February 6, 2024 – mountainx.com

Facing $6 million deficit, UNCA to ‘curtail adjunct faculty

February 6, 2024 by Asheville Watchdog

“We need to get our house in order financially” Chancellor Kimberly van Noort said, and promised to “look at the entire university enterprise” including academic offerings. “Possible academic program curtailment is not off the table.”

Warren Wilson athlete discusses challenges of playing basketball with one arm

February 6, 2024 by Justin McGuire

Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel was born without a right arm. But that hasn’t stopped her from earning a spot on Warren Wilson’s women’s basketball team.

BCSO returns downtown without formal partnership with APD

February 6, 2024 by Greg Parlier

Inspired by a September letter from downtown businesses, which spurred numerous meetings between business owners and county leaders, Sheriff Quentin Miller deputized Chief Deputy Herbert Blake to put together a proposal to return deputies downtown on weekend nights. Patrols started Jan. 26, and are currently scheduled to run through June on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Development Roundup: Board of Adjustment to hear proposal for new neighborhood development

February 6, 2024 by Chase Davis

Two projects requiring special use permits and one zoning variance are on the agenda at the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment meeting at noon Wednesday, Feb. 14. The in-person meeting will be at the Board of Commissioners Chambers, 200 College St.

What’s new in food: The Market Place nominated for James Beard Award

February 6, 2024 by salina

The Market Place places in James Beard Award Semifinals. Plus: Mardi Gras masquerade comes to Eulogy, Good Hot Fish opens on the South Slope, and more!

Pia Silvani on training dogs — and humans

February 6, 2024 by Jessica Wakeman

Pia Silvani is the director of behavior and training at the Asheville Humane Society, where she and a team of trainers teach canine manners and “puppy kindergarten” classes.

Around town: Benefit to fight period poverty

February 6, 2024 by tamvyh66662222

‘Valenween’ benefit merges Valentine’s and Halloween to fight period poverty. Plus: Valentine’s Day card drive for senior citizens, Black History legacy month events and more!