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Black Mountain pottery studio offers free day Saturday Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:57:00 EDT
From 2-5 p.m. Saturday, the Pottery Studio of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts will offer a free clay day to the public

Former Buncombe residents' film wins at South Carolina film festival Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:43:00 EDT
Joe Chang, a native of Black Mountain, and former Asheville residents Aubrey Curtis and John Ferrer won the top award Saturday at the Indie Grits Film Festival for their film "Neutral."

Court upholds $300K verdict in N.C. State students' sexual harassment lawsuit Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:25:00 EDT
RALEIGH -- The state Court of Appeals has ruled that two former students at North Carolina State University deserved $300,000 after they were sexually harassed by a professor.

Easley encourages Obama to join N.C. debate Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:24:00 EDT
RALEIGH -- North Carolina's governor wrote a letter to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday, encouraging him to debate Hillary Rodham Clinton later this month in North Carolina.

Duke wants $5 power bill surcharge Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:18:00 EDT
CHARLOTTE -- Some state officials and consumer groups are questioning Duke Energy's plan to charge customers for electricity it might need this summer because of the drought.

Police: Man in drag repeatedly rams car into lingerie store that spurned him Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:09:00 EDT
In this photo released by the Oakland County Sheriffs Department, Jeremy Paul McIntosh, 27, is shown in a booking photo in Pontiac, Mich. Police say a man dressed as a woman repeatedly crashed his car into a suburban Detroit lingerie store that had refused to hire him earlier this year. Oakland County Undersheriff Michael McCabe says 27-year-old McIntosh was arrested Saturday night outside the Intimate Ideas store in Commerce Township, 25 miles northwest of Detroit. Damage to the store was estimated at $3,000.

9,000 guests expected for Pope's birthday party at the White House today Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:01:00 EDT
President Bush escorts Pope Benedict XVI upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Tuesday. At left is Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.

Supreme Court weighs execution of child rapist Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:59:00 EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court is considering whether someone may be executed for raping a child, a case that balances concerns about the death penalty with tougher sanctions for child sex crimes.

Judge rejects subpeona for Cheney in trial of man arrested after confronting V.P. in mall Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:55:00 EDT
DENVER -- A judge denied a request to subpoena Dick Cheney in a lawsuit filed by a man who claims he was wrongfully arrested for comments he made to the vice president about the Iraq war.

McCain's econ plan: Tax cuts, tax exemptions Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:51:00 EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For a candidate who initially said economics wasn't his best subject, Republican John McCain has been busy playing catch-up.

Bush to call for greenhouse gas reductions Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:00 EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Revising his stance on global warming, President Bush will propose a new target for stopping the growth of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.

Virginia Tech: Day of mourning begins to mark year since Va. Tech shooting Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:17:00 EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The darkness was broken by the flickering of a white candle, lit at the stroke of midnight.

Frost this morning, high near 67 this afternoon Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:25:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - There will be areas of frost before 8 a.m. this morning then sunny skies with a high near 67.

Buncombe Commissioners Roll Call Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
GREENWAYS PLAN

Henderson chamber hosts county commissioner candidate forum Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
HENDERSONVILLE - The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for county commissioner candidates at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Chariot.

Historic Courthouse to be featured on UNC-TV Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:47:00 EDT
HENDERSONVILLE - The UNC-TV program "North Carolina Now" will feature a story about the Henderson County Historic Courthouse and its renovation and reopening, along with the opening of the Henderson County Heritage Museum at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

Applications still available for Art on Main Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:25:00 EDT
HENDERSONVILLE - Artist applications are still available for the 49th annual Art on Main fine art and fine craft show in Hendersonville that will take place Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

400 compete in Special Olympics at Roberson Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Deziree Nelson, 8, gives Kathleen Burt a big hug after running the 50 meter dash Tuesday at the Special Olympics. A crowd of 1,500 was on hand to watch the games at Roberson.

Cold likely hasn't done much damage this year to local farmers Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:03:00 EDT
DANA -- Apple growers and other farmers may have dodged the frost bullet early Wednesday morning, but they won't know for sure for a few days.

Suspect sought in armed bank robbery on Leicester Highway Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:46:00 EDT
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has released several photos of the suspect in the Wednesday afternoon robbery of the First Citizens Bank on New Leicester Highway.

WNC economic activity remains mixed Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:49:00 EDT
Two consecutive months of growth may be keeping a recession at bay for Western North Carolina, but job growth remains flat across the mountains,

Man shocked while trying to rescue parrot in critical condition Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:24:00 EDT
A man who was shocked and burned last week while trying to rescue a friend's parrot from a power pole is in critical condition today at a hospital burn unit in Winston-Salem.

HRMC inspection could end Thursday Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:31:00 EDT
CLYDE -- Haywood Regional Medical Center might know on Thursday whether it passed an inspection that could lead to the restoration of federal healthcare funding, a hospital spokeswoman said this morning.

