In addition to many of Western North Carolina’s summer camps offering need-based “camperships,” the Henderson County Young Leaders program, Transylvania County’s Kids in Camps program and the Raleigh-based Scott-Free nonprofit help pay for summer camp for local kids in need.
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Press release: NC Secretary of Commerce to visit Asheville high school next week as part of gov’s ‘Education Works’ tour
N.C. Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco on Tuesday will visit T.C. Roberson High School in Asheville to talk to students in business management and information technology classes.
Posted inEducation, Environment
From our readers: ‘Underwater Otter’ at the Western North Carolina Nature Center
In addition to otters enjoying recently renovated exhibit space, the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville also has two new cougar cubs and renovated spaces for its bobcat and coyotes.
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Press release: NC Center for Creative Retirement offers lifelong learning at upcoming College for Seniors summer term
Classes will be held June 20 through Aug. 3, and 40 courses are offered. Topics include world history, astronomy, art, psychology, wellness and recreation, personal development, and Appalachian studies.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Moffitt proposal to change Buncombe County Commission districting and elections expected to become law
State Sen. Martin Nesbitt, D-Buncombe, said “everybody in Buncombe County” is against the change and that Rep. Tim D. Moffitt, R-Buncombe, has “traumatized our county” with the proposal. But Moffitt said that “by in large” he hears from people supporting the bill and there’s only “a small group of people” working against it.