Education

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…

2024 National Championship, Chefs Win Individual Contests A student team from A-B Tech Community College’s renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the college’s second national championship on July 17…

Dr. Charles Foust, former superintendent of New Hanover County Schools. By Cash Michaels – Did right-wing politics play a role in the sudden firing of Dr. Charles Foust, the African…

Shaw is a small, private, Baptist-affiliated historically Black University. By Cash Michaels – As of July 1st, 45 of the small, private, Baptist-affiliated historically Black university’s students were in danger…

Randall L. Richardson Randall L. Richardson was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Limestone University in May of 2023, the first African American to hold that position in…

This year honorees included students from Asheville High School, Buncombe County Early College, Carolina Day School, Christ School, North Buncombe HS, and T.C. Roberson HS. Students (L-R): Imani Banks; Judy…