Buncombe Schools Surpass State in Key Metrics – 2020 Report

TL/DR - Buncombe County Schools' cohort graduation rate has increased by nearly 20 percentage points since 2006, with an average score of 19.1 on the ACT, higher than the state average. However, 77.3% of the district's schools received a grade of C or better, with 10 schools deemed underperforming, five of which are in the Erwin District. The…

Biden-Harris Starts Workforce Drive for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

TL/DR - The Biden-Harris administration launched its Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint, an initiative aiming to build a diverse, skilled workforce for advanced manufacturing jobs. The nationwide drive forms part of the third Investing in America tour and will involve partnerships with employers, unions, and educational and training…

Explore Your Rental Car Insurance Options: Is it Necessary?

TL/DR - The article tackles the question of whether additional insurance is needed when renting a car, with experts suggesting that it largely depends on personal circumstances, credit card benefits, destination, and existing coverage. Vehicle owners' personal insurance policies should generally cover rentals for damage, theft, or injuries caused…

Biden Forgives $9B Student Loans for 125K Borrowers

TL/DR - The Biden administration announced that $9 billion of student loan debt would be erased for 125,000 borrowers, many of whom were already eligible for cancellation through programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, or discharges for those with disabilities. The latest debt forgiveness breakdown…