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News: Jan. 12, 2007 Drug, gun charges for Asheville man Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - Police arrested a man Thursday for allegedly maintaining a drug house and possessing cocaine with the intent to sell it. ... Man involved in kayak accident dies Hendersonville Times News - Hendersonville,NC,USA Paul Jackson McKinney, 34, died at Care Partners Hospice and Palliative Care from injuries he sustained, according to Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and ... Mumpower’s zeal is laudable, but clouds the bigger picture Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA It’s also not possible to find fault with Mumpower’s efforts to draw attention to the drug problem in Asheville. Like virtually every other city in America, ... Asheville becomes a top wedding destination Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA More and more, Asheville is becoming a destination for the matrimonially minded, a fact inescapable to those who will pass the Civic Center on Saturday. ... Café Azalea to open this month Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - Café Azalea is set to bloom in the middle of this month. Culinary couple Judd Lohof and Mackensy Lunsford are behind the new venture in East ... Great outdoors: Ice skating continues at Civic Center Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Check out the venue at the Asheville Civic Center, which offers public skating on the weekends through Feb. 4. Each session is 90 minutes and costs $5, ... Catching up with the Avett Brothers Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Avett said the band feels at home in Asheville. That’s because the town’s funky mix of downtown freaks and conservative country folk mirrors the band’s ... Eco-friendly: Manufacturers take environmentally conscious ... Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - South Cone is one of the eco-conscious furniture lines carried at Four Corners home in the Grove Arcade. "Asheville's a market where people are ... Get out of your box alternative calendar Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA “Yoga to make a difference” charity benefit for Little Pearls from 5:30 to 8 pm Sunday at One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A, Asheville. ... Man gets prison on stolen property charge Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE – An Asheville man will spend more than 11 years in prison following his conviction this week of possession of stolen property. ... Wetherbee, Davis to exchange vows The Thomasville Times - Thomasville,AL,USA ... the grandson of Mrs. Byron Gardner George of Sarasota, Fla. and the late Mr. George and the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pleasant Davis of Asheville, NC ... Bread crumbs lead NC police to vandals United Press International - USA The Asheville (NC) Citizen-Times reports Zachary Hughes, 24, and Shawn, Bubacz, 34, were arrested for allegedly breaking the glass door of the police ... NC mental health and substance abuse services failing, consultant ... Yes! Weekly - Greensboro,NC,USA Martin Nesbitt, a Democrat from Asheville who co-chairs the committee with Rep. Verla Insko, said legislators have received reports of local detention ... Record-breaking warmth recorded for US in 2006 The Money Times - Mumbai,Maharashtra,India In their preliminary forecast released in mid-December, scientists at the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, NC, a branch of the National Oceanic ... News: Jan. 11, 2007 Bele Chere returning to just one ticketed music event this year Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE –This summer’s 29th annual Bele Chere street festival will feature just one ticketed music event, down from two last year, and an offer is ... Outdoor briefs Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA The walk will start in the parking lot of the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway. The walk will be on sidewalks through historic Hyman Heights. ... Donation to UNCA celebrates local arts Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE — Local supporters of the arts have donated a ceramic mural by sculptor Joy Brown to UNC Asheville and loaned the university a Mason & Hamlin ... 10 families homeless after apartment fire Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE – A fire displaced 10 families and killed one family’s cat at a West Asheville apartment building, authorities said. ... Towering questions Charlotte Observer - Charlotte,NC,USA ASHEVILLE - In a part of our state where jagged peaks are taken for granted, a mountain of a man inspires curiosity and wonder. ... Tallest player in college basketball still has a lot to reach for San Jose Mercury News - San Jose,CA,USA ASHEVILLE, NC - In a part of North Carolina where jagged peaks are taken for granted, a mountain of a man inspires curiosity and wonder. ... 