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National Girls & Women in Sports Day Saturday, February 11th
This community event is designed to expose women and girls to a variety of activities that will inspire them to lead active, healthy lives. This year's event is open to women and girls (ages 6 and up) as a chance to try a new sport or fitness class, or build skills in a sport of interest. More details


Tax Assistance at the Libraries 2012
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparations for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. For 2012, this service will be available from Wednesday, February 1 through Tuesday, April 17. More details


“State of the Black Student” Highlights Black History Month at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events, headlined by a distinguished panel analyzing the “State of the Black Student.” The following Black History Month events at UNC Asheville are free and open to the public: More details


Junior Naturalists Volunteer Program Now Taking Applications
Are you a hard worker? Do you enjoy interacting with the public? More details


Asheville Racquet Club Hosts 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge for Meals On Wheels February 11
The Asheville Racquet Club will host the 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Meals On Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM to benefit Meals On Wheels and Buncombe County’s homebound seniors. Located off Hendersonville Rd. in South Asheville, the ARC will open their outdoor swimming pool, complete with diving board, for this year’s plunge. More details


Rarely Seen Treasures Featured in New Exhibition at Biltmore
When a new exhibition of rarely displayed treasures collected by the Vanderbilt family opens this spring, visitors to Biltmore will have the opportunity to learn more about the intriguing family who lived in Biltmore House, America’s Largest Home, at the turn of the 20th century. Through archival letters, documents, personal items and exotic treasures, “The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad” explores the personalities of George and Edith Vanderbilt, and their only child, Cornelia. More details


Healthy Parks, Healthy You 5K Run/Walk - Register Now
Bring your family and join the fun at the Buncombe County Sports Park in Candler. Let this inspire you to think about making healthy choices for you and your family. More details


Brooklyn-based PROJECT Trio Kicks off Spring Semester Cultural Events Season at UNC Asheville
PROJECT Trio, which combines classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. This concert begins the spring semester series of musical performances sponsored by the university’s Cultural Events and Special Academic Programs. More details


BMW Group U.S. January Sales Increase of 5.8%
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 19,739 vehicles, an increase of 5.8 percent from the 18,656 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. “The January results are the springboard for a year that will be full of new model launches beginning with the arrival of the sixth generation 3 Series in mid-February” said BMW of North America President and CEO Ludwig Willisch. More details


Invitation to Chamber's February 7th Orientation & Open House
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to Orientation & Open House. This invite is open to new members, current members, potential members, and industry partners. More details


Flat Rock Playhouse Box Office is Now Open for 2012 Season!
The Flat Rock Playhouse Box Office is now open to the general public. You can now purchase 2012 season tickets and individual tickets to all productions and concerts. More details


Black History Month at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events that are open to the public: “Hotel Rwanda” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Highsmith University Union Grotto – This Oscar-nominated film tells the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed more than 1,000 Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. The screening is free and open to the public and is sponsored by UNC Asheville’s Black Student Association. More details


PEANUTS™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown and Valentine Sweetheart Train at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GMSR) is pleased to announce the PEANUTS™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Excursion and Valentine Sweetheart Train. This special event train will depart the historic Bryson City depot on Saturday, February 11th, at 11:00am. More details


Help Your Heart During American Heart Month
February isn't just candy hearts here in Greenville, SC; it's also American Heart Month. Every 25 seconds an American is affected by some form of coronary event, but today could be the day you start making the changes to make sure you aren't one of the statistics. More details


Invitation to Chamber's February 7th Orientation & Open House
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to Orientation & Open House. This invite is open to new members, current members, potential members, and industry partners. More details


Chef's William Dissen and Nicholas FigelTeam Up for a West African-inspired Dinner and Drums
On Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m., two award-winning chefs join forces at The Market Place restaurant at 20 Wall St. in downtown Asheville to prepare a gourmet, five-course dinner of West African-inspired cuisine. Yam fufu, joliof rice, chicken yassa—the dishes of West Africa are as exotic as they sound. More details


State to Help Taxpayers with Individual Income Debt
Payment Program
Gov. Bev Perdue announced that the North Carolina Department of Revenue is launching the Individual Income Tax Debt Payment Program to help individuals catch up on unpaid taxes. This time-limited program will help individuals resolve unpaid taxes and get back on their feet financially by waiving certain penalties and fees and offering payment plan options. More details


2012 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition Now Open
The North Carolina Writers' Network is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition. This contest honors the late poet Randall Jarrell and is administered by Terry L. Kennedy and the MFA Writing Program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. More details


