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Masks no longer required on school buses, Watauga Schools go masks optional starting Monday
More changes will occur this week regarding masks-wearing, or rather the not wearing of masks in schools and on buses.…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday February 26, 2022
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA200 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009-012-013-015>017-032-271900-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-200 PM EST Sat Feb 26…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 25, 2022
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 — Friday, February 25, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022 As I announced last week, my COVID Council and I have been reviewing the recommendations, guidance…
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Winter Home Repairs Keep the Cold, and Unwanted Wildlife, Out
Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say this is an excellent time of year to examine the outside of…
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Dense Fog Advisory for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC – Friday February 25, 2022
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ010>020-022>024-251045-/O.NEW.KRNK.FG.Y.0001.220225T0231Z-220225T1300Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Bland,Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd,New…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Wilkes County, NC – Thursday Feb 24th 2022
NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ010>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507-250315-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,Wilkesboro, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale,…
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Foothills Conservancy protects 182 acres in Buffalo Cove area of Caldwell County
MORGANTON, N.C. — On Feb. 15, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina acquired 182 acres along Buffalo Creek in the Blue…
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Climbing at Ice Rock – the Coolest Kids on the Parkway
One of Blue Ridge Conservancy’s protected areas in Alleghany County is the aptly named “Ice Rock,” where the Blue Ridge…
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Appalachian Theatre Successfully Tops Capital Campaign Goal
Pre-Payment of Pledges and New Gifts Help Achieve $10M Total BOONE, NC – The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country…
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