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  1. Theater review: 'Noises Off' funny stuff at Parkway PlayhouseRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... gets his chance on stage as Lloyd Dallas, the erstwhile director of this batty troupe of thespians. Costuming by Asheville's Deborah Austin is great fun: Note the double-breasted blazers, fancy frocks and dark gray dress shirts with gray neckties, ...

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  2. Lots of music in the clubs during Bele ChereRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... of what's going on in the downtown venues all weekend long. Friday Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave., features Asheville's rock and blues bad boy David Earl and the Plowshares. Show at 9:30 p.m. Stella Blue, 31 Patton Ave., has music downstairs and ...

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro

  3. Parkway film wins awardRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    Comments on Topix forums : ASHEVILLE "The Blue Ridge Parkway: America's Favorite Journey," a film created by Aperture Films of California for the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center's theater, has received a ...

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro, Blue Ridge Parkway, US National Parks, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

  4. Chacin leads pro baseball in winsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    Comments on Topix forums : ASHEVILLE Former Asheville Tourists pitcher Jhoulys Chacin has 15 wins this season, the most by any pitcher in pro baseball.

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro

  5. EDC touts successesRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ASHEVILLE More jobs, better wages, millions of dollars in investment. Those were the successes touted by the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County at its annual meeting Thursday at the ...

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    Related Topix: Buncombe County, NC, Asheville Metro

  6. No summer recess for Congress without oil planRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... representatives and senators that we want action now, not promises. Judgment Day will be on Nov. 4. Frank Quinlan, Asheville In your voice Read reactions to this story Report item as: (required) X Comment: (optional) Missing input fields. You must ...

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  7. Global warming a scam to enrich a few at cost to manyRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... and be paid by the funds stolen from us. This will become an America that we're not accustomed to. Kirt Grayson, Asheville In your voice Read reactions to this story Report item as: (required) X Comment: (optional) Missing input fields. You must ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Asheville Metro

  8. Hoops: 'Free Throw Wizard' stops shootingRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    Tyler Norris Goode * TGoode@CITIZEN-TIMES.com * published July 25, 2008 12:15 am ASHEVILLE Nothing about Fred Feder's appearance would suggest he was ever wicked good at shooting free throws.

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro, World Records

  9. 'Legislating from the bench' is a mantra, not realityRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... ent nine justices before he votes. He will learn that a large majority are Republican appointees. Pauline Council, Asheville

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    Related Topix: US Supreme Court, US News

  10. A guide to local brews at Bele ChereRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ASHEVILLE Beer has long been a part of Asheville's Bele Chere festival. And as usual, there are plenty of taps serving ice-cold Budweiser and other Anheuser-Busch products.

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    Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Beer, Beverages, Anheuser Busch Companies

  11. Former Erwin High, UNC basketball star McCants returns to Bele ChereRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ASHEVILLE Don't let the sea of vendor tents fool you.There's much more to Bele Chere than buying handcrafted items and fried food.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Rashad McCants, NBA Players

  12. Hot picks: Tony Kiss' guide to Bele Chere entertainmentRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    Friday Love that Laura Maybe we're a bit on the biased side, since she's one of our take5 writers, and a good friend, but singer-songwriter Laura Blackley is also one of Asheville's finest performers, too.

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    Related Topix: Balsam, NC, Asheville Metro

  13. Downturn in real estate market will bring great deals on housesRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... live in a particular area is increasing. Government regulation or terrain in the area restricts new building. In Asheville, both of these factors are in play. Regulations make it virtually impossible to build affordable housing. Also, the area is ...

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    Related Topix: Housing, Foreclosures, Real Estate

  14. Bele Chere headliners hit stage at Memorial StadiumRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ASHEVILLE The headlining shows for Bele Chere are moving to Memorial Stadium, which will host the reggae groove of Third World and The Wailers Friday night and the country sounds of Steve Azar and Travis Tritt ...

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    Related Topix: Reggae, Third World, Travis Tritt, Country, Asheville Metro, The Wailers

  15. Nature Center too valuable to suffer deep budget cutsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    According to a July 11 newsletter from the WNC Nature Center, "There is a 20 percent proposed cut in funding for the 2008-9 operating budget of the WNC Nature Center proposed by the City of Asheville Finance ...

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro, Family, Kids, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  16. McCain returns to Bele Chere Friday with new CDRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... last month. And after the fun he had making the record, don't be surprised if he tries it again. McCain returns to Asheville, playing Bele Chere on Friday night. Not his first Bele Chere This is McCain's second Bele Chere, his first visit being in ...

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    Related Topix: Greenville, SC

  17. What to bring to Bele Chere and what to leave at homeRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... parking is expensive when it's available at all. Use the shuttles, which are $3 for a roundtrip and run from the Asheville Mall and the K-mart Plaza on Patton Avenue. Doggie detention area First of all, says Bele Chere Festival Coordinator Melissa ...

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  18. Real estate courses offeredRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ASHEVILLE Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is offering accelerated Real Estate pre-licensing and post-licensing courses in addition to regular-length classes for the fall semester.

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro

  19. Local fare, festival favorites come together at Bele ChereRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    Carol Motsinger * CMotsinger@CITIZEN-TIMES.com * published July 25, 2008 12:15 am ASHEVILLE The food's got rock star appeal at Bele Chere.

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    Related Topix: Asheville Metro, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

  20. Festival serves up lots of family eventsRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... Children's entertainment presented by Food Lion. * 6:30-7 p.m.: Mountain Thunder Cloggers. Sunday n1-4 p.m.: The Asheville Fire Department's PALS clown troupe. Offerings from nonprofits * The Asheville Tennis Association will have a short tennis ...

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