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Grandfather Mountain set for limited opening May 15
LINVILLE, N.C. — Following a two-month closure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Grandfather Mountain will tentatively open in…
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Blue Ridge Parkway announces increased access to historic motor route
[Asheville, NC] – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local…
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Friday May 8, 2020 Press Conference
Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on COVID-19 updates. A replay is available…
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Closed N.C. State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening Saturday May 9
RALEIGH, N.C. – Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state…
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Freeze Warning in effect from midnight to 10am Saturday – May 8/9, 2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Key Items To Know Locally – Thursday May 7, 2020
As information and news continue to unfold regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), literally by the minute, here's the latest local information. Updates…
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Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for Ashe County, Bringing Total Identified Cases to 8
Jefferson, NC – Three Ashe County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total of identified cases among Ashe…
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Thursday May 7 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Testing Data
Below are the numbers of COVID-19 tests as of today. Information provided by AppHealthCare. COVID-19 Positive Case Count Alleghany County*Ashe…
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DMV Headquarters Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles was notified today that an employee at the DMV headquarters in Raleigh…
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Watauga County Schools families who apply for free and reduced lunch online may be eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefits
Watauga County Schools students who meet state and federal requirements may now apply for free and reduced lunch online. Eligible…
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