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News from May 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending May 25?

By High Country Times | May 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wilkes County in week ending May 25?

By High Country Times | May 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Avery County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

By High Country Times | May 31, 2024

Avery County's only university had 36.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Ashe County in week ending May 25?

By High Country Times | May 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2.8% of Watauga County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

Watauga County's only university had 2.8% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mitchell County in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Avery County in week ending May 18?

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Ashe County in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Wilkes County in week ending May 18?

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Watauga County in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

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

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5.1% of Ashe County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Ashe County hit 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Representative Foxx criticizes Manhattan DA Bragg's actions against former President Trump

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued a statement today addressing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s actions concerning the legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump.

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Tristan Salinas, former Watauga High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By High Country Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Foxx investigates unions' use of pensions for shareholder activism

By High Country Times | May 29, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has initiated an inquiry into the use of pension plan holdings by unions for shareholder proxy voting activism. Letters were sent to International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O’Brien, AFL-CIO President Elizabeth Shuler, and Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry.

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Yale and Michigan presidents to participate in antisemitism inquiry

By High Country Times | May 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has sent letters to Yale University President Peter Salovey and University of Michigan President Santa Ono, detailing their participation in transcribed interviews with the Committee. The interview with Yale President Peter Salovey is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., while Michigan President Santa Ono is set for Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. These interviews are part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into antisemitism at both universities.

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Foxx defends employer-sponsored healthcare against Biden administration's policies

By High Country Times | May 28, 2024

Over 150 million Americans prefer the comprehensive and cost-effective health care coverage they receive from their employers. However, the Biden administration is actively attempting to dismantle access and affordability of employer-sponsored plans to increase Obamacare enrollment numbers.

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Bean's subcommittee to examine impact of border policies on K-12 education

By High Country Times | May 28, 2024

On Tuesday, June 4, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will hold a hearing titled "The Consequences of Biden’s Border Chaos for K-12 Schools."

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Foxx introduces bill mandating unions inform members of their rights

By High Country Times | May 28, 2024

WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced H.R. 8573, the Union Members Right to Know Act, on May 28, 2024. The legislation mandates that labor unions inform their members of their free speech rights and the right not to pay dues or fees for nonrepresentational activities based on religious beliefs and practices.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By High Country Times | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.