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Mountain View Speedway cancels session due to coronvirus concerns
Mountain View Speedway officials have announced the cancellation of a planned Open Practice and Inspection session due to coronvirus concerns.…
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Samaritan’s Purse Staff Member Presumptive Positive For Covid-19
A Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse staff member who had recently traveled overseas has tested presumptive positive for the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus).…
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Watauga County Resident Tests Presumptive Positive for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)
UPDATE – The resident has been confirmed as a Samaritan’s Purse staff member. More information at this link. March 15,…
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Walmart announces temporary changes to store hours
Walmart has announced temporary changes to store hours nationwide in response to coronavirus concerns. In a statement released on Saturday,…
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Beech Mountain Ski Resort closing for the season amid coronavirus concerns
Beech Mountain Ski Resort has announced they will end their winter season on Sunday. In a statement the resort says,…
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Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Closing K-12 Public Schools and Banning Gatherings of More Than 100 People
Raleigh March 14, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a…
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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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