Education
2 years ago
Haw Creek Elementary turns into a fine hang-out spot

School principal and vice principal agree to be duct taped to a wall to reward children whose Fun Run shattered fundraising records.

Education
2 years ago
Too young to vote? Draw an ‘I voted’ sticker — and win

Buncombe County has launched a new contest for children to help create new “I voted” stickers for the November election.

Education
2 years ago
After half a century, professor still at ‘promised land’ in Montreat

Fifty years since he arrived at Montreat College, Dr. Don Wayne King is still in the classroom as a prominent C.S. Lewis scholar.

Education
2 years ago
Surprised Teacher of the Year thinks fun and learning go together

Asheville Middle School’s Kelli Madkins is now in the running to be the North Carolina’s state Teacher of the Year.

Education
2 years ago
District seeks help for surge in mental health issues in schools

Asheville City Schools officials are seeking help to address sharply rising numbers of mental health and behavioral issues in the schools.

Education
2 years ago
Schools, sheriff warn of dangerous ‘Senior Assassin’ game

Officials are warning of serious safety risks from a game that encourages players to surprise each other with water guns.

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.