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Asheville Culinary Team Wins Gold Medal In National Cooking Competition In Las Vegas
August 5, 2025 Asheville, N.C. — It was a turbulent year for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's Hot Food Team, as the emerging culinary artists endured Tropical Storm Helene and were forced to adapt to a coach switch-up ahead of competing on a national stage.
Father-Son Duo Inspires At WNC Police Graduation, Largest Class In A Decade
June 18, 2025 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Multiple local law enforcement agencies, including Hendersonville Police and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, all welcomed new officers on Wednesday, June 18.
Swannanoa Sisterhood: Graduating Student-Inmates Reflect On Life After Helene
May 31, 2025 Asheville, N.C. — When Tropical Storm Helene hit Swannanoa, the lives of the 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ students incarcerated at Western Correctional Center for Women were turned upside down.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Featured in EducationNC "Running Towards Disaster" Podcast
May 23, 2025 Hurricane Helene came into North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024, changing the lives and landscape of western North Carolina. Water records were broken, rivers changed course, and many people were at a loss, without words to describe what had just happened, but not at a loss for what to do.
Asheville Culinary Artists Head To National Competitions With Eye On Gold Medal Prize
May 15, 2025 Asheville, N.C. — After winning state and regional rounds, Asheville culinary students are fired up to prove their skills in prestigious national competitions.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Offers Free IT Support Training, Helping Bridge Tech Workforce Gap
February 20, 2025 Asheville, N.C. — The BlackRock Foundation has awarded a $1 million, two-year grant to Charlotte-based Per Scholas North Carolina, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to advancing economic mobility through building sustainable and inclusive tech talent pipelines.
'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¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Resource Fair
December 4, 2024 Buncombe County, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of Buncombe County residents spent the day at 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ connecting with organizations that will help them move forward nearly 10 weeks after Helene.
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.