Arrest blotter: Weaverville woman charged with trying to run man over Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:31:00 EDT
A Weaverville woman was charged Tuesday with trying to run a man over with a vehicle.

Car in fire lane towed with 7-year-old inside Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:29:00 EDT
DALLAS -- A tow truck driver unknowingly hauled away a car with a 7-year-old asleep inside before returning the vehicle minutes later and speeding away, police said.

Top story: Climbing flight costs may be around the corner Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Passengers exit a Delta Airlines connection flight from Cincinnati at the Asheville Regional Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Local residents won't see many changes at first from a proposed Delta Air Lines-Northwest Airlines merger, but they might want to watch their wallets as time passes.

Psychiatric hospitals faulted over patients' death after discharge Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
RALEIGH -- Failure by North Carolina's state psychiatric hospitals to plan for patients after discharge resulted in at least three deaths since August, a report issued Tuesday found.

Buncombe Commissioners approve greenways master plan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Buncombe County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a master plan that envisions a series of greenways across the county.

Experts see opportunities for area in solving global warming Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- While the best scientific evidence shows that climate change is real, the future of warmer global temperatures holds opportunities ahead, experts said Tuesday.

Man shot in robbery Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Detectives are investigating a robbery and shooting that may be linked to gangs.

Inflation, oil prices bite harder Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WASHINGTON -- Inflation at the wholesale level soared in March at nearly triple the rate that had been forecast as energy prices kept rising and food costs posted a much bigger jump than anticipated.

Medford allowed 2nd lawyer by judge Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- A federal judge on Tuesday granted former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford a second attorney to help defend him this month on public corruption charges tied to illegal video gambling.

Year of the Park kicks off Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Asheville and Buncombe County parks and recreation departments are holding a kickoff event for the Year of the Park 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 29 at Pack Place's Diana Wortham Theatre.

Businesses invited to South French Broad Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Greater Asheville Chamber of Commerce and other groups are inviting businesses to attend a meeting about improvements and programs in the neighborhood around South French Broad Avenue near downtown.

Olive Garden reopens after fire Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Olive Garden on Tunnel Road reopened for dinner Tuesday following an early morning kitchen fire.

Trust gives Chimney Rock $4.5M Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
CHIMNEY ROCK -- The N.C. Natural Heritage Trust Fund has awarded $4.5 million to the state Division of Parks and Recreation for the acquisition of 212 acres for the developing Chimney Rock State Park.

City may drop tax break Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Slumping property values and rising health care costs could mean no tax break for city residents next year.

Farmers shelter fruit for freeze Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
DANA -- With low temperatures forecast to hit the mid-20s overnight Tuesday, apple growers hoped for the best Tuesday while some berry growers turned toward irrigation systems for protection.

WCU women's basketball team adds player Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:54:00 EDT
Western Carolina basketball coach Kellie Harper announced Wednesday the addition of 5-foot-11 forward/guard Diamond Hunnicutt (Landmark Christian/ Fairburn, Ga.) to the 2008-09 signing class.

UNCA's DeRatt leads nation in ERA Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:39:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - UNC Asheville senior right-hander Alan DeRatt has the lowest ERA in the nation, according to the latest NCAA Statistics.

Shooting the Breeze Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:37:00 EDT
Apparently, the NBA doesn't care about getting its top 16 teams in the playoffs.

Hyatt throws no-hitter for Falcons Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
MILLS RIVER -- West Henderson High junior Daniel Hyatt threw a five-inning no-hitter Tuesday in 28-0 win over Carolina (S.C.) High.

Weaver awarded Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WINSTON-SALEM -- Former Owen High standout David Weaver was given the Best Defensive Player Award Tuesday evening at the Wake Forest Basketball Banquet.

Rose going to NBA, Calipari stays Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis freshman Derrick Rose announced he was jumping to the NBA Tuesday, the same day coach John Calipari agreed in principle to a contract extension with the school.

OSU Club to meet at T's game Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Ohio State University Alumni Club of WNC will meet at the Asheville Tourists' game on Thursday at McCormick Field.

Burwell goes to UNC Pembroke Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
CANDLER -- Enka High senior Jamie Burwell has committed to play softball at UNC Pembroke. An All-WNC pitcher in 2007, she will sign her letter of intent at 2 p.m. Friday at the school's library.

Williams to be honored May 25 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Tickets are available for "Roy Williams Day in WNC" on Sunday, May 25 at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa.

WCU hands Tigers 10th loss Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. -- Barrett Shaft went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs as Western Carolina beat Clemson 6-2 in college baseball Tuesday night.

Woods to miss 1 month for surgery Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Tiger Woods had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday to repair cartilage damage, his second operation in five years on the same knee. He is expected to miss at least a month while he recovers.

Rams put perfect record on the line vs. Cougars Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Asheville's Chloe McCleary-Small (3) and Roberson's Katherine Ellis chase down a posession.

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