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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. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Virginia Foxx criticizes Biden administration over student loan debt handling

In a recent statement, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed her criticism of the U.S. Department of Education's handling of student loan debt.

Foxx responds to withdrawal of Biden-Harris sports rule

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has commented on the Biden-Harris administration's decision to withdraw a rule concerning women's sports.

Appalachian State reflects on growth amid challenges in its 125th anniversary year

As Appalachian State University concludes its 125th year, the institution reflects on a period characterized by growth and achievement.

Virginia Foxx urges OSHA to drop federal heat rule due to small business concerns

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has called on the Department of Labor's Acting Secretary Julie Su to reconsider the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed federal heat rule.

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

Of the 94 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Alleghany County Schools, 27 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Avery County in week ending Dec. 14

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

3 gas stations in cities throughout Mitchell County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 14

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

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

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Ashe County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 14

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

House GOP releases report on combating campus antisemitism

Today, Speaker Johnson and House GOP Leadership, along with several committee chairs, presented findings from a seven-month investigation into antisemitism on American college campuses.

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

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 14

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

2 gas stations in cities throughout Alleghany County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 14

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

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113 Watauga County Schools junior students met math college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

Of the 345 junior students taking the math portion of the ACT in Watauga County Schools, 113 were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Watauga County in week ending Dec. 14

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

Appalachian State researchers aid in relocating giant salamanders for conservation

Slithering through the rocky streams and rivers of the eastern United States, hellbenders are a rare species of giant salamanders. Dr. Michael Gangloff, a professor at Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, has been studying these...

Virginia Foxx criticizes $1 billion DEI spending by Biden-Harris administration