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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Yancey County schools for 2022-23 school year?

There were 49.1% more students enrolled in Yancey County schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Avery County in week ending Mar. 30

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

This former High Country Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mitchell County in week ending Mar. 23

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

How many students were enrolled in Wilkes County schools for 2022-23 school year?

Wilkes County registered 7,908 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Ashe County in week ending Mar. 23?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the High Country Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Yancey County in week ending Mar. 23

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

How many people were old enough to vote in Avery County during 2021?

Of the 17,747 citizens living in Avery County in 2021, 85.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 15,165 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Watauga County Education: 4,604 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

There were 2% fewer students enrolled in Watauga County schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Wilkes County in week ending Mar. 23?

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

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx Criticizes DOL's Final Walkaround Rule

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has criticized the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final Walkaround Rule, which would allow unions and activists who are not employees of the employer access to worksites during Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections."This rule has absolutely nothing to do with keeping workers safe. Rather it weaponizes OSHA inspections—harming workers’ safety while also increasing employers’ costs. This isn’t surprising given this administration’s zeal for regulatory overreach," Foxx stated.She...

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

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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