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CITY NEWS, INFO & EVENTS DowntownAsheville.com: Involved Today's Asheville weather | And forecast. | Click Here> Today's Asheville vicinity travel info | NC DOT reports traffic and construction delays, accident incidents, and adverse weather. | Click Here>
Three-term Congressman Shuler throws in proverbial towel, challenger Bothwell picks up Democratic flag U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler (NC-11) will not seek re-election nor run for NC governorship in 2012 | Reports Politico.com: More> | Reports Charlotteobserver.com: More> | Reports NYTimes.com: More> RELATED NEWS: On Feb. 1, 2012, The Washington Post listed fundraising winners and losers in the 4th quarter of 2011, noting that WNC's U.S. Representative Heath Shuler was a "loser... his most recent FEC (Federal Election Commission) report shows he got contributions from just two individual North Carolinians" For more political fundraising winners and losers as called by Washingtonpost.com, Click Here> MORE RELATED NEWS: What does Cecil Bothwell, the Democratic challenger of Heath Shuler, stand for? | The views of Bothwell versus Shuler through the eyes of Bothwell as posted on Bothwell2012.com, as of Feb. 3, 2012: More> Unemployment worsens in NC in Dec. 2011 | Of 100 counties in North Carolina, the unemployment rate increased in 93, stayed the same in four, and decreased in three others, reported Carolinapublicpress.org. However, Asheville has been hit less hard than other areas. While the Western North Carolina region has the worst joblessness average in the state, the Asheville Metroplitan Statistical Area has the second lowest unemployment rate in NC: Asheville area stands at 7.9 percent compared to a statewide unemployment rate of 9.8 percent. At 17.5 percent, Graham County in WNC has the highest unemployment rate in the state. | More>
How to build a sustainable community through sharing | On Feb. 8, 2012, Asheville Green Drinks presents guest speaker author and attorney Janelle Orsi, who will address how community grows through sharing. Orsi is director of The Sustainable Economies Law Center and author of the book, entitled "The Sharing Solution: How to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Build Community." Asheville Green Drinks is held weekly at Posana Cafe in Downtown Asheville; socializing begins at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. | More> Bill Moyers takes on John Roberts Court ruling that "corporations are people" | The analytic power of journalist Bill Moyers is unequaled, as evidenced in his recent essay, entitled "Fighting Back Against Corporate Personhood." | Writes Moyers: "Citizens United is but the latest battle in the class war waged for thirty years from the top down by the corporate and political right. Instead of creating a fair and level playing field for all, government would become the agent of the powerful and the wealthy." | More>
ImageAsheville's photographers offer up their 'Best of 2011' | Celebrating year number one, ImageAsheville unveiled on Dec. 31, 2011, its first retrospective along with commentary by its participating Asheville area photographers, which includes Michael Tracey, Zen Sutherland, Bill Rhodes, Aaron "Woody" Wood, and others | More> Asheville Area attractions | Varied. Plentiful. Affordable. | More> Does your New Year's resolution involve money? | The popular OnTrack financial classes and counselors help Asheville all year round. Currently, OnTrack is offering a single-session class, entitled "New Year's Resolution: 2012 Savings and Goal Setting" that will be offered on two separate days: Jan. 10, 2012, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Jan. 19, from 12 Noon to 1:00 pm. The classes will be held at the OnTrack offices located in Downtown Asheville. | More>
Listen LIVE on WNCW-FM radio | Arguably, Western North Carolina's best community-oriented radio station | More> Quick Guide to many Asheville City official websites, including up-to-the-minute news and advisories: More> There's plenty to do in and around Downtown Asheville * An indie movie at the Fine Arts Theatre might be the ticket | More> * The Orange Peel always rocks with live performances | More> * The Biltmore House offers ticket discounts online | More> * Additional highlights | More>
Find Downtown Asheville on Facebook | More> Selection of new Asheville police chief one step closer | On Dec. 13, 2011, the Asheville Human Resources provided an update on the many-months-long selection process to find a new police chief who can match the mountains, most especially fulfill the varied sensibilities and needs of its citizens, business owners and tourists | More>
Love LIVE music? Revamped AshevilleOnStage.com puts the spotlight on Asheville area musicians, bands, clubs, venues and festivals | If you're a musician or have a band that is looking for more publicity, email news, photos, YouTube video, and music links to AshevilleOnStage.com: More>
Buy local, save local | Asheville's local independent businesses frequently post new discounts and savings online at Ashevillegrown.com | More>
Malaprop's December 2011 events: More> St. Matthias weekly concert series most Sundays at 3 p.m. | More>
