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The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two fugitives from Virginia and a man charged with harboring them.

On the recommendation of local health officials, Watauga County Schools is evaluating whether certain school sponsored student travel and field trips can proceed as coronavirus continues to affect the state and country at large.

The Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers won four awards at the 71st Annual Convention of the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

Effective immediately, Appalachian State University is extending Spring Break until 8am on March 23. The university remains open.

There were several fires local departments responded to over the weekend.

Lees-McRae College is closely monitoring the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus.

A brush fire in Ashe County led to the discovery of dynamite.

Coronavirus has many people concerned, and there have been reports that many events have been cancelled due to those concerns.

As reported previously, last week, the new owner of the Old Hotel in West Jefferson, Mark Beck, tore down the patio in back of the building used by the Hotel Tavern.

The town of Seven Devils Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan for 2020-2030, was released to the public last month.

The Watauga County Commissioners will have a special meeting on Monday.

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