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News from November 2023

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ashe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 4

By High Country Times | Nov 7, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending Nov. 4?

By High Country Times | Nov 7, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mitchell County in week ending Nov. 4

By High Country Times | Nov 6, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Watauga County in week ending Nov. 4?

By High Country Times | Nov 6, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Watauga County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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The price of synthetic fertilizer has more than doubled since 2021, creating a problem in farm country

By High Country Times | Nov 5, 2023

The cost of synthetic fertilizer has surged by over 100% since 2021, creating significant issues in the agricultural sector. Farmers are grappling with this challenge which is driven primarily by a sharp increase in fossil fuel costs and industry consolidation.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending Nov. 4?

By High Country Times | Nov 5, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ashe County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 4

By High Country Times | Nov 5, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Avery County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By High Country Times | Nov 4, 2023

These former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Yancey County in week ending Oct. 28?

By High Country Times | Nov 4, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

By High Country Times | Nov 4, 2023

The following parishes in the High Country Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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House Republicans achieved the passage of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

By High Country Times | Nov 3, 2023

The House of Representatives approved over $14 billion in aid to Israel on Nov. 2nd, marking the first significant legislative confrontation between House Speaker Mike Johnson, the Senate, and the White House.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Wilkes County in week ending Oct. 28

By High Country Times | Nov 3, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Census Bureau: 3.9% of people in Wilkes County identified as multiracial in 2021

By High Country Times | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 66,335 citizens living in Wilkes County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 28

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Alamance High School standout LJ Rogers’ college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Wednesday, November 1

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The game took place in Huntington, West Virginia.

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Matthew Knafelz, former Metrolina Christian Academy standout, played on Wednesday, November 1 in NCAA D2 game

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The Lees-McRae Bobcats lost 85-103 in their NCAA D2 game against the Marshall Thundering Herd on Wednesday, November 1.

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On Wednesday, November 1, Salem High School standout Rodney Smith competed in NCAA D2 game

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The game took place in Huntington, West Virginia.

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Drew Redmond, former Christ School standout, played on Wednesday, November 1 in NCAA D2 game

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The Lees-McRae Bobcats lost 85-103 in their NCAA D2 game against the Marshall Thundering Herd on Wednesday, November 1.

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GBB Academy standout Nigel Okwakol’s college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Wednesday, November 1

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The Lees-McRae Bobcats lost 85-103 in their NCAA D2 game against the Marshall Thundering Herd on Wednesday, November 1.

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High Point Christian Academy standout Thomas McIntosh’s college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Wednesday, November 1

By High Country Times | Nov 2, 2023

The game took place in Huntington, West Virginia.