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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Avery County in week ending May 11?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

4.6% of citizens unemployed in Alleghany County in 2021

The unemployment rate in Alleghany County hit 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending May 11?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wilkes County in week ending May 11?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Avery County in week ending May 11?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Harvard leadership criticized for inadequate response to antisemitism

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has released an investigative update highlighting significant shortcomings in Harvard University's response to antisemitic incidents on its campus. The investigation reveals that despite receiving substantial recommendations from Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group (AAG), the university leadership failed to publicize or implement these suggestions.

Presidents testify on antisemitism at universities before congressional committee

On May 23, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, under the chairmanship of Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will convene a full committee hearing with the presidents of Northwestern, Rutgers, and UCLA. The hearing is titled “Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos.”

Foxx queries Labor Secretary over EBSA's cybersecurity following Optum breach

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has submitted a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, seeking further information about the cybersecurity measures of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). This follows a cybersecurity breach at Optum’s Change Healthcare unit, which highlighted the risk cybercriminals pose to EBSA's ability to safeguard workers' data and employer-sponsored health insurance plans.

Haley McManus, former West Wilkes High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Her team enters the tournament as a number six seed.

1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Avery County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Education Committee demands documents from UCLA regarding antisemitism allegations

The Chairwoman of the Education and Workforce Committee, Virginia Foxx (R-NC), has issued a letter to University of California system President Michael Drake, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, and University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib. The letter requests documents and information pertaining to UCLA's handling of an unlawful antisemitic encampment, several instances of antisemitic violence, harassment, and exclusion on campus, as well as the university administration's alleged failure to ensure a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The...

Rep. Good Chairs Hearing on Union Tactics Undermining Elections

On Wednesday, May 22, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will conduct a hearing. Chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), the hearing is titled “Big Labor Lies: Exposing Union Tactics to Undermine Free and Fair Elections.”

Kenzi Lyall, former Alleghany High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship