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Andrew Lunceford, a recent Level Up: Core Construction graduate, operates a saw in Blue Ridge Community College's Spearman Building. (Photo credit: Blue Ridge Community College/Benjamin Rickert)
Education
4 days ago
Free summer program trains next generation of builders

Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock targets workforce gaps with hands-on courses

Education
2 weeks ago
Fairview Elementary marks centennial with confetti, artwork, alumni

Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present.

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display

Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their “Barn Owlet Watch 2026” livestream.

Mars Hill University has named Tracy Parkinson as its next president
Education
2 weeks ago
Mars Hill University names Tracy Parkinson as next president

Longtime provost to succeed retiring President Tony Floyd after national search

Education
2 weeks ago
Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors

Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.

Education
3 weeks ago
AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll

North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.

Education
3 weeks ago
Meet Anneliese Shreve, Buncombe County Teacher of the Year

Last week, Anneliese Shreve, an English teacher at Buncombe County Early College, was named the Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year.

Education
4 weeks ago
Schools adjust schedules as cold follows day of severe storms

Asheville area school districts delay openings, shift to remote learning after day of tornadoes, wind and snow

Community
1 month ago
Community Night turns Owen Middle School into a gathering place

Families gather weekly for dinner, resources and conversation in a program designed to bring the community into local schools

Education
1 month ago
Buncombe County Schools plans free, family-friendly STEAM Day

STEAM Day, a free, family-friendly event featuring all sorts of science, technology, engineering, arts and math, will be held this weekend at Nesbitt Discovery Academy.

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