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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – September 18, 2020
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Dr. Sheri Everts update from Appalachian State University — week of Sept. 14–Sept. 18
Friday, September 18, 2020 We have been back on campus for six weeks now (having completed our fifth week of…
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Active COVID-19 clusters associated with two Appalachian sororities
Appalachian State has announced two active clusters of confirmed COVID-19 associated with sororities. In an update posted on Friday afternoon…
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Friday September 18 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
These data come from AppHealthCare district health department and reflect the cumulative positive confirmed cases at Appalachian State University. The…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Appalachian State
“Appalachian State University and Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) are working closely together to investigate and respond to an active…
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Thursday September 17 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
These data come from AppHealthCare district health department and reflect the cumulative positive confirmed cases at Appalachian State University. The…
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Statement from Superintendent Johnson on Governor Cooper’s Announcement for Schools
“It’s great news today that we are a step closer to providing the option of in-person learning to families who…
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Watauga County Schools plans for return of students
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Sept. 17 that NC Public Schools would be allowed to return to in-person instruction…
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Public Schools Now Able to Implement Plan A for Elementary Schools
RALEIGH: After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Governor Roy Cooper today…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s September 17, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force share an update on COVID-19 including a return to in-person schooling.…
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Wednesday September 16 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Dr. Scott Elliott interview, outline options for children to return to in-person schooling
WataugaOnline.com and Dr. Scott Elliott outline the options the Board of Education is considering for children to return to in-person…
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Tuesday September 15 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen COVID-19 Press Conference – Tuesday Sept 15, 2020
NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. shares an update on COVID-19, Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
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Monday September 14 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Dr. Sheri Everts update from Appalachian State University — week of Sept. 7–Sept. 12
Today and every day, we are proud of how our own Appalachian Police Department (APD) is working to help our…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – September 11, 2020
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 September 11 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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AppHealthCare Reports First Deaths Related to COVID-19 in Watauga County
Boone, NC – AppHealthCare is reporting the first COVID-19 associated deaths in Watauga County. There have been three deaths and…
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Readout From Governor Cooper and Secretary Cohen’s Meeting With Dr. Deborah Birx
RALEIGH: Governor Cooper and DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen met with Dr. Deborah Birx in North Carolina on Wednesday. The Governor and Dr. Birx…
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Update on App State football parking and tailgating for September
On Sept. 1, App State announced that its fall sport seasons would begin without fans at home events through the…
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Wednesday September 9 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Additional Expiration Date Extension for Select DMV Credentials, Five credentials impacted
RALEIGH – On Sept. 4, Governor Cooper signed Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0. Among its provisions is a new extension of…
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Governor Cooper Announces Nearly $40 million to Connect Students and Communities to High-Speed Internet, Help Educators With Remote Learning
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced nearly $40 million in funding for NC Student Connect, a new partnership created to…
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Tuesday September 8 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Monday September 7 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – September 4, 2020
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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Watauga County Health Department Receives CARES Act Funding
Senator Deanna Ballard (R-Watauga) successfully appropriated COVID-19 relief money to fund data transmission for Watauga County’s mobile coronavirus testing sites.…
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Watauga County State of Emergency Updated
Boone, NC – On Tuesday, September 1st, Watauga County Commissioners approved a modification to Watauga County’s State of Emergency. The…
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Friday September 4 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Toe River Health District announces new COVID-19 cases in Yancey, Mitchell & Avery
Ledger, NC (September 3, 2020). Toe River Health District, Yancey, Mitchell and Avery Counties, were notified today, about the following…
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Avery County Announces First COVID-19 associated death
Ledger, NC: Avery County Health Department, a part of Toe River Health District, was notified Thursday, September 3, of its…
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Thursday September 3 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen COVID-19 Press Conference – Thursday Sept 3, 2020
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. shares an update on COVID-19, Thursday September 3,…
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NCDHHS Launches New Public Campaign, Urging North Carolinians to “Get Behind the Mask”
RALEIGH: The “Whatever Your Reason” campaign, a new statewide public campaign to encourage every North Carolinian to wear a mask…
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Wednesday September 2 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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10 members of App State wrestling team test COVID-19 positive
Appalachian State University and Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) are working closely to investigate and respond to an active cluster…
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App State: Update from Doug Gillin on Fan Attendance
Dear App Family,As we move closer to the start of our fall sport seasons, we all know that COVID-19 continues…
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North Carolina to Move to Phase 2.5
After a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina can take a modest step to…
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Tuesday September 1 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s September 1, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Feed provided by UNC-TV.
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Governor Roy Cooper Extends 11 pm Alcohol Curfew Through September
RALEIGH: In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend…
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USDA extends fund that allows WCS to serve free meals to all students
BOONE — On Monday, Aug. 31, the USDA extended funding and flexibility that will allow Watauga County Schools to serve…
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Monday August 31 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – August 28, 2020
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 August 28 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Thursday August 27 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Wednesday August 26 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday August 26, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper shared an update on COVID-19 and shared his budget proposal. Feed provided by UNC-TV.
