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High Country remains in severe drought despite recent rain
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (216+ words) The drought map released on July 16 reflective of drought conditions on July 14. HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country remains in a severe drought despite recent rain. The Drought Management Advisory Council has listed Ashe, Avery and Watauga, which reflects drought conditions…...
Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (503+ words) Floods have hit multiple areas of Afghanistan, including western Herat One person was killed when a roof collapsed due to heavy rain in Jalalabad Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan,…...
WCS to operate on two-hour delay March 18
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (96+ words) Watauga Democrat WATAUGA â Due to remaining snow and ice on secondary roads and to allow for daylight, Watauga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, March 18. Buses will travel Limited A routes with exceptions. Staff may…...
WCS operating on a remote learning day on March 17
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (135+ words) Watauga Democrat WATAUGA â Due to overnight snow accumulation and freezing temperatures resulting in snow- and ice-covered roads, Watauga County Schools will now operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day for Tuesday, March 17.No students will report to…...
WCS to release early on March 16 due to expected afternoon snow
4+ mon, 12+ hour ago (141+ words) Watauga Democrat WATAUGA â Due to heavy snowfall predicted this afternoon and to ensure all buses can complete afternoon routes safely, Watauga County Schools will dismiss early today, March 16. K-8 schools will be dimiss at noon and WHS will dismiss…...
WCS to operate on two-hour delay on March 17
4+ mon, 6+ min ago (138+ words) Watauga Democrat WATAUGA â Due to predicted additional snow accumulation and freezing temperatures overnight, Watauga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17 Buses will travel Limited A routes with exceptions Staff may report on a…...
WCS operating on two-hour delay on Feb. 9
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) Watauga Democrat WATAUGA â Due to remaining snow and ice on secondary roads throughout the county and to allow additional time for daylight, Watauga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb 9.Staff may report on…...