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Don’t believe ‘em: A skeptic’s guide to urban planners
Comments: 1 Views: 66Boone man plans barefoot run across NC
Comments: 1 Views: 90After a long decline, “The Block” might be poised for a comeback
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Comments: 0 Views: 36Asheville Racquet and Fitness Club gets new owners
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Comments: 0 Views: 59BlogAsheville is looking for people to help run its site
Comments: 0 Views: 30Gordon Smith details his arguments for Larchmont project
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The Urban News starts it article this way: For more than a decade the sad, once-beautiful façade of the Del Cardo building has stood as ...
NC Alternative Crops and Organics has this: I noticed that some of the ramps we have planted on the research station are just starting to ...
From a press release sent today by the new owners: New Ownership for "Asheville Racquet and Fitness Club" Asheville, NC – March 16, 2010 - ...
Carolinanewswire.com reports: ASHEVILLE, NC – Can you imagine Asheville with 15-minute transit service on major corridors, where your kids could independently visit their friends? Do ...
BlueRidgeNow.com reports: Whether you are a novice or an expert cyclist, there will be something for everyone at the 2010 WNC Bike Expo on Saturday, ...
From a city of Asheville news release: CELEBRATE EASTER WITH BOJANGLES’ EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Asheville, NC – Pack up the family, grab your baskets, and join ...
BlogAsheville, the popular local Web site, says: Anyone want to help run BlogAsheville? You get a platform to improve community health and give local people ...
City Council member Gordon Smith details his reasons for supporting the Larchmont project in the Merrimon Avenue corridor of North Asheville. Subheads to his arguments ...
From a Western Carolina University news relase: State Department warnings prompt WCU to cancel spring break trip to Mexico CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Center ...
Zen Sutherland reported by Twitter today that the spill has been contained and is being cleaned up. March 15, 10:26 am — Zen Sutherland reports ...
From a city of Asheville news release: ASHEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL REACCREDITATION The Asheville Fire Department initially became the first department in Western North ...
Marketwatch attempted to get details on Google’s 1 gigabit/sec fiber project, and found a few: Google’s fiber effort… is seen as highly-visible challenge to the ...
FROM PRAWNC: The Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina closes the first quarter of 2010 with an annual membership drive ending March 31, highlighting ...
At 4 p.m. Thursday March 18, join Danny Bernstein, an avid hiker, writer, and presenter on the great outdoors in the Kaplan Auditorium of the ...
Scrutiny Hooligans carries a post written by April Fox: In January, a new community center opened in Asheville, offering much-needed services to children and adults ...
NC Alternative Crops & Organics has this: There is a rising interest in growing wasabi, again. Yes, we can grow it in western North Carolina. ...
North Carolina’s John Locke Foundation is well known for its libertarian views. Here’s its latest guide by Dr. Michael Sanera. Some excerpts: affordable housing: An ...
A new addition to the Black Mountain restaurant scene is now open. The new venture, the Artisan Coffee and Wine Bar, offers everything "from cappuccino ...
Brevard College Professor Recognized as Unsung Heroine Brevard College Humanities Division Chair Mary Louise (Mel) Bringle was recently recognized as a 2010 Unsung Heroine by ...
FROM GASBUDDY.COM & NORTHCAROLINAGASPRICES.COM Average retail gasoline prices in North Carolina have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.74/g today. This ...
via Sam White (samwhite@libertybikes.com) of Liberty Bicycles: What: Liberty Bicycles weekly road ride [*no cost] Where: Liberty Bicycles When: Beginning this Thursday 03-18-10 at 5:30pm ...
From a UNCA news release: UNC Asheville Department of Atmospheric Sciences to Host Severe Weather Workshop; Registration Deadline Extended to March 30 Weather enthusiasts can ...
From a WNC Magazine press release: WNC magazine and Asheville Wine & Food Festival Partner to Create a Premier Wine and Culinary Event for the ...
From a news release received today: DISTINGUISHED GROUP OF PANELISTS TO DISCUSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S NEW ECONOMY AdvantageWest Economic Summit takes place March 29 at ...
From a news release received today: The Botanical Gardens at Asheville to Celebrate 50th with Garden Party ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On Sunday April 18, the ...
