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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Alleghany County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Hearing discusses updates needed for Fair Labor Standards Act

Today, Ryan Mackenzie, Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, addressed a hearing titled "The Future of Wage Laws: Assessing the FLSA's Effectiveness, Challenges, and Opportunities."

Subcommittee examines AI's impact on K-12 education

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education is set to conduct a hearing focused on the influence of artificial intelligence in K-12 education.

Walberg backs DETERRENT Act against foreign influence in education

Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg expressed his support for the bipartisan Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act on the House Floor.

Wilkes County: Medicaid made up 5.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Wilkes County, providing an average of $2,416 per capita to residents.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending Mar. 15?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2022, Mitchell County ranks 35th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,804

In 2022, residents of Mitchell County received an average of $14,804 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th highest in North Carolina.

House GOP leaders urge Senate support for Trump-endorsed budget resolution

Today, a group of Republican leaders in the House of Representatives issued a joint statement supporting the Trump-endorsed House budget resolution.

Subcommittee to examine wage laws in upcoming hearing

Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will conduct a hearing to discuss the future of wage laws.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending Mar. 15?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wilkes County in week ending Mar. 15?

By High Country Times | Mar 23, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Avery County in week ending Mar. 15?

By High Country Times | Mar 23, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, 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.

Alleghany County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.2% in 2022