College costs growing faster than inflation DANIEL DE VISÉUSA Today Aug 16, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save College expenses are rising faster than inflation, according to a new report drawn from surveys of students and parents.kAm%96 EJA:42= DEF56?EVD 72>:=J DA6?E Sbc[_`h @? 4@==686 :? E96 a_ad\ae 24256>:4 J62C[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6A@CE[ w@H p>6C:42 !2JD 7@C r@==686 a_ae]k^AmkAm%92EVD 2 `_T :?4C62D6 7C@> E96 2G6C286 72>:=JVD 4@==686 DA6?5:?8 2 J62C 62C=:6C[ Sb_[gbf]k^AmkAm%96 ?6H C6A@CE[ 7C@> E96 9:896C 65F42E:@? 7:C> $2==:6 2?5 E96 >2C<6E C6D62C49 4@>A2?J xAD@D[ 5C2HD 7C@> DFCG6JD @7 `[___ F?56C8C25F2E6 DEF56?ED 2?5 `[___ A2C6?ED[ 4@?5F4E65 E9:D DAC:?8] %96 7:?5:?8D 255 E@ 2 4@?7FD:?8 2?5 D@>6E:>6D 4@?EC25:4E@CJ 5@DD:6C @7 52E2 @? 4@==686 277@C523:=:EJ]k^Am People are also reading… Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. 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New farmers and crafters market opens south of Marion “We are just neighbors who wanted to get together and build something for the community,” Michelle Smith said. McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county. Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer The nine new trails included in the expansion will add more downhills to the existing trail network. McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting McDowell officials will also talk about the upcoming sales tax referendum.
Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. Here's what's on the menu.
New farmers and crafters market opens south of Marion “We are just neighbors who wanted to get together and build something for the community,” Michelle Smith said.
McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. If an increase in McDowell County's sales tax is approved, it could bring in $1.5 million for the county.
Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer The nine new trails included in the expansion will add more downhills to the existing trail network.
McDowell County to consider possible data center moratorium at Monday meeting McDowell officials will also talk about the upcoming sales tax referendum.
