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Motorcycle film free screening today
... the screening details of two award winning films we are showing on 7th and 8th November at Carolina Cinemas in Asheville. Entry to both the events is free. Screening of two award winning films - One Crazy Ride and Riding solo to the Top of the ... Comment?
Hurysz shakes off ailments, claims state title
... Hurysz won in 15 minutes, 49.77 seconds to top Marvin Ridge's Chris Colo, who finished in 15:57.44 as runner-up. Asheville's Isaac Presson was third in 16:00.58. As a team, Eastern Alamance finished third, the best finish in school history. ... Comment?
Oscar contenders set for city film festival
The mountains of Asheville don't spell out the city's name in giant block letters, and we don't have stars in the downtown sidewalks. Comment?
Gay rights a top prioritya for new Asheville council
Newly elected members on the Asheville City Council say extending domestic partner benefits to LGBT city employees will be among their top priorities among taking office Dec. Comment?
New Asheville shelter aims to keep pets alive
... to take a dog on a hike, or take them home for a weekend sleepover.' Charles Hicks, a culinary arts student at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College who donated his labor to make all the food for the grand opening celebration, said he's a ... Comment?
Parkway a road to our past - and our future
... All of WNC has close and cherished relationships with both entities; however, the parkway's relationship to Asheville and Buncombe County is unique. Looking at a map, one could say the parkway slices through the heart of Buncombe. Looking at the ... Comment?
UNCA selling 25th annual Weather Calendar
... spring will return to the mountains? Check out the 2010 Western North Carolina Weather Calendar. Published by UNC Asheville's Atmospheric Sciences Department, the unique 12-month calendar features Asheville climatological data, including monthly ... Comment?
Folk, stride pianist in Asheville
... with traditional Irish, Canadian and Chinese tunes. Audience members can join George Winston in support of Asheville's MANNA Food Bank by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert. Collection baskets will be placed at the main entrances. For ... Comment?
Sunday charity football game to feature Shuler, Johnson
From an Asheville Police Department press release: At 3 p.m. on Nov. 8, employees of the Asheville Police Department and the N.C. Highway Patrol will face off at Owen High School's Warhorse Stadium in a football game to raise money for Eblen-Kimmel Charities. Comment?
Sunday brunch and Wednesday event to benefit Asheville boy with disease
... family has health insurance, but bills for costly treatments are rising. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, businesses around Asheville are donating 11 percent of their profits to the Thomes. All kinds of businesses are participating, so check the Henry Thome ... Comment?
Childrena s film festival continues today with screenings
The Asheville International Film Festival continues today at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. Comment?
Tough conditions make for rough Shut-In
... the whole last mile. But this is my kind of race - the more pain, the more I like it." Jennings Garry, 35, of Asheville, placed second in 3:13:42, and Wendy Wright, 39, was third in 3:23:36. Matt Roane, 38, of Asheville, hobbled off the course ... Comment?
Roberson's Will Newman attains Eagle Scout status
... nal publications. Newman plays in a local band, Jazz The Ripper. Newman is the son of Steve and Wendy Newman, of Asheville; and the grandson of Bill and Connie Newman, of Highlands; and of Frances Cheatham, of Naples, Fla. Comment?
Asheville seeded 3rd in strong 3-A bracket
... state playoffs. The brackets were released Saturday and the first round of the playoffs will be on Friday. Asheville, which won finished the regular season unbeaten Friday night with a 28-21 win over Erwin, was seeded third in the 3-A division. ... Comment?
Wondering what's behind tree cutting on the north side
... exposes a massive cluster of electric wires that is ugly as sin. In addition, the beautiful area adjacent to the Asheville Country Club Golf Course, looks just terrible with so many more trees demolished. This looks like "stimulus dollars" in ... Comment?
Arrests: Pair charged with felony pot possession
Police late Friday arrested two men charged with felony marijuana possession. Marcus Allen Walker, 21, of Dogwood Court, Asheville, was charged with maintaining a dwelling/vehicle for drugs, fail to heed police lights and siren, possession with intent to sell or deliver 257 grams of marijuana, resisting public officers and possession of drug ... Comment?
Blues guitarist Scott Ainslie plays at 7 tonight at the Mountain Spirit Coffee House at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place, at Charlotte Street. Comment?
Performance Center a huge challenge with huge payoffs
Editor's note: This is the seventh in a series of commentaries from community leaders and entrepreneurs looking at the future of Asheville. Comment?
... Monday WOMEN'S ROAD RIDE: Sponsored by ABRC. Meet at Youngblood Bicycles, 233 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, every Monday. Be ready to ride at 5:30 p.m. Ride is 24- and 30-mile loops, intermediate pace. Focus on beginner racing skills. ... Comment?
How do we channel some of that climate westward?
... different circumstances. Ditto the business climate here. There are some promising shoots in places, like here in Asheville with a budding focus on climate, green tech and sustainability. Some outlying counties seem to have everything going for ... Comment?