The late Elder John R. Hayes, a leader in Asheville’s Black community, was a visionary who dedicated his life to uplifting youth and opening doors of opportunity for the underserved. …
Nearly 140 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) are now open for applications. This represents nearly $1.8 million in available scholarship funds. At NCCF, we believe…
Sophia West By Kristin D’Agostino – Sophia West, a student in the college’s English Language Acquisition (ELA) program, moved to Asheville from St. Elizabeth Parish in southwestern Jamaica nine years…
Black children’s book authors Jaha Avery and Veronica Chapman read and signed copies of their books. Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe (R2S) and Christine W. Avery Learning Center (CWA) welcomed celebrated…
Duane Adams, Associate Director of A-B Tech’s Small Business Center. By Duane Adams – The impact of Hurricane Helene has changed the topography of the region, and remnants of the…
All the studies since 1963 have recommended that the school systems join together. Maybe, maybe not. A year ago, in September of 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly mandated that…
Kidada Wynn, Executive Director of Peak Academy, and Dr. Dwight Mullen, Board Chair. Photo: Renato Rotolo/The Urban News Peak Academy is a four-year-old charter school that began with 87 students…
Aspire Appalachian pathway program to benefit transfer students. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) has partnered with Appalachian State University’s Aspire Appalachian program, which provides a streamlined path for students enrolled…
Children develop foundational skills through interactive learning, storytelling, and artistic expression. Chiquitos preschool believes in holistic child-centered learning through play. In their program, children develop foundational skills through interactive learning,…
Dr. Darwin Carter, Director of Innovative Programming Asheville City Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Darwin Carter as the new Director of Innovative Programming, leading both Cougar…
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