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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 28, 2021

Sunday February 28, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Melissa Bracey/AppHealthCareFebruary 27, 2021

COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 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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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 27, 2021

Saturday February 27, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Sheri Everts/Chancellor Appalachian State UniversityFebruary 27, 2021

Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — week of Feb 22-26, 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021 We had a taste of spring on campus this week, and the positive energy on campus…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 26, 2021

Watauga County Sheriff’s Office: Latest Scam Alert – February 26, 2021

Sheriff Len Hagaman and Captain Carolynn Johnson are warning local residents to not fall for the latest phone scam occurring…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 26, 2021

Watauga Community Recreation Center to open to the public April 26

Watauga County Parks and Recreation has announced that the Watauga Community Recreation Center will open on Monday, April 26, 2021.…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 26, 2021

Friday February 26, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 26, 2021

Todd General Store destroyed by Thursday night fire

Update Sunday Feb 28 10:07am – The owners of the Todd General Store have posted a statement on the store's…
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Sergeant Geoff Hayes/Boone Police DepartmentFebruary 25, 2021

Crime Stoppers seeks help with larcenies from Mast Store and Cheap Joe’s

High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: During the daytime hours…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 25, 2021

NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler’s State of Agriculture address

N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler delivered his annual State of Agriculture address on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 25, 2021

Thursday February 25, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 24, 2021

Watauga County Schools staff receive their first COVID-19 vaccine

Employees of the Watauga County Schools system received their first COVID-19 vaccine today. More than 600 employees, which represents around…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 24, 2021

Local man killed after car overturns on him during a two-car collision in South Carolina

A local man was killed after a car overturned on him during a two-car collision in South Carolina. The crash…
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Ford Porter/North Carolina Office of the GovernorFebruary 24, 2021

Governor Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize

Key indicators used to guide decisions throughout pandemic show state’s trends are moving in the right direction RALEIGH: As North…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 24, 2021

Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday February 24, 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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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 24, 2021

Wednesday February 24, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

The data for January 2021 has been moved to the COVID-19 data page. Information provided by AppHealthCare Vaccines These are…
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Patrick Gannon/North Carolina State Board of ElectionsFebruary 24, 2021

State Board Delays Switch of Constitution and Green Parties’ Voters to Unaffiliated Status

Raleigh, N.C. Feb 23, 2021 The State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted unanimously to wait until June 12 to…
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United States Department of AgricultureFebruary 24, 2021

Prescribed Fire planned for Grandfather Ranger District

February 23, 2021 -The Grandfather Ranger District is planning a 1,950-acre prescribed fire in the Lake James burn unit. This…
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Mindy Wharton/North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionFebruary 24, 2021

Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to Close Feb. 28 – April 3, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission prepares for open season

RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will close approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to fishing one-half hour…
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North Carolina Department Health and Human ServicesFebruary 24, 2021

NCDHHS Updates County Alert System, Shows Progress

Raleigh, NC Feb 22, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today updated the COVID-19 County Alert…
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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters, generators, and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters, generators, and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters, generators, and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters, generators, and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

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