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

Hearing set on improving teacher preparation amid nationwide shortages

Tomorrow, September 25, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing titled “Innovative Teacher Preparation: Properly Equipping America’s Educators.” The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL).

House passes bill addressing campus hazing

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5646, known as the bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, aimed at addressing hazing on college campuses and ensuring student safety nationwide.

Chairman Owens addresses findings on Biden-Harris Administration's handling of FAFSA

Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) chaired a hearing titled "GAO Uncovers Biden-Harris FAFSA Failures" on September 24, 2024. Owens provided the following statement during the hearing:

Appalachian State University to test emergency siren system on October 2

Appalachian State University will conduct a test of its Boone campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The university's Emergency Preparedness website provides examples of the tones used during emergencies and tests.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Wilkes County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Avery County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wilkes County in week ending Sept. 14?

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

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Ashe County Schools District increases spending on employee benefits by 3.7% in 2022-23

Ashe County Schools District allocated a total of $7.2 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Foxx subpoenas acting Secretary Su over independent contractor rules

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has issued a subpoena to Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Julie Su. The subpoena seeks information on the Biden-Harris administration’s actions regarding independent contractors.

US federal funds aid Chinese military via university partnerships

Following a year-long investigation, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) have revealed that U.S. federal research funding has contributed to China's technological advancements and military modernization. The investigation found that nearly 9,000 joint research publications, funded by the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community, involved collaborations between American and Chinese researchers on strategic technology research with military...

Congressional subcommittee to hold hearing on GAO findings about FAFSA failures

Tomorrow, September 24, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will hold a hearing titled “GAO Uncovers Biden-Harris FAFSA Failures.” The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT).

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ashe County in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ashe County in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Alleghany County in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Watauga County Schools District increase or decrease their spending on employee benefits in 2022-23?

Watauga County Schools District allocated a total of $10.1 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mitchell County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?