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Tuesday August 25 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen COVID-19 Press Conference – Tue Aug 25, 2020
NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shares an update on COVID-19, Tuesday August 25, 2020.…
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Boone Fire reminds everyone to have a home escape plan
With so many people working and remote learning from home during the pandemic, Boone Fire would like to remind everyone…
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives 2-6, 8, 18, and 22
RALEIGH – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today extending and modifying several emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Monday August 24 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Dr. Sheri Everts update from Appalachian State University — week of Aug. 17–22
Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the entire App State Community, this week we held the first classes of the…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – August 20, 2020
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 August 21 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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App State football practice update Friday August 21, 2020
Statement from App State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin: “Out of an abundance of caution, we suspended football practice on…
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Town of Boone amends State of Emergency Declaration
At the August 18, 2020 Town Council meeting the Boone Town Council voted to amend the Town of Boone State…
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Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin provides update
On Thursday evening, Doug Gillin, Director of Athletics for Appalachian State, provided an update related to athletics. The full statement…
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Thursday August 20 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Wednesday August 19 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday August 19, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and other health leaders…
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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with AppState football team
Appalachian State University has confirmed a cluster COVID-19 outbreak associated with the AppState football team. In a statement posted at…
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Tuesday August 18 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Boone Police Launch New Initiative to Streamline Noise Violation Responses
The Boone Police Department has launched a new initiative to address and streamline responses to noise violations in residential areas…
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Monday August 17 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Rivers Street Ale House Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
[Boone, NC] – AppHealthCare is working closely with the Rivers Street Ale House to investigate five confirmed COVID-19 cases among…
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Watauga County Schools implements extra health and safety precautions
BOONE — As teachers and other employees returned to work in school buildings August 11, Watauga County Schools staff had…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – August 13, 2020
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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New Grant Program Accepting Applications to Help Businesses and Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19
RALEIGH: Businesses and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have experienced interruption due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic could qualify…
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Child Care Hotline Available To Help Families with School-Age Children Find Care
RALEIGH: Families and caregivers in need of child care for children up to age 12 can call the child care…
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Thursday August 13 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Thursday August 13, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and other health leaders…
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NCHSAA announces amended 2020-2021 athletic calendar
Commissioner Que Tucker Statement on amended 2020-2021 Sport Calendar “You all have been waiting patiently for a decision from the…
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Tuesday August 11 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Watauga County Schools details meal distribution during remote learning
Watauga County Schools is set to begin the 2020-21 school year August 17 with a nine week period of remote…
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This Year’s Back 2 School Festival Serves over 1,400 Children Over Two Days
[Boone, NC] – This past weekend, the 2020 Back 2 School Festival provided over 1,400Watauga County students with all the…
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Monday August 10 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Friday August 7 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Thursday August 6 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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Mass COVID-19 Testing of All Offenders in State Prison Completed
— 2.1 percent of the prison population tests positive for the virus —RALEIGH – State prison officials have completed COVID-19…
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App State-Wake Forest Agree to Future Matchups
BOONE, N.C. – App State and Wake Forest have agreed to postpone their 2020 football contest, which was scheduled for…
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Wednesday August 5 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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As Students Return to School, North Carolina to Remain Paused in Phase 2
Stabilizing trends are good but fragile, and now is the time to double downon safety measuresRALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today…
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AppalCART Welcomes Students With Open Doors and COVID-free Transit
Passengers can expect mandatory face coverings, regular vehicle cleanings, plastic barriers, social distancing, a ubiquity of hand sanitizer dispensers and…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday August 5, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared updates on COVID-19. Feed provided by UNC-TV.
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Carowinds to remain closed for the rest of 2020
A Message from Pat Jones, Vice President & General Manager of Carowinds August 4, 2020 Update Today, Carowinds announced that…
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Sun Belt Football to begin over Labor Day Weekend
NEW ORLEANS – After extensive discussions and careful deliberation among the Sun Belt Conference Presidents and Chancellors, Athletics Directors, SBC…
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Tuesday August 4 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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WataugaOnline with Dr. Scott Elliott regarding changes to the opening of schools on Aug 17th
WataugaOnline.com had the opportunity to conduct an interview/information session with Dr. Scott Elliott regarding changes to the opening of schools…
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CCC&TI Announces Fall Semester Guidelines, Protocols
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has announced new campus guidelines and protocols, which will take effect with the start…
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Confirmed COVID-19 Cases at Bottomley Evergreens & Farms in Sparta
[Sparta, NC] – AppHealthCare has confirmed and are continuing to investigate an outbreak of COVID-19 at Bottomley Evergreens and Farms.…
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Monday August 3 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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High Country United Way Awards $100,000 to Local Non-Profits
BOONE – High Country United Way is announcing the award of $100,000 in grant funding to support 24 non-profit programs…
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Woolly Worm Festival 2020 Canceled
Officials with the Woolly Worm Festival have announced the cancellation of the 2020 event. “It is with deep sadness that…
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Governor Cooper Declares Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Hurricane Isaias
Plans include considerations to keep people protected from COVID-19 RALEIGH: North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias…
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Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Event for Ashe County, Saturday, August 1st
[Jefferson, NC] – AppHealthCare is partnering with Mako Medical Laboratories to offer COVID-19 testing for Ashe County residents. Drive-thru testing…
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Friday July 31 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data
Information provided by AppHealthCare You may notice a difference between our case count and the NC DHHS state database. Sometimes…
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