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Asheville Culinary Artists Head To National Competitions With Eye On Gold Medal Prize
May 15th 2025 Asheville — After winning state and regional rounds, Asheville culinary students are fired up to prove their skills in prestigious national competitions.
A-B Tech Offers Free IT Support Training, Helping Bridge Tech Workforce Gap
February 20th 2025 Asheville Citizen-Times
'My Life's Work': Community College Helping Students Adapt After Helene
December 9th 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 5th 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.
Asheville Tea's Dreams Wash Away in Historic Flood
November 8th 2024 Asheville — 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.
Connestee Falls scholarship awardee sets lofty goals
September 5th 2024 On a bright sunny afternoon in Brevard, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Trinity Wilbanks. As we sat and talked, that sunny day seemed to pale in comparison to Trinity’s bright smile and captivating personality.
A-B Tech Culinary Team Wins American Culinary Federation 2024 National Championship
July 22nd 2024 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 at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Nationals.
Answer Man: Haynes Tower demolition at A-B Tech's Enka campus? Materials to be recycled?
July 1st 2024 Today's burning question considers the ongoing demolition of the A-B Tech Enka-Candler Haynes Tower. Have other questions for our staff?
All 16 graduates of A-B Tech's BLET program headed to local law enforcement agencies
June 21st 2024 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — On Thursday morning, June 20, A-B Tech held its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program graduation for its newest class of cadets.Sixteen cadets finished the program and received their certifications of completion.