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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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129 Watauga County Schools 11th-graders ready for college based on science performance on 2022-23 ACT

Of the 345 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 129 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Foxx criticizes Schumer's attempt at securing appointment before end of term

In a recent statement, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed her disappointment with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's actions.

AmeriCorps audit failures spark scrutiny at congressional hearing

Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) led a hearing focused on the policies and priorities of AmeriCorps, particularly its failure in the FY 2024 audit.

House passes NDAA with focus on education-related provisions

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her support following the House's approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Chair Foxx criticizes Biden-Harris rule on coal industry's insurance liabilities

Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) commented on the Biden-Harris administration’s final rule concerning the increased self-insurance liability obligations of coal production companies.

Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14?

This former High Country Times area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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

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

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

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mitchell 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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Wilkes County Schools registered 173 junior students ready for college based on reading performance on 2022-23 ACT

Of the 568 junior students taking the reading portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 173 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Foxx criticizes Bureau of Labor Statistics for lack of transparency

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has criticized the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for not providing timely information and responses to the Committee's oversight requests.

Subcommittee examines AmeriCorps audit failures amid expansion concerns

Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will convene to examine AmeriCorps' audit performance.

Appalachian State recognized as top food allergy-friendly college

Appalachian State University has been recognized for its efforts to accommodate students with food allergies, earning a spot as No. 10 on Spokin’s list of “Top 100 Food Allergy-Friendly Colleges” for 2024.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Wilkes County in week ending Nov. 30

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

Avery County Schools registered 46 junior students ready for college based on reading performance on 2022-23 ACT

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Yancey County in week ending Nov. 30

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

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of regular 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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