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Hurricane Helene caused significant damage in the High Country on September 27, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages.

Virginia Foxx joins White House Christmas Tree Ceremony and shares Thanksgiving message

Virginia Foxx participated in a White House Christmas Tree Ceremony alongside the Cartner family and shared reflections on North Carolina's contributions via social media on November 27, 2024.

Subcommittee to examine K-12 curricula focusing on America's founding

On December 4, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will convene for a hearing at 10:15 a.m. The session, chaired by Representative Aaron Bean from Florida, is titled “Back to Basics: America’s Founding, Civics,...

Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 30?

This former High Country Times area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, Nov. 30.

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18 Mitchell County Schools senior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

Mitchell County Schools registered 18 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their math performance on the ACT.

1 gas station in cities throughout Ashe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Avery County in week ending Nov. 16?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Legislation seeks to block federal aid for colleges involved in Israel boycotts

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer have introduced bipartisan legislation targeting colleges and universities that engage in commercial boycotts associated with the...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Watauga County in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mitchell County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

22 Ashe County Schools 12th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

Ashe County Schools registered 22 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their math performance on the ACT.

1 gas station in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Virginia Foxx urges Labor Department action during presidential transition

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is urging the Department of Labor to fulfill its duties during the presidential transition.

Appalachian State's business programs earn national recognition for quality education

Appalachian State University, based in Boone, North Carolina, has been recognized for its business education programs for the academic year 2024–25.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ashe County in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Alleghany County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 16?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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16 Avery County Schools 12th-graders ready for college based on math performance on 2022-23 ACT

Avery County Schools registered 16 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their math performance on the ACT.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Wilkes County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, 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 Nov. 25?