2006 warmest year on record Earthtimes.org ASHEVILLE, NC -- Jan. 10 Last year was the warmest in the continental United States in 112 years, prompting climate experts to express concern about climatic ... Biltmore Lake resident wants to take fight to federal court Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE -- The city has pulled plans to annex three areas, including a high-end Candler subdivision, though the move appears to be a delay rather than a halt. Cisco sues Apple over use of iPhone name Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Apple Inc.'s much-ballyhooed iPhone was unveiled this week after 30 months and millions of dollars in top-secret development. But the sleek new iPod-cellular phone combination could wind up costing the company a lot more. Councilman Carl Mumpower's drug observation log Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - Carl Mumpower has taken to parking near drug hot spots at night and taking notes, in what some city officials criticize as overstepping his role as a city councilman. He says he's trying to encourage more police activity against drug dealers. Ex-UNCA professor doubts feasibility of Iraq plan Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Elmoiz Abunura, a former UNC Asheville professor and a political and economic consultant in the Middle East, doubts that President Bush's new strategy for Iraq will work. It will also be tough to get the American public to buy into it. Iraq veteran: Troop surge not the answer Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Murphy resident Mike Himsey spent seven months in Iraq and survived a roadside bomb attack that left shrapnel in his neck and ruined the hearing in his left ear. Disbarred N.C. judge to resign next week, attorney says Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA A district court judge who continued to earn his six-digit salary after losing his law license has decided to resign, the judge's attorney said. Cisco sues Apple over use of iPhone name Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Apple Inc.'s much-ballyhooed iPhone was unveiled this week after 30 months and millions of dollars in top-secret development. But the sleek new iPod-cellular phone combination could wind up costing the company a lot more. Man charged with stealing 91 lighters from store Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA A man stole 91 Zippo lighters valued at $4,000 from a convenience store, Buncombe County sheriff's detectives said. Drug arrests include man accused of wielding onion Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA In addition to a charge of possessing cocaine, a city resident faces a misdemeanor assault charge after another man reported being hit on the head with a large onion. News: Jan. 10, 2007 Hogan: City tops drug arrests Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE — Police released an array of statistics on drug arrests and seizures Tuesday that Chief Bill Hogan said show the city as a state leader in ... Winter slams WNC Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE — Patches of ice left over from a winter storm will make driving treacherous on secondary roads this morning, forecasters and police cautioned ... Dining review: Zambra offers exotic ambience Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - Not long after I moved to Asheville in 1999, I heard buzz about a new tapas restaurant opening called Zambra. The chef/owner at the time, ... Icy patches coast western NC roads Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA ASHEVILLE, NC - Driving will be treacherous in portions of western North Carolint this morning after a winter storm dumped at least 5 inches of snow on the ... Police blotter: Robbery tried at three businesses Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Asheville – A man suspected of attempting to rob three separate Asheville businesses Tuesday ended up in jail the same day. Timothy Craig Johnson, 38, ... Recital and Dinner Jan. 9 Celebrated Donations to the University ... Yahoo! News (press release) - USA ASHEVILLE, NC, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The donation by June Lamb, of Asheville, of a ceramic mural created by renowned sculptor Joy Brown, and the loan of a ... NiteLites of Asheville, Lighting Franchise Shows Public the Value ... PR.com (press release) - Levittown,NY,USA Asheville, NC, January 09, 2007 --(PR.COM)-- NiteLites of Asheville, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will be on hand at the Home Remodeling Expo ... Snow expected in NC mountains News 14 Charlotte - Charlotte,NC,USA ASHEVILLE, NC -- Forecasters issued a heavy snow warning Tuesday for the high mountains of North Carolina as a storm moved in from Tennessee. ... 7:35 am \| Snow warning for NC mountains Charlotte Observer - Charlotte,NC,USA Forecasters say 1 to 2 inches could accumulate in Asheville, Burnsville, Spruce Pine and Waynesville. The most persistent snow is expected this afternoon, ... Coastal Carolina 68, UNC Asheville 60 The Times and Democrat - Orangeburg,SC,USA ASHEVILLE, NC - Moses Sonko scored 17 points to help Coastal Carolina hold off UNC Asheville 68-60 on Monday night. Joseph Harris added a double-double with ... News: Jan. 9, 2007 Police blotter: Arrest for pawning stolen watch Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA The resident of Asheville's Patton Avenue was charged Monday with possessing stolen goods and obtaining property by fraud. -Thomas James Steele, 53, ... Coastal Carolina 68, UNC Asheville 60 Tuscaloosa News (subscription) - Tuscaloosa,AL,USA Sean Smith lead UNC Asheville (5-11, 1-1 BSC) with 14 points. Vincent James added 11 points and six rebounds for the Bulldogs, while KJ Garland scored 10 ... Asheville resevoir still safe Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Recent days of rain have pushed up water levels at Asheville's North Fork resevoir higher than they should be, but there is still no danger of