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News from August 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mitchell County in week ending Aug. 24?

By High Country Times | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Mitchell County senior students were ready for college based on their English performance in 2022-23 school year?

By High Country Times | Aug 31, 2024

Mitchell County district registered 39 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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How did Wilkes County senior students perform on English portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By High Country Times | Aug 31, 2024

Wilkes County district registered 170 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Alleghany County in week ending Aug. 17?

By High Country Times | Aug 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Watauga County senior students were ready for college based on their Reading performance in 2022-23 school year?

By High Country Times | Aug 29, 2024

Watauga County district registered 156 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their Reading performance on the ACT.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mitchell County in week ending Aug. 17?

By High Country Times | Aug 29, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Supreme Court blocks Biden-Harris student loan plan again, says Rep. Foxx

By High Country Times | Aug 28, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to block the Biden-Harris administration's student loan initiative.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mitchell County in week ending Aug. 17?

By High Country Times | Aug 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Foxx and Self call for investigation into potential Hatch Act violation by Cardona

By High Country Times | Aug 27, 2024

WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) have requested an investigation into whether Education Secretary Miguel Cardona violated the Hatch Act. The request was made in a letter addressed to Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mitchell County in week ending Aug. 17

By High Country Times | Aug 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Avery County senior students perform on English portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By High Country Times | Aug 27, 2024

Avery County district registered 39 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Yancey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 17

By High Country Times | Aug 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Yancey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wilkes County in week ending Aug. 17?

By High Country Times | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Foxx and Kiley question fiscal management at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

By High Country Times | Aug 26, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) have addressed a letter to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows concerning potential gross mismanagement of congressionally appropriated funds. This alleged mismanagement nearly led to an administrative furlough for EEOC employees to "offset a funding shortfall." Although the planned furlough was reversed, it has raised significant concerns about possible financial mismanagement within the EEOC.

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Republican leaders criticize 'Bidenomics' following revised job data

By High Country Times | Aug 26, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) have addressed a letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris following historic revisions to recent jobs data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alleghany County in week ending Aug. 17?

By High Country Times | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Ashe County registered 55 12th-graders ready for college based on English performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Aug 25, 2024

Ashe County district registered 55 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Avery County in week ending Aug. 17

By High Country Times | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending Aug. 17?

By High Country Times | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mitchell County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By High Country Times | Aug 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.