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UNC board votes to eliminate DEI efforts at NC public universities including UNC Asheville
The UNC Board of Governors adopted a policy requiring "institutional neutrality" and eliminating funding for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in a nearly unanimous vote May 23 at its regular meeting in Raleigh, with all but two members voting in favor. The vote repeals two DEI policies adopted in September 2019, which required each of the state’s 17 public campuses — which include UNC Asheville, Western Carolina University and Appalachian State — employ roles such as a...
Asheville High girls soccer suffers emotional double OT loss to Mooresville in 4th round
The driving rain could hardly hide the tears on the faces of Asheville High's players. The emotions were evident as they walked off the field following a 2-1 double-overtime loss to Mooresville in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 4A girls soccer playoffs. The sting of defeat was raw, with some players burying their faces in their shirts and others hugging each other as they huddled one more time.
How two freshmen helped Hendersonville reach fourth round of NCHSAA girls soccer playoffs
HENDERSONVILLE — Owen midfielder Sadie Lydia turned and dribbled upfield after receiving a pass from her teammate on the backline. Then Hendersonville midfielder Addison Reid chased her down and challenged her for possession just shy of midfield. Reid swiped the ball from Lydia. The freshman took a dribble and...
T.C. Roberson beats Charlotte Catholic in 5 innings in 4A West series opener
Defending N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A state champion T.C. Roberson opened the western regional championship series with a lopsided win over Charlotte Catholic on Tuesday night. The Rams started the regional series with a 13-0 win over Charlotte Catholic, ending the game in the fifth inning. Zeb Swangim led...
State to increase teacher pay? Asheville has NC's worst teacher turnover; cost of living
ASHEVILLE - A teacher pay raise pushed for by the governor and public school educators — whose colleagues have quit in droves in places such as Asheville — appears unlikely as lawmakers look to prioritize private school vouchers. That's according to legislators interviewed about the current budget process...
WNC high school girls soccer power rankings: Seven teams remain after two playoff rounds
The first two rounds of the NCHSAA playoffs have come and gone. Only seven of this week's top 10 teams are still alive in the postseason, including Owen, which makes a big jump into this week's rankings. Here are this week's power rankings, following the first two rounds of playoffs for WNC girls soccer. ...
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