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

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Science scores on ACT decreased among Avery County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

Of the 150 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Avery County Schools, 31 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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

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

Virginia Foxx criticizes DEI spending by Biden-Harris Administration

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx criticized the Biden-Harris administration for spending over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming.

Lawmakers urge DOJ action on pension overpayments for deceased

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Representative Bob Good are maintaining pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding taxpayer funds used for improper payments to multiemployer pension plans.

1 gas station in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7

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

Science scores on ACT increased among Wilkes County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

Of the 568 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Wilkes County Schools, 127 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

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

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Watauga County in week ending Dec. 7

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Alleghany County in week ending Dec. 7

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

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

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

24 Alleghany County Schools junior students met science college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

Of the 94 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Alleghany County Schools, 24 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Alleghany County in week ending Dec. 7

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ashe County in week ending Dec. 7

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

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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 were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending Dec. 7?

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Ashe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 7

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

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Science scores on ACT increased among Ashe County Schools 11th-graders in 2022-23 school year

Of the 188 junior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Ashe County Schools, 52 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Alleghany County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 7

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Yancey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7