UNC Asheville's Center for Craft, Creativity, & Design to Host "Torqued & Twisted" Exhibition
Torqued & Twisted, a new exhibition at UNC Asheville's Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, explores the work of nine furniture makers and sculptors from the United States who use the technique of bending wood in innovative, unusual and eloquent ways. Co-curators Tom Loeser, an artist and professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Katie Lee, Center for Craft, Creativity & Design assistant director and curator, look at how this specific technique of bending wood is used by these artists/designers who both borrow from and build upon various historical traditions. More details


Odyssey Community School To Host Open House Saturday, February 4
Odyssey Community School invites you to attend their next Open House on Saturday, February 4th, noon – 2 pm for Pre-k through 8th grade, and 2 – 3:30 pm for high school. Meet the teachers, administrators, and parents, and tour the beautiful, six-acre campus. More details


American Style Magazine Places Asheville at the Top of Top 25 Small Cities for Art
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers the best of both worlds: breathtaking scenic beauty and a population that values creativity and work made by hand. “Asheville is funky, eclectic and rooted in generations of homespun crafts inspired by the surrounding mountain beauty,” says reader Dan Ward, of Weaverville, N.C. More details


Environmental Attorney DJ Gerken to Speak at Warren Wilson College February 6th
D.J. Gerken, senior attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center in Asheville, will speak Feb. 6 at Warren Wilson College on "Using the Power of the Law to Protect the Environment." His talk, free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. in Canon Lounge of the Gladfelter Student Center. More details


Asheville Music School Community Joins Together, Carries on Legacy of Late Director Paul Thorpe
Interim director and assistant director Amy Rae Stupka and Gabrielle Tee are working side-by-side Paul's life partner, Jim Bixby; AMS founder Anne Coombs; and assistant director Avery Parker to keep the busy downtown Asheville Music School running and thriving. The Asheville Music School employs over 30 teachers and serves more than 300 music students per week. More details


2012 Discovery Camp Registration Now Open at the North Carolina Arboretum
Our Discovery Camp programs are based on the overall philosophy that young people benefit from experiences in the outdoors. It is our mission of our dedicated and experienced staff to cultivate a sense of adventure and wonder in the outdoors, foster an enthusiasm for exploration in the natural world, and promote environmental awareness, stewardship and conservation. T More details


Open Your Heart to the Animals of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue This Month
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue presents Putts for Pets on Saturday, February 4th at Sweet Tea Mini Golf in the Biltmore Square Mall. Admission is $5 for Tournament (begins at 2pm) or free play from 2-5pm for $7. More details


Good Life Publications Launches 2012 Craft Brewery & Pub Guidebook for WNC
Good Life Publications began distribution this week of the 2012 edition of The Guide to Craft Breweries and Pubs of Western North Carolina. The guidebook helps tourists find local breweries by providing a map and contact information for more than fifteen breweries in Western North Carolina. More details


Urban Arts Institute Launches Indiegogo Campaign
The Urban Arts Institute (UAI), through Arts2People launched an Indiegogo campaign with the aim of raising funds to match a generous donation of $10,000 from within the Asheville community. Money raised will help UAI establish a new home and permanent rehearsal/performance/study base for its students. More details


The Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards Return to the Asheville Art Museum Through February 26
The Asheville Art Museum annually partners with the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects to sponsor the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Middle and high school students from 20 Western North Carolina school districts are invited to submit work for this special juried competition. More details


Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy to Run for Congress
Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy announced that she is running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Bellamy has served as mayor of Asheville since 2005, and is running for Congress on her record of creating jobs, finding pragmatic solutions that increase access to affordable housing and reducing violence. More details


2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities Now Available
For the first time, comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) data reported directly from large facilities and suppliers across the country are now easily accessible to the public through EPA’s GHG Reporting Program. The 2010 GHG data released today includes public information from facilities in nine industry groups that directly emit large quantities of GHGs, as well as suppliers of certain fossil fuels. More details


Leadership Asheville Welcomes Bill Treasurer as 2012 Board Chair
Leadership Asheville is pleased to welcome a new Chair of their Board of Directors, Bill Treasurer. Bill is succeeding Charles Frederick, who served as Leadership Asheville’s Board Chair for three years and was instrumental in transitioning the organization into an independent nonprofit. More details


Beer Leader Sierra Nevada to Build $107.5 Million Brewery in Henderson County; 95 New Jobs Expected
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced their plans to locate their east coast brewing, bottling, and distribution operation in Mills River, NC. The Chico, CA based company, and family-owned pioneer in craft brewing, will break ground on their facility in the coming year. More details


