WCSO shooting Incident timeline
The following is a timeline of the incident occurring that occurred on Wednesday, April 28, responded to by Watauga County Sheriff s Office and numerous agencies across the region and state.
Thursday, April 29
4:12 p.m.: The Watauga County Sheriff s Office revealed the individual suspected of killing Sgt. Chris Ward and Dep. Logan Fox was Isaac Alton Barnes, 32. Barnes is also believed to have killed Michelle Annette Ligon, 61, and George Wyatt Ligon, 58, both of 553 Hardaman Circle in Boone. Barnes, who was son and stepson of the deceased civilians, died at the scene.
3:03 p.m.: Deputy Logan Fox s K9 Raven was confirmed to be safe by WCSO Major Kelly Redmon. Redmon said Raven was brought along with Fox, but stayed in the car and was unharmed.
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AppHealthCare Vaccinates More Than 1000 Saturday
AppHealthCare hosted a mass vaccination event at Watauga High School Saturday.
The Watauga Democrat reports approximately 1,168 received the Pfizer vaccine. Those who were vaccinated Saturday will get their second dose February 6.
AppHealthCare said in their weekly update they have been notified by NC DHHS they will not be receiving a shipment of first dose vaccine next week, but said they anticipate receiving 975 doses of Pfizer and 600 doses of Moderna for individuals’ second dose.
The latest update indicates an increase in both new cases and the number of individuals in quarantine in Watauga, and Watauga remains ORANGE in the county alert system, substantial community spread.
Appalachian State Officially Renames Two Residence Halls
Appalachian State University has announced the new names for two of its existing residence halls.
The Watauga Democrat reports Lovill Hall has been renamed Elkstone Hall, and Hoey Hall will now be named Dogwood Hall.
Renaming the residence halls comes after the previous names created concerns due to the Confederate or segregationist history of the two people they were named after, Clyde Roark Hoey and Edward Francis Lovill.
According to the report, plans to rename the buildings were slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the new signage will be installed during spring semester.
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