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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.

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.