Department of Labor Awards $49M for Job Training in High-Demand Sectors for Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, Northern Border Regions' Workers
Sep 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority and the Northern Border Regional Commi...
Dr. Mark Dougherty Receives Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence
Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Mark Dougherty’s commitment to the well-being of the Tri-County Technical College community, through student engagement and proactive leadership...
Announcing the 2024 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 75th Annual Membership Gathering
Sep 11, 2024
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Grandview Ballroom at Appalachia...
Asheville City Schools names Principal of the Year
Sep 11, 2024
Asheville City Schools has selected Carrie Buchanan as the district’s Principal of the Year. Buchanan serves as the principal at Hall Fletcher Eleme...
Beckie Spears named 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year
May 28, 2024
Congratulations to Appalachian State University alumna, Beckie Spears '15 on being named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Yea...
Student and Teacher Come 'Full Circle' as J.V. Washam Educators
May 28, 2024
Olivia Bartholomew-Schoch discovered her love of reading in fourth grade while attending J.V. Washam Elementary. She credits her teacher, Jessica Mize...
Dr. Melanie Honeycutt named 2024 NC Technology Director of the Year
May 22, 2024
Alumna Dr. Melanie Honeycutt '99 '13 was named the 2024 North Carolina Technology Director of the Year! She earned her Master of Library Science and D...
Hakanson named top teacher
May 17, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members surprised North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) teacher McKenna Hakanson on...
Stable child care in Watauga County would add 300 employees to the local economy, study finds
May 17, 2024
Insufficient child care is keeping 300 individuals out of the labor pool in Watauga County, a new study estimates....
Wooten named teacher of the year
Apr 25, 2024
Wilkes Central High School social studies teacher Breanna Wooten was recognized as the Wilkes County Schools’ 2024-25 teacher of the year Tuesday ni...