Agreement Reached in Basketball Tourney Hosting
UNC Asheville, the Big South Conference and the Southern Conference have come to an agreement that will allow the Bulldog men's basketball team to play the BSC championship game in Kimmel Arena on the UNC Asheville campus at noon, Saturday, March 3, should they earn that opportunity. The Bulldogs would host the title game if they are the highest remaining seed. More details


City Holds Community Meeting for Neighborhood Residents and Businesses on Charlotte Street Corridor
Members of the community will have an opportunity to hear from City of Asheville Transportation Department staff about a concept for changing the traffic pattern for the Charlotte Street Corridor between the I-240 bridge and the intersection with Edwin Place at a Community meeting on Mon. Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center on Charlotte Street. The meeting was organized in response to a request from a group of neighborhood and business representatives for the city to revisit the 2002 Charlotte Street Transportation Enhancement Study. More details


RiverLink's 2012 Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Guided Nature Walks
The 2012 itinerary is in! Join RiverLink for a series of guided nature walks on the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay! The best way to develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural world is by getting out there and experiencing the beauty firsthand. More details


How to Select Art for Your Home
Choosing art is perhaps one of the most difficult stages in rounding out the decorating/interior design process, simply because there are no hard and fast rules. It's purely subjective and sometimes that can be overwhelming. More details


UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies Presents Poet and Zen Buddhist Priest Norman Fischer
Norman Fischer, a poet and Zen Buddhist priest, will present a poetry reading and lecture on two consecutive evenings at UNC Asheville. Fischer’s work focuses on Zen’s application to Western culture and on the relationship between Buddhist and Jewish practice; his appearances are sponsored by the Center for Jewish Studies at UNC Asheville. More details


Bele Chere 2012 Call for Arts Crafts
The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is now accepting applications for arts and crafts exhibitors in all mediums for the 34th annual Bele Chere Festival on Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29, 2012. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 9, 2012. More details


The Southeast Land & Real Estate Conference February 24th
SELREC is a conference for land owners, developers, real estate professionals, Realtors, leasing agents and landlords, engineers, planners and designers, contractors, home builders, investors and lenders, property owner association representatives, attorneys, regulators, marketers, government and non-profit organizations, and consumers. A one-day event, SELREC 2012 will feature Multiple sessions on sustainable land development, residential and commercial real estate and lease strategies, local and regional industry economic forecasts, and much more. More details


Governor Perdue Announces $1.2 Million in Grants for Local Parks
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced the award of $1,225,778 in grants from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to seven local governments for parks and recreation projects. “Our parks and open spaces help build the top-ranked quality of life in North Carolina that continues to help us attract new companies and encourage existing ones to expand,” Gov. Bev Perdue said. More details


Amazon Announces New $50 Million Facility in Spartanburg County; Hundreds of New Jobs Expected
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The facility will create hundreds of new full time jobs and involve a $50 million investment in the state. More details


YMI Center to Host a Sumou: A West African Cultural Night
and Benefit
On Saturday, February 25 from 6 to 10 p.m., the YMI Cultural Center at 39 S. Market St. sets the stage for Asheville’s first Soumu, or in West African lingo, a celebration of dancing, singing, food, and music. The evening will offer a dinner of flavors from West Africa, including seafood soupe kandia and chicken and vegetable mafé, plus wines and beer from Pisgah and Wedge brewing companies. More details


Asheville Police Department Seeks Assistance Identifying Break-in Suspect
Since January 6th, 2012; the Asheville Police Department has experienced a total of six business break-ins in the downtown area as well as the Merrimon Ave corridor, with similar characteristics. Based on investigation of the incidents, the suspect throws a brick or rock through the front window, then goes after the cash register, tip jar or anything else containing money. More details


Governor Perdue Issues Disaster Declaration for Burke and Rutherford Counties
Gov. Bev Perdue today issued a disaster declaration for Burke and Rutherford counties following the severe weather and tornadoes that struck on the evening of Jan. 11. “I will make sure that any possible aid is provided to those who suffered damages from the tornadoes and other severe weather,” Perdue said. More details


Ignite Asheville Aims to Inspire Ideas, Entrepreneurs
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville-Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition and a core team of community businesses and volunteers bring Ignite Asheville to the area on Tuesday, February 21st. The open to the public, ticketed event- will be held at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District. More details


“Caprice” – Exhibition by Russian Artist Vasily Polevoy at UNC Asheville
“Caprice,” an exhibit of paintings and mixed media by Russian artist Vasily Polevoy, is now on display in the Blowers Gallery at UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. Polevoy’s works have been shown throughout the former Soviet Union, many European nations, Israel and the U.S., but his paintings from the pre-Glasnost era were once “underground,” since they did not meet the ideological approval of Soviet authorities. More details


