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News from December 2024

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Foxx criticizes education department over repeated audit failures

By High Country Times | Dec 5, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) addressed the House Floor, criticizing the Biden-Harris Education Department for failing its audit for the third consecutive year.

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Virginia Foxx discusses benefits of launchpad jobs over traditional college degrees

By High Country Times | Dec 5, 2024

On December 5, 2024, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor about "launchpad jobs," which are paving the way for career success without necessitating a college degree.

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Virginia Foxx shares thoughts on beauty and bureaucracy

By High Country Times | Dec 5, 2024

In early December of 2024, Virginia Foxx expressed her views through social media posts.

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

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

Of the 345 junior students taking the reading portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 154 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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6 gas stations in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 30

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending Nov. 30?

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 30?

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 30

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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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Chairman Aaron Bean addresses concerns over K-12 curricula

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean chaired a hearing on K-12 curricula titled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, Self-Government in K-12 Curricula."

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Subcommittee reviews AmeriCorps audit failures amid expansion plans

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), is scheduled to conduct a hearing on December 11 at 10:15 a.m. The session will focus on the policies and priorities of AmeriCorps, particularly...

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U.S. students record lowest math and science scores in two decades

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has expressed concern over the recent Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) results.

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Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 7?

By High Country Times | Dec 4, 2024

These former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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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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Virginia Foxx criticizes FEMA response as inadequate

By High Country Times | Dec 3, 2024

U.S. Congress member Virginia Foxx shares thoughts on leadership and criticizes FEMA's response via social media posts dated December 2-3, 2024.

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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.