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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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113 Watauga County Schools junior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

Of the 345 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 113 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Watauga County in week ending Dec. 14

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Appalachian State researchers aid in relocating giant salamanders for conservation

Slithering through the rocky streams and rivers of the eastern United States, hellbenders are a rare species of giant salamanders. Dr. Michael Gangloff, a professor at Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, has been studying these...

Virginia Foxx criticizes $1 billion DEI spending by Biden-Harris administration

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) voiced her concerns on the House Floor regarding the Biden-Harris Education Department's allocation of $1 billion towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Watauga County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

6 gas stations in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

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

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

Of the 122 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Mitchell County Schools, 21 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

House passes three bills focused on children's education

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced the House's approval of three legislative bills aimed at supporting children and students.

Over 1,500 App State graduates honored during fall commencement

Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on December 13.

Foxx and Scott commend inclusion of workforce act in House resolution

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) have expressed approval for the inclusion of the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act in the House's continuing...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Alleghany County in week ending Dec. 7?

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Science scores on ACT decreased among Avery County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

Of the 150 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Avery County Schools, 31 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Virginia Foxx criticizes DEI spending by Biden-Harris Administration

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx criticized the Biden-Harris administration for spending over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming.

Lawmakers urge DOJ action on pension overpayments for deceased