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Additional positive cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) have been identified for Watauga County.
Read more: Additional Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Watauga County
N.C. Forest Service officials urge citizens to reconsider burning yard debris through the end of May, which historically marks the end of spring wildfire season in North Carolina.
Read more: Forest Service Says Reconsider Burning Yard Debris Until End Of May
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Friday issued a "stay at home" order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Read more: NC Governor Cooper Issues "Stay At Home" Order, Effective 5pm Monday March 30
Visit the Town of Boone website, or call Town Hall instead.
A Wilkes County resident has tested positive for COVID-19.
Read more: Wilkes County Health Reports First Positive Coronavirus Result
Watauga County, along with the Towns of Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Seven Devils are continuing to urge protection of public health through all practical means possible.
Read more: Property Owners Traveling to Watauga County To Self-Quarantine Upon Arrival
Watauga County Schools Issues Statement Regarding Governor Cooper’s Announcement of Statewide Stay at Home Order, sets additional instructional material pick up date for Monday, March 30.
Read more: Watauga Schools To Continue Remote Instruction, Meals During Stay At Home Order
Below are testing numbers for Monday, March 30th.
Saturday's release from Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts.
Read more: App State Chancellor Sheri Everts Update On COVID-19
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose a looming threat to the health and safety of the people of Avery County. Avery County Government continues to be proactive.
Read more: Avery County Sets Up Hotline For COVID-19 Questions
A statement from Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman concerning the Governor's Stay At Home order was released Monday.