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This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

Governor Roy Cooper announces closure of schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

Jackie Park, Reporter March 14, 2020

Governor Roy Cooper announced Saturday that all North Carolina K-12 public schools would close for at least two weeks. The announcement comes after a rise in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the state. “We...

Trump waives interest on all federal student loans

Trump waives interest on all federal student loans

Tommy Mozier, Senior Reporter March 13, 2020

President Donald Trump announced he waived interest on all federal student loans “until further notice” by executive order at a press conference outside the White House Friday. “That’s a big thing...

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

AppHealthCare engaged with local and state partners to monitor coronavirus

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 12, 2020

AppHealthCare is working with local and state partners to monitor and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. In a press release, AppHealthCare said it would notify the public if there was a positive case...

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

ARHS limits visitors at Watauga Medical Center, Cannon Memorial Hospital

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 12, 2020

Spanish version: https://theappalachianonline.com/in-spanish-arhs-limita-a-los-visitantes-en-el-centro-medico-watauga-cannon-memorial-hospital/ Appalachian Regional Healthcare System implemented new...

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019

Map of coronavirus cases in North Carolina by county

Moss Brennan and Efrain Arias Medina March 12, 2020

This map was last updated May 4. Below is a map of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus cases in North Carolina by county. This map will be updated as quickly as possible as new cases are confirmed....

Boone cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rail Jam over coronavirus concerns

Boone cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rail Jam over coronavirus concerns

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 12, 2020

Spanish version: https://theappalachianonline.com/in-spanish-boone-cancela-el-desfile-del-dia-de-san-patricio-rail-jam-por-preocupaciones-sobre-el-coronavirus/ According to a statement from the Town...

Student body president voting changed due to extended spring break

Student body president voting changed due to extended spring break

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 11, 2020

Due to App State's extended spring break through March  23, the Student Government Association updated its elections schedule: March 9 - March 23 — SPRING BREAK - No campaigning or posting on social...

App State to extend spring break and remain open, will transition from in-person instruction to alternative course delivery methods

App State to extend spring break and remain open, will transition from in-person instruction to alternative course delivery methods

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 11, 2020

Spanish version: https://theappalachianonline.com/in-spanish-app-state-extendera-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-permanecera-abierta-transicionara-de-instruccion-en-persona-a-los-metodos-alternativos-de-entrega-de-cursos/ UPDATE Effective...

App State produces highest number of Fulbright Scholars for fourth time in 10 years

App State produces highest number of Fulbright Scholars for fourth time in 10 years

Gianna Holiday, Reporter March 10, 2020

App State is a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for the fourth time since 2010 with seven faculty members receiving awards for 2019–20. The Fulbright Program is an international educational exchange...

Town of Boone sues Watauga County over sales tax distribution

Town of Boone sues Watauga County over sales tax distribution

Adam Zebzda, Reporter March 8, 2020

One threat, three illegal backroom agreements, seven years, and more than $16 million in lost revenue to date. These are the allegations the Town of Boone outlines in a lawsuit filed Feb. 20 in Watauga...

Three tickets will run in 2020 student body presidential race

Three tickets will run in 2020 student body presidential race

Moss Brennan, Reporter March 8, 2020

In contrast to last year's student body president race, three candidates have announced they are running for president.  Here are the three tickets:   President: Michael Davis; Vice President:...

President Donald Trump visits Charlotte on campaign stop

President Donald Trump visits Charlotte on campaign stop

John Park, The Appalachian Weekly News Associate Producer March 8, 2020

Crowds filled the parking lots of the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte on March 2 in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign rally.  Like clockwork, police guided cars into parking...

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