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The lowdown on the low that's got us down

NEWS

Pamela McCown | 12 days ago

Extensive rains across the region over the weekend caused numerous problems with flooded rivers, creeks, roads, downed trees and landslides. And we can look to a pesky area of low pressure that's hanging out in our area as the instigator of all this trouble.

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If April showers bring May flowers, we should be set

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Pamela McCown | 15 days ago

After a wet April, it looks like the large-scale weather pattern will not shift much as we head into this first week of May. And, while Asheville received above normal rainfall for the month of April, some locations west of the French Broad River Valley were soaked with over 14 inches of rain.

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Chris Sparks nominated for Eisner Award for work on comic to combat Parkinson's

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David Forbes | 30 days ago

A-B Tech graduate and local business owner Chris Sparks has been nominated for an Eisner Award for his work editing a comics anthology that raised funds to fight Parkinson's disease.

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A-B Tech President Hank Dunn issues apology for recent board actions

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Margaret Williams | 03/22/2013

Dr. Hank Dunn, President of A-B Tech Community College, released the following statement in response to controversy surrounding his move to block a critic of the school from being appointed to its board of trustees.

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Fryar apologizes for harsh words, calls for A-B Tech trustees to resign

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 03/19/2013

In a letter sent to several local media outlets, Buncombe County Commissioner Mike Fryar apologized for calling A-B Tech President Hank Dunn a "little Hitler" and a "sick little puppy." But the freshman commissioner continues to lambast the president in the new letter, arguing that Dunn acted outside his job description in a way that "undermines the authority of the full Board of Trustees." He also calls for trustees who worked with Dunn on the maneuver to resign.

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Reuters highlights Asheville's economic development efforts

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David Forbes | 02/14/2013

Reuters' article about President Obama's visit yesterday highlighted local economic development efforts by the Economic Development Coalition and A-B Tech.

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The challenges of winter weather

NEWS

Pamela McCown | 01/24/2013

Winter can bring all kinds of challenges to the mountains — from cold and windy conditions like we've seen today to the threat for wintry weather. And, while snow can bring an almost festive vibe to our area, the threat of freezing rain or sleet is a whole other story.

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Winter is about to arrive

NEWS

Pamela McCown | 01/17/2013

After three days of rain, many locations in Western North Carolina have reported significant rainfall. Now, the larger-scale weather pattern appears to be shifting into a more winter-like pattern for the Eastern U.S., with a significant winter storm expected later today and arctic air moving in over the weekend. So, hold on: It looks like it's going to be a bumpy ride!

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Pub cycles, BID boards, and more: a roundup from Asheville City Council's Dec. 11 meeting

NEWS

David Forbes | 12/12/2012

While the continuing struggle over the fate of the city of Asheville's water system was the evening's main issue, Asheville City Council had plenty of other topics to tackle at last night's session.

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Inversion and balloons (much better than inverted balloons)

NEWS

Pamela McCown | 10/13/2012

Fall brings many changes to Western North Carolina, from the turning of the leaves to the turning up of the thermostat. These cooler nights mean that many of us are heating our homes with wood-burning stoves and fireplaces to ward off the chill. Most of the time, the wood smoke (along with other particulates that are in the air) mix through much of the lowest layer of our atmosphere, called the troposphere. But when the air is cool and the winds are calm, we can occasionally see those tiny particles concentrated in the early morning air under what meteorologists call a radiational temperature inversion. Such was the case this morning, as you can see in the image below from Madison County, looking to the southeast across the valley toward the Craggies (image center) and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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A-B Tech hosts Job Fair on Thursday, May 16

Margaret Williams | 4 days ago

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AC-T: A-B Tech partnership faltered early

Jake Frankel | 6 days ago

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Instructors needed for Creative Business Management Program

Jake Frankel | 14 days ago

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AC-T: Suit filed in A-B Tech board flap

Jake Frankel | 04/16/2013

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A-B Tech's Mona Cornwell dies at 53

Jake Frankel | 04/03/2013

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University Business magazine: A-B Tech a "model of efficiency

David Forbes | 03/29/2013

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Galyean named as Coca-Cola Community College National Academic Team Silver Scholar

Margaret Williams | 03/22/2013

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Bill would allow Fryar on A-B Tech board

Jake Frankel | 03/20/2013

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AC-T: A-B Tech building projects begin soon

Jake Frankel | 03/18/2013

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Screening of energy documentary "Switch" set for Feb. 20

Caitlin Byrd | 02/14/2013

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