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1,761 students enrolled in Avery County Schools in 2023-24 school year

By High Country Times | Apr 23, 2025

There were 1,761 students enrolled in Avery County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Ashe County: Medicare transfers accounted for 8.7% of income in 2022

By High Country Times | Apr 22, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.7% of income in Ashe County, providing an average of $3,872 per capita to residents.

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Watauga County ranks 93rd highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $9,556 in 2022

By High Country Times | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Watauga County received an average of $9,556 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in North Carolina.

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How many students were enrolled in Ashe County Schools in 2023-24 school year?

By High Country Times | Apr 21, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Ashe County Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 68 fewer students being enrolled.

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Walberg criticizes student loan policies as repayments resume on May 5

By High Country Times | Apr 21, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) voiced opinions following the Department of Education's decision to restart student loan payments on May 5.

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Lawmakers seek answers on antisemitism before hearing with college presidents

By High Country Times | Apr 21, 2025

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens have reached out to three universities in anticipation of a congressional hearing on antisemitism scheduled...

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High Country Times area weekly mass times

By High Country Times | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Alleghany County Schools Education: 1,313 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By High Country Times | Apr 19, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Alleghany County Schools experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 11 fewer students being enrolled.

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2022: Alleghany County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By High Country Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Alleghany County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.1%.

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Watauga County: Residents received $150.85 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By High Country Times | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.7% of income in Watauga County, providing an average of $2,738 per capita to residents.

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How many students were enrolled in Yancey County Schools in 2023-24 school year?

By High Country Times | Apr 17, 2025

There were 2,009 students enrolled in Yancey County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Committee chair calls for investigation into union fund misuse allegations

By High Country Times | Apr 17, 2025

On April 17, 2025, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) requested an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) into alleged misappropriation of funds by 1199SEIU United...

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In 2022, Mitchell County ranks 23rd among North Carolina counties with 33.7% transfer dependency

By High Country Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 33.7% of income in Mitchell County—ranking it 23rd most dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Wilkes County: Medicare dependency reached 8.3% in 2022

By High Country Times | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.3% of income in Wilkes County, providing an average of $3,958 per capita to residents.

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Wilkes County Schools Education: 8,176 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By High Country Times | Apr 15, 2025

There were 8,176 students enrolled in Wilkes County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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App State earns Military Friendly School title for 16th year, ranks as top institution

By High Country Times | Apr 15, 2025

Appalachian State University has been recognized as a 2025–26 Military Friendly School by VIQTORY, maintaining this distinction for the 16th consecutive year.

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App State launches AI concentrations within MBA and data analytics graduate programs

By High Country Times | Apr 15, 2025

This fall, Appalachian State University is offering new artificial intelligence (AI) concentrations within its master’s programs in business administration and applied data analytics.

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Avery County ranks 67th in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By High Country Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Avery County received an average of $12,622 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 34th lowest in North Carolina.

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Appalachian State hosts successful annual iBackAPP Day, raising funds and support globally

By High Country Times | Apr 14, 2025

Appalachian State University recently held its 12th annual iBackAPP Day of Giving, drawing contributions from over 3,100 supporters worldwide.

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Watauga County Schools welcomed 4,583 students in 2023-24 school year

By High Country Times | Apr 13, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Watauga County Schools experienced enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with one fewer students being enrolled.