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Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:55 p.m. Blue Ridge Community College Board of Trustees will meet in a strategic planning retreat from noon to 5 p.m. Monday in Blue Ridge Conference Hall at Blue Ridge Community College's Technology Education and Development Center.
DISTRICTWIDE: Wednesday is a school holiday for Veterans Day. Join Jessica Browning, a certified college admissions and career planner, for "Top 7 College Admissions Tips," a free presentation on navigating through the college admissions process at 6:30 p.m. Nov.
Buncombe County schools choral clinic
The annual Buncombe County Schools All County Choral Clinic will be held for high school students at 7 p.m. tonight at Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville City Council, mayoral election hits record low turnout
This week's City Council elections were marked by a lopsided mayoral win, victories by three political newcomers - and voter apathy.
Western North Carolina road report
Depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances, construction sites where delays may occur this week include: Both directions of Interstate 40 are closed between Exit 20, West of Asheville, and Exit 421 east of Knoxville, Tenn., due to a rock slide at mile marker 2.6 on I-40 in North Carolina.
Religion notes: Celebrate All Saints Day in Fairview
E-mail information about faith-based events and what's going on at your place of worship at least two weeks in advance of the event to Features Editor Bruce Steele at bsteele@citizen-times.com. Items are published 1-8 days in advance, in Saturday's Mountains section, space permitting.
Weapons court fight changed mayoral candidate
Mayoral candidate Robert Edwards' life changed the day he bought a grenade launcher.
5th Annual John L. Perko Classic Marching Band Competition
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at North Buncombe High School The competition starts at 4:00pm, but we encourage you to come early to get a good seat.
Saturday's roundup: North wins, East falls in volleyball; Cloer advances
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. VOLLEYBALL North Henderson 3, Owen 1 In Black Mountain, the Lady Knights won the first round of the 2-A playoffs in four games .
Square dance team holds reunion
ASHEVILLE The Pisgah View Ranch and Candler Square Dance teams will hold a reunion 5-10 p.m. Saturday at the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's Enka campus, Sand Hill Road.
New dropout prevention move holds promise
Students may wait until they are in high school to drop out, but most who do were headed in that direction much earlier.
A-B Tech to offer customer service job training course
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is offering a course in advanced customer service next month as part of the governor's Jobs NOW initiative.
Published: Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. To The Editor: Two years ago, Henderson County held a series of five input sessions about our recreation infrastructure, with much fanfare and little avail.
Grant Paying For YMCA After School Programs
Some middle school children in Buncombe County will soon benefit from new education-based after school programs in the Erwin and Enka districts.
The YMCA of WNC today announced it received a $663,000 grant from the Department of Education to open two 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Buncombe County middle schools.
Western North Carolina road report
Depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances, construction sites where delays may occur this week include: Medium- and low-severity incidents Buncombe County * Two of four lanes of I-26 from mile markers 31-37 - from the I-40 interchange to Long Shoals Road - may be closed in both directions at night until August 2010 for repaving and other ...
Local father killed in car accident
He left behind 2 sons & wife. The family does not have money for funeral costs. Donations can be sent to Moore Funeral Home At Forest Lawn 1498 Sand Hill Road Candler, NC 28715 Point of Contact: Adrianna Hensley 828 458-3581 & Ricky Thomas 828-290-8906
Thursday's prep roundup: Tittle leads East over Brevard
Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11:01 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11:01 p.m. SOCCER East Henderson 4, Brevard 0 Freshman MacKenzie Tittle had a hat trick in this Appalachian Athletic Conference match that East led 1-0 at halftime.
Enka school program video debate of vital interest to all taxpayers
I have read many of the arguments claiming there is 'nothing to see here' with regard to the YouTube video of the President's Day program at Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School.
Square dance teams plan reunion
Published: Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. The Pisgah View Ranch and Candler square dance teams will hold a reunion Saturday, Oct.
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