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CITY NEWS, INFO & EVENTS DowntownAsheville.com: Involved Chance of snow on Saturday, says the weatherman What kind of city do we want to be? asks Mayor Bellamy On Feb. 4, 2010, at the annual State of Downtown luncheon, Asheville mayor Terry M. Bellamy asked and answered the main question that the 100-plus attendees wanted to know: "What kind of city do we want to be... and how will we get there?" For news and reactions to what she had to say, visit: (1) Gannett's daily Citizen-times.com or Click Here> (2) City councilmember Gordon Smith's blog ScrutinyHooligans.us. or Click Here> Also, read an informative 11-page report, entitled "Asheville, NC 2010: A Financial Crossroads," which provided the mayor with many facts and figures to underline her position that Asheville needs a greater portion of tax dollars that are collected within the city, but unfairly redistributed to Buncombe County. For the white paper that was compiled by city staff and presented to city council on Jan. 4, 2010, by city manager Gary Jackson, Click Here> Willie Nelson concert cancelled, no reason given No reason was given on why the Willie Nelson concert that was originally scheduled on Jan. 30, 2010, at the Asheville Civic Center, but was cancelled due to snow, will not be rescheduled. | Tickets will be refunded at the original point of purchase. | Fans who purchased tickets at the Asheville Civic Center can receive their refund by visiting the box office, which is open Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call 828-259-5736. | To email Willie, visit Willienelson.com or Click Here> | To see who will be coming to the Civic Center, call the event line at 828-259-5544, visit www.ashevilleciviccenter.com or Facebook. Beware of false solicitations for Fraternal Order of Police On Tues., Feb. 2, 2010, the Asheville Police Department (APD) reported that false solicitations are being made in the community on behalf of the APD. An APD spokesperson said that the APD has received queries regarding phone calls made by people claiming to be affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Police and who have been asking for monetary donations for the police department. "The Asheville Police Department does not engage in such solicitations," Chief Bill Hogan said. "The public should also be aware that the Fraternal Order of Police is not affiliated with this department." Furthermore, Biltmore Forest police have advised the APD that their agency is currently investigating some of the solicitors for possible fraud in their jurisdiction, according to Chief Eric Tinsley. Asheville police urge the community not to provide personal information such as names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, or any financial information over the phone, regardless of who the caller claims to represent. Asheville housing prices 22% overvalued, says study ACCESS ASHEVILLE 4B ... that's for me! *TODAY'S Weather | And forecast. Click Here> *UNITED WAY'S 211 | Connect to help. Click Here> *CITY ROAD CLOSINGS ONLINE to help drivers plan ahead | Drivers can try to circumvent local construction at ashevillenc.gov or Click Here> *ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS weekly talks every Friday at Bobo Gallery | For those who care about going green. Click Here>
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 CDC'S FLU VIEW: States affected by swine flu * Map: CDC Buncombe tackles swine flu, CDC vaccine recommendations Who started 'huge fire' at historic Richmond Hill Inn? ARTS NEWS *ASHEVILLE AREA Arts Council | Click Here> ON THE BEAT *ANNUAL 2009 WNC GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL CATALOG in print AND online | To read the new 2009 directory online (and save some trees), visit wncgreenbuilding.com or Click Here> | For past issues online, Click Here> | For details about the Council, visit wncgbc.org or Click Here>
*Asheville Purple Pages' is colorful and gay | Click Here> *WNC Magazine tells it beautifully | Click Here>
Free online SBA seminars *ASHEVILLE #41 Best Place | To live and launch | Click Here> 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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Email your Downtown story... Real local news from the grassroots up *FOR OVER FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS, DowntownAsheville.com has been reporting the news about our unique urban community | The more we know about each other, the more we are truly connected. Help keep Downtown Asheville weird, wired and wonderful ... from the grassroots up. Many thanks for your emails of news, photos and essays. We will continue to post as many as we can. Keep it real, and email: byron(at) mediabear.com or Click Here>  Photo Courtesy of AdvantageWest About DowntownAsheville.com *THIS INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWS SOURCE tells stories of today and yesterday about Downtown Asheville, North Carolina ... a diverse, urban, Southern Appalachian city ... where business bustles ... new ideas germinate ... grassroots' activism grows ... the All-American City and county seat of Buncombe thrives ... where tourists can have it "Anyway You Like It" ... where everyone explores the Blue Ridge Mountains ... along "America's Favorite Highway," the Blue Ridge Parkway ... working and playing to understand why this vibrant mountain city is dubbed "Paris of the South" ... and the heartbeat of Western North Carolina. Click Here> | DowntownAsheville.com is published daily by MediaBear. MediaBear, a division of Wenoca Real Estate, Inc., is an independent Internet publisher and writing service based in Buncombe County, North Carolina. DISCLAIMER: WWW.DOWNTOWNASHEVILLE.COM is owned by Wenoca Real Estate, Inc., and published by MediaBear, a division of Wenoca Real Estate, Inc. All efforts have been made to present accurate information; however, the publisher does not assume any responsibility or liability as to the accuracy of any statements, information and/or claims, stated or inferred, contained within. It is the responsibility of the reader to consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice and recommendations pertaining to the reader's particular situation. DowntownAsheville.com is an informational resource and should be considered as a source of ideas and opinions. By using this guide, the reader understands that the publisher makes no claims as to the accuracy of any statements and claims within. The publisher does not necessarily agree and/or endorse any and all of those statements or claims made within by individuals, professionals, companies, advertisers, links, and/or other entities. No copying of materials within is allowed without the express written consent of the publisher. Media use of information within requires attribution, which must be given to MediaBear.com or DowntownAsheville.com. Please notify the publisher of any inaccuracies at MediaBear, PO Box 902, Skyland, NC 28776 or byron(at)mediabear.com or Click Here> MEDIABEAR, P.O. Box 902, Skyland, NC 28776 * 828-768-5600 Copyright 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 All Rights Reserved |
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