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Residents asked to reconsider burning yard debris due to spring wildfire season and COVID-19 pandemic
RALEIGH – N.C. Forest Service officials urge citizens to reconsider burning yard debris through the end of May, which historically…
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National Forests in North Carolina temporarily shutting down all recreation facilities
Asheville, NC, March 27, 2020 – To protect public health and safety and align with guidance from State of North Carolina…
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Key Items To Know Locally – Thursday, March 26, 2020
As information and news continues to unfold regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), literally by the minute, here's the latest local information as…
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Domestic Violence Victims Have Access To Courts During Pandemic, Victims can obtain restraining orders through remote access
BOONE – Although most court proceedings have been delayed for thirty days in North Carolina, victims of domestic violence are…
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NCDHHS Update: People with Mild Symptoms Should Stay Home
Raleigh Mar 26, 2020 For people who think they might have COVID-19 and have mild symptoms, the Centers for Disease…
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Thursday March 26 Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Testing Data
Below are the numbers of COVID-19 tests as of today, Thursday, March 26th. Information provided by AppHealthCare. Alleghany County The…
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North Carolina Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19
Raleigh Mar 26, 2020 The White House granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request late Wednesday for a federal disaster declaration for…
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Hospitality House Updates Homeless Services Protocol
Boone, NC – Due to the growing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases occurring across the state, Hospitality House of Northwest…
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Fourth Watauga County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
Boone, NC – A fourth Watauga County resident has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). This case had travel history…
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Watauga County Takes Additional Steps to Protect the Public with Limitations to Short-Term Rentals
Boone, NC – Watauga County in conjunction with the Towns of Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone and Seven Devils, will…
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