Binge Drinking in the U.S
Did you know that one in six U.S. adults binge drink about four times a month and on average the largest number of drinks consumed is eight. New estimates show that binge drinking is a bigger problem than previously thought. More details


City Holds Community Meeting for Neighborhood Residents and Businesses on Charlotte Street Corridor
Members of the community will have an opportunity to hear from City of Asheville Transportation Department staff about a concept for changing the traffic pattern for the Charlotte Street Corridor between the I-240 bridge and the intersection with Edwin Place at a Community meeting on Mon. Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center on Charlotte Street. The meeting was organized in response to a request from a group of neighborhood and business representatives for the city to revisit the 2002 Charlotte Street Transportation Enhancement Study. More details


The 60th Anniversary of Flat Rock Playhouse!
The Playhouse Box Office is now open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm for season ticket sales and scheduling. Mark your caledars: February 1st, the box office will then open for universal sales. More details


Do You Have THIS App?
We recognize the value of government-to-citizen communication, and the crucial role of mobile technology in today’s society. That’s why Buncombe County is going mobile! More details


City of Asheville Announces New Police Chief
After an extensive national search, the city of Asheville announced today that William Anderson will serve as the city’s next police chief, effective March 1. Chief Anderson brings 34 years of experience in public service to the Asheville police department with over 10 years served as a police chief. More details


BMW Announces $900 Million Plant Expansion in Spartanburg County; 300 New Jobs Expected
BMW announced that the company will expand its plant in Spartanburg County. The $900 million investment is expected to generate 300 new jobs. More details


The Green Restaurant Initiative
Progress has been steady on the Green Restaurant Initiative since last month's newsletter update. The final solar thermal panels have been installed by Sundance Power Systems for the French Broad Chocolate Lounge and Posana Café. More details


City of Asheville Announces New Police Chief
After an extensive national search, the city of Asheville announced today that William Anderson will serve as the city’s next police chief, effective March 1. Chief Anderson brings 34 years of experience in public service to the Asheville police department with over 10 years served as a police chief. More details


Art Opening: “Vantage Point” – Exhibition by UNC Asheville’s Student Art Organization
Art Front, UNC Asheville's student art organization, presents “Vantage Point,” the annual juried Art Front members show, through February 8, at Highsmith University Union Gallery on the campus. UNC Asheville Art History faculty and students selected the works for this show. More details


Bele Chere 2012 PR Call for Taste of Asheville
The City of Asheville is now accepting applications from Asheville restaurants to participate in the Taste of Asheville at the 34th annual Bele Chere Festival, Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29, 2012. Applications must be postmarked by Thursday, April 5, 2012. More details


Kiplinger's Ranks UNC Asheville among the Best Values in Public Colleges
In the latest college rankings released today by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, UNC Asheville is ranked among the top 50 best values in public colleges in the nation. Beginning with a pool of more than 500 public colleges and universities, Kiplinger's selected the top 100 based on a combination of best academic quality and value. More details


Asheville Independent Restaurants Closer to Green Certification
Asheville Independent Restaurants are reaching a milestone as the year draws to a close in completing an important stage in the green restaurant initiative. A significant number of AIR restaurants participating in the green restaurant certification, have either completed or are in midst of installations of solar panels for hot water usage. More details


Enjoy Great Value this Winter at Biltmore Through March 31
Visit Biltmore now to receive the best value of the year! Enjoy a free Biltmore House audio tour ($10 value) and access to the meticulously restored Fourth Floor; an exciting experience only available January 2–March 31. More details


Energy Myth Busters to Help You Save Green"
Turn your computer off if it won't be used in the next hour. Don't turn your computer off and on frequently in one day as this uses more power. More details


Is Your Brain Hungry? Have Some Food for Thought!
Did you know that your brain is a very hungry organ? In fact it consumes 20% of all the oxygen you breathe and 25% of all the calories you eat. More details


What You Need to Know About Recycling
Remove and discard caps and lids before you recycle plastic and glass containers! Good recycling involves capturing all the recyclables you can, preparing them properly and placing them into the correct containers. More details


Botanical Gardens of Asheville a Natural Reflection of Southern Appalachian Mountains
The Botanical Gardens of Asheville, located on a lovely ten-acre site next to the UNC-Asheville campus on Weaver Boulevard, is a haven of sorts for more than 700 plant species that are native to this diverse ecosystem we call home - the southern Appalachian Mountains. For the many people who visit or volunteer their time in these delightful gardens, it is a haven indeed, offering solitude, serenity, and a chance to reconnect with the natural world that surrounds us all. More details


