COVID-19
-
News
Watauga County Schools establishes community feeding sites across county
While state officials have mandated that schools close for students until March 30, Watauga County Schools Child Nutrition Staff are…
Read More » -
News
Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. Statement COVID-19
Boone, NC – Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina remains evermore committed to the health, safety and welfare of the…
Read More » -
News
High Country Visitor Center Closed to Walk-in’s Until April 1
BLOWING ROCK, NC, March 16, 2020— Due to the state mandated closure of all NC Welcome Centers because of Covid-19…
Read More » -
News
Boone Police COVID 19 Response
UPDATE Tuesday March 17 10:42am – The Department has released more information on social media to clarify some points: Good…
Read More » -
News
Town of Boone declares State of Emergency amid coronavirus concerns
Over the weekend Town of Boone Mayor Rennie Brantz declared a State of Emergency (SOE). The declaration is in conjunction…
Read More » -
News
CDC now recommends no events consisting of 50 people or more for next 8 weeks
In an update posted on Sunday, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending that for the…
Read More » -
News
Local Governments in Watauga County Declare a State of Emergency
Boone, NC – In recognition of the first announced presumptive positive case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Watauga County, and the…
Read More » -
News
Superintendent Dr. Scott Elliott issues statement regarding school closure
Below is communication that Dr. Elliott shared with WCS staff regarding school closures. This is a rapidly changing situation, and WCS will…
Read More » -
News
Raleigh LEGO Convention attendees possibly exposed to COVID-19
Wake County officials are asking anyone that attended the BrickUniverse Lego Fan Convention at the Raleigh Convention Center on March…
Read More » -
News
Ski Resort Owner: “Sugar Mountain Resort will remain open.”
As some entertainment venues, local attractions, another local ski resort and other events continue to cancel due to coronavirus concerns,…
Read More »
