Asheville Citizen Times

1 day ago | citizen-times.com | Chris Worthy

Books about what and who you love are the best books, especially for little readers who are learning that they are unique and special and so are their interests. Get these from your favorite local bookseller. by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Julien Chung (Little Simon, preschool ages)A told B and B told C… Based on the beloved classic “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” this makes a sweet (and last minute) Mother’s Day gift to share.

4 days ago | citizen-times.com | Jeff Patterson

The college softball season is down to its final few weeks, but the questions are soaring from all over heading into Selection Sunday. Which teams will make the field of 64 for the 2025 NCAA softball tournament? Will there be a team from outside the power conferences make it to the final eight for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City? Is this the year someone dethrones coach Patty Gasso and the four-time reigning champion Oklahoma Sooners?

4 days ago | citizen-times.com | Josh Bell

ASHEVILLE - More than 390 UNC Asheville Bulldogs graduated May 10, 2025 at the spring Commencement ceremony, presided over by Chancellor Kimberly van Noort. "We recognize the long and challenging road it has been for them, especially during this last year of their college journey. Hurricane Helene impacted us all, and we had to overcome so much to be here today," van Noort said at the ceremony. The graduating class ranged in age from 19 to 61, with 89% from North Carolina.

4 days ago | citizen-times.com | Josh Bell

Josh BellA-B Tech graduates sit inside Harrah's Cherokee Center during the university's graduation ceremony, May 10, 2025, in Asheville. Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen TimesFamily members look on during A-B Tech's graduation ceremony inside Harrah's Cherokee Center, May 10, 2025, in Asheville. Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen TimesA-B Tech graduates sit inside Harrah's Cherokee Center during the university's graduation ceremony, May 10, 2025, in Asheville. Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen TimesGov.

4 days ago | citizen-times.com | Josh Bell

Josh BellUNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort leads graduates to Kimmel Arena for the university's graduation ceremony, May 10, 2025 at UNC Asheville. Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen TimesUNC Asheville graduates make their way to Kimmel Arena for the university's graduation ceremony, May 10, 2025 at UNC Asheville. Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen TimesUNC Asheville graduates make their way to Kimmel Arena for the university's graduation ceremony, May 10, 2025 at UNC Asheville.