downstream ... Asheville couple arrested for having sex at the beach Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - A local couple’s extracurricular activities at the beach have landed them in hot water, according to an incident report from the Myrtle Beach ... UNCA men fall off late Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE — An inability to score down the stretch cost UNC Asheville a chance at a Big South Conference win Monday night. ... Local NASCAR men remember Hamilton as ‘down-to-earth guy’ Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE — They started racing Busch Grand National cars at the same time in 1989, drove Winston Cup cars in the same era and teamed up to win at Daytona ... State's youths a step behind rest of nation, despite all the congratulations Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA It's time to get a shot of realism when it comes to our place in the evolving story of globalization. WNC troops ready for Iraq if Bush calls Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA The military has no plans yet to tap N.C. National Guard units from Western North Carolina as President Bush pushes to add troops in Iraq. Disbarred N.C. judge still drawing six-digit salary Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA A former district court judge is still drawing his six-digit salary from the state payroll, even though he no longer has a law license and can't hear cases. Fire destroys century-old school built for freed slaves Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA The last remaining building of a school built more than 100 years ago for freed slaves has been destroyed by fire, ending the hopes of a local musician who wanted to renovate the site. Councilman Carl Mumpower's drug observation log Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA ASHEVILLE -- Carl Mumpower has taken to parking near drug hot spots at night and taking notes, in what some city officials criticize as overstepping his role as a city councilman. He says he's trying to encourage more police activity against drug dealers. Shooting suspect surrenders Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA HENDERSONVILLE -- A man suspected in a shooting early Sunday morning has turned himself in. Swain County man charged with murder of retired prison guard Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA BRYSON CITY - Investigators today charged a Swain County man with the 2005 murder of a 67-year-old retired prison guard, Sheriff Curtis Cochran said. Briefs Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE -- Erwin junior point guard Devian Humes has been suspended indefinitely from the team, according to boys coach Van Allen. Jurich will move quickly to replace Petrino Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich said Monday that he expects to move quickly to replace coach Bobby Petrino, who left the program Sunday to become coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Meyer finds motivation in OSU-colored seats Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA GLENDALE, Ariz. - Florida coach Urban Meyer always tries to find new ways to motivate his team. He may have found a big one when he walked into University of Phoenix Stadium for the first time Friday. Local NASCAR men remember Hamilton as 'down-to-earth guy' Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA ASHEVILLE -- They started racing Busch Grand National cars at the same time in 1989, drove Winston Cup cars in the same era and teamed up to win at Daytona in their first truck race. UNCA women beat 1st ACC foe Asheville Citizen-Times - NC, USA WINSTON-SALEM -- The UNC Asheville women's basketball team accomplished a first with a 58-53 win over Wake Forest Monday at Joel Coliseum. News: Jan. 8, 2007 Biltmore Estate Grows by Building Brand Baltimore Sun - Baltimore,MD,USA "They started with an asset and then the question became what do they need to do with it," said J. Myrick Howard, president of Preservation North Carolina. ... Busted meth labs drop by 40 percent in 2006 News 14 Charlotte - Charlotte,NC,USA RALEIGH -- The number of methamphetamine labs found by North Carolina law officers dropped 40 percent between 2005 and 2006, thanks largely to a law ... Shuler Staff Says Taylor's Team Thwarting Smooth Handoff WVLT - Knoxville,TN,USA Asheville, NC (AP) -- As Congress convenes Thursday, new North Carolina Congressman Heath Shuler says he's having trouble making the transition of power ... January... a month's worth of garden events News & Observer - Raleigh,NC,USA 20 at 1 pm, NC Arboretum, Asheville. (828) 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org. For Complete Gardener Series classes with Al Cooke, Chatham County Agriculture ... Number of meth labs found in NC last year down 40 percent from '05 Winston-Salem Journal (subscription) - Winston-Salem,NC,USA Turner credits the cold-medicine law for much of the reduction in his rural county near Asheville, but he said that trafficking and mobile-lab operations ... Coastal has tall task ahead Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA Slowly, George has been working his way back from multiple knee surgeries for UNC-Asheville. Today, even when the 7-foot-6 center might not play more than a ... The Report Card Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA A: To the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioners for passing spay-neuter ordinances that are helping to reduce the number of healthy ... Developer unhappy with rules Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE — A developer for the Cliffs gated communities and a proposed Elk Mountain subdivision says city zoning rules discourage the best types of ... N.C. bar files charges against Duke D.A. Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA The North Carolina bar filed ethics charges Thursday against the prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case, accusing him of saying misleading and inflammatory things to the media about the athletes under suspicion. Police blotter: Vehicle with gift cards broken into Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA BILTMORE FOREST - Police arrested a man Thursday who they said broke into a vehicle Dec. 20 to steal $5,000 worth of Ingles gift cards. Authorities still seeking woman's attacker Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE -- The Buncombe County Sheriff's Department continues to look for the man who attacked a woman in Weaverville in what they believe was an attempted sexual assault. Boone bus system to switch to biodiesel Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA BOONE -- The 13 public buses in Boone will soon be running on biodiesel fuel after students at Appalachian State University led an initiative calling for the use of cleaner fuel. Enthusiasm for wine, dinner-to-go still growing Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - If the past is prologue, expect local enthusiasm for wine to continue growing in 2007, according to Kevin Westmoreland, co-owner of Biltmore Village eatery the Corner Kitchen. UPDATED WITH VICTIM'S PHOTO: Investigators on scene of fatal Franklin fire Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA FRANKLIN - Investigators today are searching for the cause of a fatal fire at a Macon County inn, said Franklin Fire Chief Pete Haithcock. Alcohol may have caused deadly wreck in gorge Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA NANTAHALA -- Two cousins are dead after their car smashed head-on into a tractor-trailer Thursday evening in the Nantahala Gorge. DA charged with ethics violations in Duke case Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA RALEIGH -- Ethics charges filed against the prosecutor at the center of the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case might constitute a conflict of interest that forces him off the case, legal experts said. Will Hall of Fame take McGwire? Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE -- Bonds was booed and Palmeiro punished. But the first tangible verdict on steroids in baseball will be revealed Tuesday when the Hall of Fame selections are announced. Park's bear exile keeps elk alive Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA CATALOOCHEE VALLEY -- It wasn't exactly the tourism image Haywood County wanted to promote. A hero's -- or goat's -- farewell to the city's former traffic engineer Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA One of my favorite people in town to harass is leaving, so I figured I better get in one last pop. Dairy farms dwindle as owners sell land Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA MILLS RIVER -- The Johnston brothers can see the writing on the wall. They know the day is coming when they'll give in to the constant temptation from developers waving big money for their land. Man dies after Fla. police user Taser to subdue him Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA A 45-year-old Tennessee man died after police used a Taser to subdue him while trying to apply leg restraints in the back of a patrol car. Parkway section closes today Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ROANOKE, Va. -- A 15-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke today begins closing on weekdays to allow maintenance. Pa. man gets letter postmarked 1954 Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA A western Pennsylvania man is trying to solve a mystery that recently landed in his mailbox: a letter mailed more than 50 years ago and addressed to a Frederick Zane Yost. Police blotter: Arrest on drug charges at motel Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA City police this morning arrested a man at Econo Lodge, 190 Tunnel Road, on a charge of possessing crack cocaine. Emergency department reopens after flooding Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Mission Hospitals reopened the emergency department on its St. Joseph's campus this morning. Councilman Carl Mumpower's drug observation log Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA ASHEVILLE - Carl Mumpower has taken to parking near drug hot spots at night and taking notes, in what some city officials criticize as overstepping his role as a city councilman. He says he's trying to encourage more police activity against drug dealers. Some flooding expected on French Broad Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA Water washed over a few roads in Henderson County after Sunday's deluge, but there were no reports of major flooding around the region, the National Weather Service said. City wants input on watershed studies Asheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA The City of Asheville is hosting information and input sessions to discuss work contracted by the city for stormwater engineering analysis of the Dingle Creek and Upper Ross Creek watersheds.
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