Audrey Blair Audrey Blair focuses on identifying core issues and crafting strategies for change. By blending design thinking with problem-solving and a dash of creativity, she helps leaders grow and …
Duane Adams, Associate Director of A-B Tech’s Small Business Center. By Duane Adams – Are you looking for money to start or maintain your business? If so, you may already…
The highly acclaimed North Carolina Central University Sound Machine Drumline and Majorettes. The Christine Avery Learning Center is excited to announce the launch of its Music Is Life program, set…
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…
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