Mountain Biking Trails Abound in Pisgah Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest contains hundreds of miles of fabulous trails that seem almost specifically designed for a mountain bike, and this is the best time of the year to discover them. Whether it's your first time on a mountain bike or you've been exploring trails on a bike for years, Pisgah National Forest has trails to fit your mood and ability level. More details


American Red Cross Has Urgent Need for Blood Donors
The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region has issued an urgent call for blood donors. The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with hospital need for blood products in order to meet ongoing and emergency patient care. More details


Protect Your Eyes From Long-Term Computer Exposure
Working for long periods on a computer is a demanding visual task. Daily, millions of Americans use a computer for hours at a time, both at work and at play. More details


Three Foods That May Fend Off Diabetes
Eat more leafy greens, choose fat-free yogurt, and add nuts and seeds to your diet. Each of these changes may help lower your risk of diabetes anywhere from 10 to 20 percent. More details


Chimney Rock Park Offers Four Seasons of Outdoor Fun
For those looking for a invigorating, outdoors spot to spend the better part of a day away from their own particular brand of hustle and bustle, Chimney Rock Park might just be the place. With fall's generally crisp and sunny days, the park is an ideal location for an afternoon outside with family or friends. More details


What Will You Do to Help the Environment?
As a result of the recession, conspicuous consumption is out and frugality and conservation are in. Remember that waste reduction, reuse and recycling, like water and energy conservation, are great habits whether times are bad or good. More details

Grandfather Mountain, a Globally Recognized Nature Preserve
Most visitors to Western North Carolina probably recognize Grandfather Mountain's famous swinging bridge, and more than likely enjoy visiting its restaurant and souvenir shop. Many thousands of travelers stop by Grandfather Mountain during the annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, one of the largest gatherings of Scottish clans anywhere in the country. What some visitors might not know, however, is that Grandfather Mountain has been a globally recognized nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary for over 100 years.More details


Local Red Cross Blood Supply Drops to Critically Low Levels
The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region is facing a critical blood shortage has issued an appeal for blood donors. Many donors are busy or traveling, school is out of session and donations in May and June dropped to the lowest levels the Red Cross has seen during this timeframe in over a dozen years. More details


Legends and Geologic Facts Equally Intriguing at
The Blowing Rock
Legend has it that after a Chickasaw maiden's warrior love had leapt from the Blowing Rock, she prayed daily to the Great Spirit to return her warrior beloved to her and was granted her wish when the brave was blown back up by the winds surrounding the rock. Geologists with the US Geologic Survey estimate the metamorphic igneous rock to be about 1,055 million years old and have determined the wind comes from a flume formed by the rocky walls which sweeps the wind up, along with any objects in its current. More details


Enjoy a Walk through Asheville History on Urban Trail
Asheville's Urban Trail, an entertaining, informative, and artistic walk through Asheville history, is 1.7-miles of architecture and memories from earlier times in this engaging mountain city. Started in 1991 by a group of dedicated volunteers who were determined to put downtown Asheville's best foot forward, the Urban Trail has evolved into a fairly complete walking tour of Asheville's historic and present day world. More details


Recycle Your Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are recycled into many different products. Most plastic bags are recycled into composite lumber, but they can also be reprocessed into small pellets or post consumer resin, which can become feed stock for a variety of products such as new bags, pallets, containers, crates, and pipe. More details


Treasured Waterfalls, Mountain Scenery the Reward of Scenic Drive through Gorge
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, many visitors to Western North Carolina find themselves drawn to any number of the region's pristine waterfalls for the visual entertainment and cooling respite that they offer from the day's heat. But some of these popular spots require a bit more hiking, climbing, and crawling over rocks, boulders, and trails than some folks are willing or able to do. More details


The Brew-Hoppers Guide to Asheville
Most people aren't aware that Asheville is the brewing capital of the Southeast. In fact, on just about any day of the year, one can select from about 50 locally brewed craft beers. More details


Numbers You Need During Bad Weather!
During inclement weather, Who should you call if the power goes out or the water stops running; Asheville.com has you covered. Here are some numbers to keep on your refrigerator that will be useful in an emergency. More details


A Tour of the Winery is a Great Addition to Biltmore Estate Visit
The most visited winery in the United States isn't located in the Napa Valley. Perhaps a surprise to some, it is at the Biltmore Estate, quietly nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, where fine food and wine, paired with elegant entertaining, have been traditions since the end of the 19th century. More details

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