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Grandfather Mountain announces two-week closure to fight COVID-19 spread
LINVILLE, N.C.—To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain will close for two weeks, effective Sunday, March…
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Governor Cooper signs Executive Order directing K-12 schools to close for two weeks
UPDATE 5:07pm from Watauga County Schools: By order of North Carolina State Health Officials and Governor Roy Cooper, Watauga County…
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Watauga Parks & Rec cancels events through April 6
The Watauga County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that no events will be held through April 6 due to…
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Blue Ridge Energy Closes Offices as Coronavirus Precaution
Lenoir, North Carolina (March 13, 2020) – As a precaution for Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and readiness, Blue Ridge Energy is…
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Suspends Classes, Activities for the Week of March 16
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will suspend all classes and activities for students the week of March 16, but…
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MerleFest 2020 Cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
MerleFest Press Conference via Facebook Statement from MerleFest website: In response to directives from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and…
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Why Was a State of Emergency Declared for NC for COVID-19?
Friday, March 13, 2020 – 12:06pm On Tuesday, March 10, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order declaring a State…
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Visitation restricted at local hospitals to prevent the spread of COVID-19
March 12, 2020 (Boone, NC) – Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is implementing visitor restrictions at Watauga Medical Center in Boone…
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 13, 2020 Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced several directives today affecting the operation of the North Carolina court system aimed…
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Watauga County Schools suspends student trips and after school activities
BOONE — In an effort to take further preemptive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Watauga County Schools has…
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