Effective March 18, visitors of Watauga Medical Center and Charles A. Cannon, Jr. Memorial Hospital will now have their temperature checked before entering the building. During their hospital stay,...

The tan tent in the parking lot of Watauga Medical Center is a precaution for the future. “Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’s Public Safety department worked with Watauga County Emergency...

One day before Governor Roy Cooper announced an executive order closing restaurants’ dine-in service, Lily’s Snack Bar and The Cardinal transitioned to curbside takeout only.  “We were facing,...

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is rolling out a new service to help test those who believe they have the novel coronavirus. People who believe they have the coronavirus can visit relymd.com/covidarhs...

AppalCart will run its break schedule effective March 16 which includes five routes with seven buses. AppalCart has also implemented several policies to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Staff...

AppHealthCare announced a second Watauga County resident who has tested positive for COVID-19. This person was exposed to a known positive case and they have been in quarantine and are recovering. The...

In light of the coronavirus pandemic affecting not only App State’s campus, but the nation at large, the Visiting Writers Series is postponed.  In an email, Susan Weinberg, coordinator of the series,...

Earlier today, Governor Roy Cooper announced via Twitter that all North Carolina restaurants and bars end dine-in service effective at 5 p.m. and resort to takeout and delivery orders through an executive...

Due to health concerns associated with the new coronavirus and efforts to limit the possible transmission, the Town of Boone is prohibiting public access to all town-owned public buildings according to...

In a memo released Tuesday, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley asked North Carolina courts to drastically reduce their operations, including hearings on foreclosures and evictions, amid concerns about COVID-19. "Put...

Below is a list of businesses that have had changes in operations due to the coronavirus. If you have any business to add or one that you see has changed, please email editor@theappalachianonline.com....

In response to COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina restaurants and bars to close their dine-in service effective at 5 p.m. Takeout and delivery orders can continue. Cooper will enforce...