Asheville Citizen-Times - Fri Nov 06
The bleak economy wasn't an obstacle for the volunteers who helped push the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County to surpass its fundraising goal, set at the beginning of its annual campaign.
Swannanoa can heal rift after voteAsheville Citizen-Times - Fri Nov 06
While voters decisively defeated a proposal to incorporate Swannanoa as a town on Tuesday, neighbors on both sides of the issue see a new sense of community growing out of the bitterly contested referendum.
Fire crews douse E. Asheville fireAsheville Citizen-Times - Fri Nov 06
Fire investigators weren't immediately sure what sparked a blaze Friday night at an East Asheville apartment complex.
How Americans grew too fat to serve their countryThe First Post - Fri Nov 06
I suppose I first noticed how fat Americans were getting about a decade ago. Along supermarket aisles you'd see the odd whale unhappily chugging along on a mini-kart, pulling fat-enhancers off the shelves.
Looking for a kitty? Ozu may be for youAsheville Citizen-Times - Thu Nov 05
Ozu is a 4-month-old neutered male domestic shorthair mix. He's awaiting a new family at the Asheville Humane Society shelter at 72 Lee's Creek Road.
Service honors Alzheimer's patients, caregiversAsheville Citizen-Times - Thu Nov 05
One by one, the people sitting around the large round table gazed into the glow of a flickering candle and gently said the name of an aunt, a neighbor, a co-worker, a father, mother or other loved one who has died or gone to a place where memory no longer exists.
Workers begin blasting at I-40 rock slideThe Star Online - Wed Nov 04
Blasting is under way as crews try reopening Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line where a massive rock slide closed the road late last month.
Loaded Gun Found at Asheville HighWWNC-AM Asheville - Wed Nov 04
Asheville Police are investigating why a 9th grader at Asheville High School had a loaded handgun at school Wednesday.
Federal prisoner escapes Madison County JailAsheville Citizen-Times - Wed Nov 04
A federal prisoner being booked into the Madison County Jail fled the booking room and escaped running down the railroad tracks in downtown Marshall.
Bellamy Wins; Mumpower, Cape OutWWNC-AM Asheville - Tue Nov 03
The city of Asheville will have the same mayor for the next four years, but she'll be working with three new members of City Council.
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