Helene Recovery
Wax, Paper and Wood: Culinary Instructor Bronwen McCormick's Recipe for Resilience
December 16th 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 11th 2024 History Professor John Martin Reflects on Post-Helene Cleanup EffortsLike everyone else, A-B Tech History Instructor John Martin thought about leaving town when Helene hit, and his home lost power and water.
'My Life's Work': Community College Helping Students Adapt After Helene
December 6th 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 A-B Tech Resource Fair
December 4th 2024 Buncombe County, N.C. (WLOS) — Hundreds of Buncombe County residents spent the day at A-B Tech 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 19th 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 8th 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 28th 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 24th 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.
A-B Tech Post-Helene Reopening Set for October 28
October 22nd 2024 A-B Tech Community College will reopen for all students and programs on Monday, October 28, following a month-long closure due to impacts from Hurricane Helene.
A-B Tech Reopening Update, October 11, 2024
October 11th 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.