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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ashe County in week ending Mar. 23

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Yancey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 23

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

Avery County: 17.1% fewer students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

There were 17.1% fewer students enrolled in Avery County schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Education Committee Investigates Antisemitism at Rutgers University

Today, Chairwoman Virginia Foxx of the Education and the Workforce Committee has initiated an investigation into the handling of antisemitism at Rutgers University. In a letter addressed to key figures at the university, Foxx expressed serious concerns about the institution's response to antisemitic incidents on its campuses and the lack of protection provided to Jewish students, faculty, and staff.Foxx highlighted the gravity of the situation by stating, "The Committee on Education and the Workforce is investigating Rutgers University’s response to antisemitism and its...

Ashe County: 18.2% fewer students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

Ashe County registered 2,186 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Ashe County in week ending Mar. 23

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

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

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

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

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

Foxx Subpoenas PBGC Over $127 Million Overpayment Investigation

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has taken decisive action by serving a subpoena on Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Director Gordon Hartogensis after PBGC failed to provide satisfactory responses to the Committee's inquiries regarding the agency's gross negligence in overpaying $127 million in taxpayer money to the Central States Pension Fund for deceased participants.In the cover letter accompanying the subpoena, Foxx expressed her concerns, stating, "The responses show a complete and total lack of respect for hardworking...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Watauga County in week ending Mar. 23

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

2022-23 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Alleghany County schools?

There were 0.1% more students enrolled in Alleghany County schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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

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

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

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

Foxx Bites Back, Slams White House Workplace Safety “Rules for Thee, but Not for Me”

WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has expressed strong concerns about workplace safety protocols in the White House, particularly in light of the recent increase in dog bite incidents involving President Biden's dog, Commander.In a letter addressed to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su, Foxx highlighted the Committee's ongoing worries about the occupational safety and health program for all employees at the White House and the Executive Office of the President (EOP). Foxx pointed out discrepancies in the...

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