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AppHealthCare released its weekly COVID-19 situation report.

The Southern Appalachian Historical Association’s outdoor drama, Horn in the West, is seeking to hire local participants for the classic production.

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Legislature have agreed to a plan that will allow K-5 students to return to the classroom full-time and provides for flexibility for grades 6-12 between in-person learning and remote learning.

Avery County Clean Sweep is set for this Saturday.

The Boone Town Council will hold regular meetings this week, Tuesday March 16 and Thurday March 18, at 6 pm.

“The Schaefer Center Presents” series wraps up its spring 2021 virtual season with the Best of the Appalachian Dance Ensemble, March 25 at 8 pm.

Appalachian State held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinics last week.

Anglers of all ages and levels are invited to compete for cash and prizes at the 41st Blowing Rock Trout Derby.

Beech Mountain Police Department, the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and the Avery County Humane Society received generous gifts last week from the estate of Reuben and Barbara Mooradian, long time Beech Mountain Residents.

Foothills Conservancy is offering two Summer 2021 Internship Opportunities.

SkyLine/SkyBest, a member of CarolinaLink, the North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, announced a $500,000 commitment and 10-year partnership with UNC Children’s Hospital to support rural virtual health programs across the state.

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