Education
1 year ago
New principals named at two Buncombe County schools

Buncombe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson has announced two new principals for the 2024-25 academic year.

On The Town
1 year ago
Juneteenth celebrations scheduled throughout Asheville

Events include a block party, free lunch and learning sessions, a Juneteenth gala and Juneteenth-themed music events downtown.

On The Town
1 year ago
Juneteenth series offers lessons on history and Civil Rights legacies

Lessons on the legacy of three slain Civil Rights workers helped kick off a “Lunch & Learn” series as part Juneteenth commemorations in Asheville.

Education
1 year ago
Pollinator celebration set for Warren Wilson College

The Pollinator Day Celebration is set for noon-6 p.m. Saturday on the campus of Warren Wilson College

On The Town
1 year ago
Asheville Ideas Fest brings luminaries to enlighten city this week

The annual event covers eclectic topics from spiritual development to urban improvement and political polarization.

Education
1 year ago
Enka educator named Buncombe’s Teacher of the Year

Martha Tallent, who has taught science at Enka Middle School since 2022, is Buncombe County Schools’ Teacher of the Year.

Education
1 year ago
Study will help decide if city, county school districts should merge

The Buncombe County Board of Education got an update Thursday on the School Consolidation Feasibility Study

Education
1 year ago
Dr. Glenda Weinert appointed to vacant school board seat

Dr. Glenda Weinert has been tapped to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Buncombe County Board of Education.

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Education
1 year ago
27 apply for vacant Buncombe County Schools board seat

The Buncombe County Board of Education has a vacancy, and more than two dozen people want to fill it.

Education
2 years ago
Charter schools fear loss of funding for school nurses

Loss of county funds affects school nurses at four charter schools, where teachers might have to take on extra responsibilities.