’s 1st vaccine clinic
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 11–12 at the Holmes Convocation Center, where…
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Friday March 19, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for…
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Thursday March 18, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitation Tops 14 Million in 2020
Blue Ridge Parkway managers have announced that an estimated 14,099,485 recreation visitors enjoyed the park in 2020. Despite impacts from…
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Wednesday March 17, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
The data for February 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Trends Continue to Stabilize as COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Opens for Some Members of Group 4
People with high-risk medical conditions or who live in certain congregate settings now eligible for vaccination RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper…
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