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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

News from December 2024

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Foxx urges withdrawal of proposed student loan rule by Biden-Harris administration

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has called on the Biden-Harris administration to withdraw a proposed rule by the Department of Education aimed at canceling student loans based on hardships.

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

By High Country Times | Dec 3, 2024

Of the 150 junior students taking the English portion of the ACT in Avery County Schools, 46 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Wilkes County in week ending Nov. 23

By High Country Times | Dec 3, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending Nov. 23?

By High Country Times | Dec 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Foxx urges withdrawal of proposed changes to disability employment protections

By High Country Times | Dec 3, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has voiced her concerns over proposed changes by the Biden-Harris administration to Section 14(c) programs.

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Hearing focuses on civics education in K-12 curricula

By High Country Times | Dec 3, 2024

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education is set to hold a hearing titled “Back to Basics: America’s Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula.” The session will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 23?

By High Country Times | Dec 2, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By High Country Times | Dec 2, 2024

Of the 568 junior students taking the English portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 208 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 23

By High Country Times | Dec 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Alleghany County Schools registered 39 junior students ready for college based on English performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Dec 1, 2024

Of the 94 junior students taking the English portion of the ACT in Alleghany County Schools, 39 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Watauga County in week ending Nov. 23?

By High Country Times | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Yancey County in week ending Nov. 23?

By High Country Times | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, 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 Nov. 23?

By High Country Times | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 23?

By High Country Times | Dec 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted 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 Dec. 2?

By High Country Times | Dec 1, 2024

This former High Country Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 2.