LiveWire Asheville | Interactive calendar of Asheville's very much alive performing arts scene | More> Asheville mayor Terry Bellamy to run in newly formed U.S. 10th Congressional district | More> Proud to be a Western North Carolina Republican? Political pundits foresaw changes coming in voting districts when Republicans won the majority in the NC House and Senate in the last election. However, the proposal and subsequent passage by Republicans to remove Asheville from the 11th U.S. voting district that covers Western North Carolina counties, and put it with Gastonia's 10th district is beyond the pale. Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell held a town hall meeting on July 7, 2011, to make the public aware of the outrage. The Asheville Citizen-Times editorial board decried the proposed gerrymandering by NC Republicans as "Crazy. Offensive. Preposterous. Scandalous." | More> Buncombe-wide 2011 election results | Holding onto his office by only 35 votes in a recount, conservative incumbent city council member Jan Davis squeaked by progressive candidate Lael Gray; progressives Marc Hunt and Chris Pelly won impressively as they beat out Mark Cates, who was exposed by PARC as the Tea Party's stealth candidate; newcomer Saul Chase pulled up in last place: More> UPDATE: Buncombe sales tax increase to benefit AB Tech wins by 492 votes | Election results: More> | Info provided by those AGAINST the tax hike at BuncombeForward.com: More> | Info provided by those SUPPORTING the tax hike at VoteForABTech.com: More> MAIN sues FCC over open Internet rules | More> 'Climate Reality Project' UPDATE: Nationally known activist and environmentalist Bill McKibben spoke to a full house at UNCA on Nov. 30, 2011, filling Lipinsky Auditorium to near capacity with over 600 people who frequently applauded his impressive and, at times, shocking talk about the dire straits ahead for America and the world, "from Pakistan drowning in floods to Texas burning with wild fires." | McKibben provided solutions, explaining that a massive people's movement to demand that corporations and governments reduce carbon output was urgently needed now, "but I honestly don't know if that is going to be enough." | More> Help Wikipedia. Help Yourself. | More> Thanks to Asheville artist Lisa Ring | For emailing "Adopt" to DowntownAsheville A good reason to pick A-B Tech or UNCA | The debt crisis at America's colleges reported in TheAtlantic.com | More> Rescued animals | For adoption in Asheville | More> DowntownAsheville.com featured videos: More> Current official news and updated advisories about Asheville city services | Visit (1) ashevillenc.gov (2) facebook.com/cityofasheville (3) twitter.com/cityofasheville or (4) Click Here> *TODAY'S Weather | And forecast. Click Here> *AIR Quality | Forecast for ridges and valleys. Click Here> *ASHEVILLE AREA Maps | Find your way. Click Here> * QUICK GUIDE to Official Websites | Useful updates | Click Here>
MAIN is a local, non-profit, aggregator of local, state and national news that has long championed freedom-of-the-press issues | More>
*LINKS Directory | Good stuff daily | More> IMAGEASHEVILLE.COM | Fine site to view photos of Asheville. Works by ace local photographers Zen Sutherland, Bill Rhodes and others. | More> * GAS PRICES | Who in Asheville has the lowest gas prices? | More> *CITY ROAD CLOSINGS ONLINE to help drivers plan ahead | You guide to circumvent local construction | More> *ASHEVILLE AREA Chamber of Commerce | What's new | More>
*TAKE A HIKE around Asheville | Download an excellent walking guide to the Asheville area and Buncombe County. | More> If it's Wednesday, it must be Asheville Green Drinks | On most Wednesdays, Green Drinks presentations are held at Posana Cafe on Pack Square | Socializing at 5:30 p.m., program at 6:00 p.m. | Open to one and all | Note a different location for Sept. 7, 2011 event: More> | Complete Green Drinks schedule: More>
*UNITED WAY'S 211 | Connect to help. Click Here> *WHO'S PLAYING LIVE when and where | Link up to Downtown Asheville's best productions. Click Here> *JUST HUMOR ME with this eclectic assortment | Laugh in the face of trying times. Click Here>
*2012 GREEN BUILDING DIRECTORY available online and in print | This free, annual update offers articles, case studies and checklists about sustainable building practices, and lists who can get the job done. Click Here> ENTERTAINMENT NEWS  Asheville's "No Ads" Movie Theatre *FINE FLICKS at the Fine Arts Theatre | For current schedule of Downtown's only independent movie theatre, Click Here> *TOP 21 Nightspots | For fun downtown. Click Here> *PARTY Too Hearty? | Call four cabbies! Click Here> *ASHEVILLE Calendar | Any way you like it. Click Here> ARTS NEWS *ASHEVILLE AREA Arts Council | Click Here> ON THE BEAT
*Asheville Citizen-Times is the area's daily newspaper | Click Here>
*MountainXpress is Asheville's powerful weekly | Click Here>
*The Urban News is Asheville's multicultural gateway | Click Here> *WNC Magazine tells it beautifully | Click Here> AND MORE... *Asheville Disclaimer parodies the locals | Click Here> *Asheville Purple Pages' is colorful and gay | Click Here> *WNC Green Building Council Catalog | To read the 2011 directory online, visit wncgreenbuilding.com or Click Here> | For details about the Council, visit wncgbc.org or Click Here> AND MORE...
*Will Scrutiny Hooligans survive? | While considering the future of ScrutinyHooligans.us — Asheville's best progressive political blog — enjoy Mayor Bellamy as she (purportedly) belts out a song to get you in the mood to do some good now. More> ASHBIZ.COM *ASHEVILLE Business Networking | Excellent local calendar | More> MUSIC AND MORE *WHO'S DOIN' The Peel? | One of America's best musical venues | Click Here> Barley's Click Here> | Jack of the Wood Click Here> | Stella Blue Click Here> | Tressa's Click Here> | Westville Pub Click Here>
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*FOR MORE IDEAS at ShoppingAsheville.com, Click Here> *FOR THE BILTMORE VILLAGE list of shops at BiltmoreVillage.com, Click Here> HISTORICAL ASHEVILLE FOOD NEWS
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