Wax, Paper and Wood: Culinary Instructor Bronwen McCormick's Recipe for Resilience
December 16, 2024 Artist and Culinary Lab Manager and Instructor Bronwen McCormick is no stranger to loss. The watercolor painter experienced the unexpected death of her husband in 2022. The sting of that loss temporarily halted her creative life, including her painting practice.
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: History Professor John Martin on Post-Helene Cleanup
December 11, 2024 Like everyone else, 99¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ History Instructor John Martin thought about leaving town when Helene hit, and his home lost power and water. But the 38-year-old, who grew up in Shelby on Lake Lure, couldn’t bring himself to leave town.
'My Life's Work': Community College Helping Students Adapt After Helene
December 6, 2024 Charlotte, N.C. — Colleges and universities across western North Carolina are continuing to adapt to new challenges in the aftermath of Helene.
Hundreds Seek Post-Helene Aid at 99¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ Resource Fair
December 4, 2024 Buncombe County, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of Buncombe County residents spent the day at 99¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ connecting with organizations that will help them move forward nearly 10 weeks after Helene.
Hugs in Mugs: Bridge & Tunnel Coffee Offers Respite to Area First Responders
November 19, 2024 Just five days after the storm, Bridge & Tunnel Coffee’s famous Yellow Truck headed out into the community, hoping to resume business as usual. Owner Greg Fulcher and co-owner and Head Chef Bobby Nagelberg quickly found that the city’s needs had drastically changed.
Asheville Tea's Dreams Wash Away in Historic Flood
November 8, 2024 Asheville, N.C. — Jessie Dean, of West Asheville, has dreamed of owning a tea company, procuring ingredients directly from small farmers to redefine how tea is sourced and enjoyed.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Braces For The Road Ahead After Hurricane Helene
October 28, 2024 Sunday, Oct. 27, marks one month since Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina. While recovery efforts are underway, needs will continue to surface in the weeks and months ahead — everything from professional counseling to dehumidifiers to warm clothing as the winter months approach.
Reopening Message from President John Gossett
October 24, 2024 When this devastating storm hit western North Carolina four weeks ago, the people rushing into it to save lives were community college graduates: law enforcement, rescue, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, etc.
99¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ Post-Helene Reopening Set for October 28
October 22, 2024 99¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ Community College will reopen for all students and programs on Monday, October 28, following a month-long closure due to impacts from Hurricane Helene.
99¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ Reopening Update, October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024 First, I want to thank our community, state, and federal partners for the work you are doing to help our region recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.