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 A-B Tech students incarcerated at Western Correctional Center for Women were turned upside down.

A-B Tech 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.

A-B Tech 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 A-B Tech Resource Fair

December 4, 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 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.

Connestee Falls Scholarship Awardee Sets Lofty Goals

September 4, 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 22, 2024 Asheville, N.C. — 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 1, 2024 Asheville, N.C. — Today's burning question considers the ongoing demolition of the A-B Tech Enka-Candler Haynes Tower. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com, and your question could appear in an upcoming column.

All 16 graduates of A-B Tech's BLET program headed to local law enforcement agencies

June 20, 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.