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Kenneth ReeceOctober 21, 2020
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Wednesday October 21, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference

Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force shared an update on COVID-19. Replay provided by UNC-TV.
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Ford Porter/North Carolina Office of the GovernorOctober 21, 2020
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Following the Data, North Carolina Will Remain Paused in Phase 3

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as…
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Kenneth ReeceOctober 20, 2020
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Tuesday October 20 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

Editor Note – A question regarding the reporting of COVID-19 daily numbers has come up often on the Watauga Online…
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Sheri Everts/Chancellor Appalachian State UniversityOctober 20, 2020
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Stay vigilant – a message from Appalachian State Chancellor Sheri Everts

Monday, October 19, 2020 I have heard from many of you who have noticed an encouraging downward trend in our…
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Melissa Bracey/AppHealthCareOctober 18, 2020
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – October 16, 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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Sheri Everts/Chancellor Appalachian State UniversityOctober 17, 2020
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Dr. Sheri Everts update from Appalachian State University — week of Oct 12-16

We continue to closely watch our active COVID-19 case counts and active cases of individuals in clusters. Sharing data with…
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Sheri Everts/Chancellor Appalachian State UniversityOctober 9, 2020
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Dr. Sheri Everts update from Appalachian State University — week of Oct 5-8

Thursday, October 8, 2020 In recent days, I have heard from many members of the Appalachian Community who have shared…
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Kenneth ReeceOctober 16, 2020
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Avery County Schools teacher test positive for COVID-19

The Avery County School system has announced a positive COVID-19 case regarding a teacher at Crossnore Elementary. “Although mask were…
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Joey Jones/Appalachian State Strategic CommunicationsOctober 16, 2020
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App State Football Spectator Update

BOONE, N.C. — Beginning with Thursday’s home football game against Arkansas State (7:30 p.m., ESPN), App State is pleased to welcome…
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Ford Porter/North Carolina Office of the GovernorOctober 15, 2020
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Governor Cooper Announces Applications Open for New Rent and Utility Assistance Program

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced today that applications are now being accepted for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of…
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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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