Education
2 years ago
Protests over Israel and Gaza lead to first skirmishes at UNC Asheville

A fight broke out Sunday between demonstrators and counter-protesters at UNC Asheville.

Education
2 years ago
Here’s how to watch the meteor shower — if clouds cooperate

The trail of debris Halley’s comet left behind is expected to put on a show this weekend as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.

Education
2 years ago
As non-profit dissolves, Weaverville to manage center’s programs

The non-profit Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living (WCCHL) has led programming at the community center since 2021, but will dissolve this summer. The town will assume management with the help of an ad hoc committee.

Education
2 years ago
Tour sheds light on the dirty laundry Thomas Wolfe aired

A Riverside Cemetery Tour will weave fact and fiction to highlight Asheville residents who inspired author’s characters.

The Asheville City Council on Tuesday, April 24, 2024, approved $237,000 in new Strategic Partnership grants, hoping to help narrow an opportunity gap for children from low- to moderate-income families.
Education
2 years ago
Strategic grants tackle a youth opportunity gap

The $237,000 of grants are meant to narrow an opportunity gap for kids from low- to moderate-income families.

Education
2 years ago
Near misses around school buses inspire safety survey event

School bus drivers will be documenting drivers who ignore warning lights and stop arms in an annual survey Wednesday.

Education
2 years ago
‘Unavoidable’ layoffs hit UNC Asheville as chancellor expresses regret

Twelve active staff positions have been eliminated at UNC-Asheville, which is facing a $6 million budget deficit.

Girl Scouts of the USA and the National Alliance on Mental Illness have partnered with the HCA Healthcare Foundation on a new program to teach scouts about mental wellness and resilience, in a project announced Monday, March 18, 2024, in Asheville.
Education
2 years ago
Girl Scouts bring mental wellness to top of mind

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) — With three colorful badges and an age-appropriate curriculum, Girl Scouts […]

Education
2 years ago
Kids can get up-close with trucks, cars and heavy equipment

Children and their families can get up close with some of their favorite big trucks and cars, including fire trucks, police cars and public works vehicles, during a free Truck City AVL event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Tanger Outlets Asheville. It’s a chance for kids to sit in, explore, touch and ask questions about some of the vehicles they might see from a distance all around town, including rescue vehicles, heavy public works equipment like utility tractors and construction machines, and more.

Asheville City Hall
Education
2 years ago
O.U.R. Asheville Academy seeks to engage new voices

Asheville residents who’ve felt left out of local government decision making in the past […]