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For A Personal Trainer, Pandemic Closed One Door, Opened Another
November 21st 2022 Hendersonville, N.C. — During the summer of 2020, western North Carolina local Tim McBride found himself in a life-changing situation. His personal training business in Hendersonville struggled during the pandemic, and he had to make the difficult decision to close its doors.
103-Year-Old Wwii Vet Realizes Lifelong Dream Of Culinary Degree On Veterans Day
November 11th 2022 Black Mountain, N.C. (WLOS) — A lifelong dream was fulfilled for one WNC veteran this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Threading Together A Community: Transformation Village And Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
October 27th 2022 The City of Asheville conducted a Point-in-Time (PIT) count on the evening of Jan. 25, 2022. A requirement from the U.S.
The Competitive Edge
October 10th 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Chef Instructor Chris Bugher brings a collaborative spirit to his culinary teaching, but don’t be fooled: he has the heart of a competitor. As an athlete in high school, he discovered a drive to rack up wins. But it was when he joined the world of competitive cooking that he found his real competitive edge.
Employers Look To Sell New Generation On Manufacturing Jobs
September 21st 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Not long after Paula McWhirter-Buck graduated from Burnsville’s East Yancey High School in 1974, her mother laid down the law: It was time to get a job.
Fall Festival Returns To A-B Tech After 3 Years
September 13th 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's fall festival returned Tuesday.It was the first major on-campus event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Students got to celebrate the start of the semester with multiple activities.
Transferring Credits Between UNC System Schools Just Got Easier
September 9th 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Transferring credits between North Carolina's higher education systems just got easier.Thursday, Sept. 8, the University of North Carolina launched what it calls the common numbering system.
From Mountains To Mountains
August 3rd 2022 Asheville, N.C. — There are countless professional brewers in the craft beer industry who can trace the origins of their careers to a spark ignited by the first sip of a truly exceptional IPA or a torrid love affair with home-brewing. But Kay Gonzalez was just a teenager, still years away from being able to legally drink alcohol, when the brewing bug bit her.
Holding A 45-Year Glassmaking Career Up To The Light
July 31st 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Artist Marty Mitchell has been teaching stained-glass techniques in classes at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College for a remarkable 45 years.
Program To Help Residents Find Long-Term, Living-Wage Jobs Gets Financial Boost
July 27th 2022 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — More money will be coming to a local community college so it can continue to help low-income residents find jobs.