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During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) addressed the House Floor to acknowledge the contributions of American truck drivers to the economy.

Congressional subcommittee to review GAO findings on Biden-Harris FAFSA issues

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Wilkes County in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Ashe County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Wilkes County Schools District increase or decrease their spending on capital outlay in 2022-23?

Wilkes County Schools District allocated a total of $18,285 from state funds to capital outlay in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act aims to expand grant eligibility for job training

In Case You Missed It, Linda McMahon—former United States Administrator of the Small Business Administration—wrote an op-ed in The Hill outlining why Congress should pass the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act to expand Pell Grant eligibility to high-quality, short-term workforce education programs. The objective is to equip America's workers with necessary skills and enhance national productivity.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Mitchell County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Alleghany County Schools District spends $47,604 on capital outlay in 2022-23

Alleghany County Schools District allocated a total of $47,604 from state funds to capital outlay 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 Yancey County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, 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. 16?

These former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mitchell County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Watauga County Schools District spends $78,437 on capital outlay in 2022-23

Watauga County Schools District allocated a total of $78,437 from state funds to capital outlay in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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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.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mitchell County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Alleghany County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Watauga County in week ending Sept. 7

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Watauga County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ashe County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 7