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Campbell defeats UNC-Asheville 85-66

Jonathan Rodriguez scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead five Campbell players in double figures as the Camels defeated North Carolina-Asheville 85-66 on Saturday.

Tennessee routs UNC-Asheville 124-49

Scotty Hopson had a career-high 25 points and No. 10 Tennessee set a school record for points in a game with a 124-49 victory over North Carolina-Asheville on Tuesday night.

Bowden leads Charlotte past UNC-Asheville 86-70

Shamarr Bowden scored 21 points and Charlotte's coach Bobby Lutz won his 200th career game in a 86-70 victory over North Carolina-Asheville in the teams' season opener Friday night.

Radford knocks off UNC-Asheville 94-86

Kenny Thomas scored 35 points to lead Radford to a 94-86 win over North Carolina-Asheville in the semifinals of the Big South Conference tournament on Thursday night.

UNC-Asheville tops Winthrop 76-68

Reid Augst scored 27 points and North Carolina-Asheville beat Winthrop 76-68 in a Big South Conference Tournament opener on Monday night.

Presbyterian beats UNC-Asheville 76-61

Bryan Bostic scored 25 points to lead Presbyterian to a 76-61 win over North Carolina-Asheville on Saturday night in the season finale for both teams.

UNC Asheville knocks off High Point 81-78

John Williams scored 32 points and had 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina Asheville to an 81-79 overtime victory over High Point on Wednesday night.

Radford beats UNC-Asheville 66-65

Amir Johnson scored 12 points, including a layup with 1 second left to seal Radford's 66-65 win over North Carolina-Asheville on Saturday.

UNC-Asheville beats VMI 103-95 in OT

Sean Smith had 22 points and 11 rebounds and John Williams added 21 points and 15 boards to lead North Carolina-Asheville to a 103-95 overtime victory over Virginia Military Institute on Monday night.

Coastal Carolina beats UNC-Asheville 64-57

Anthony Breeze scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in Coastal Carolina's 64-57 win over North Carolina-Asheville on Monday.

Winthrop beats UNC Asheville 87-67

Charles Corbin matched his career-high with 22 points to help Winthrop to an 87-67 win over North Carolina-Asheville on Saturday night.

UNC-Asheville edges High Point 61-59

Reid Augst scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 23 seconds remaining to lift North Carolina-Asheville to a 61-59 victory over High Point on Tuesday night.

Radford defeats UNC-Asheville 98-88 in overtime

Joey Lynch-Flohr scored 22 points and Radford defeated North Carolina-Asheville 98-88 in overtime on Saturday night.

UNC-Asheville defeats Gardner-Webb 86-76

Matt Dickey scored 18 points and Reid Augst added 17 to lead North Carolina-Asheville to a 86-76 win over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night.

UNC Asheville defeats Charleston Southern 76-65

Reid Augst scored 24 points and North Carolina-Asheville defeated Charleston Southern 76-65 on Saturday night.

UNC-Asheville defeats Western Carolina 81-78

Reid Augst scored 18 and John Williams added 17 in North Carolina-Asheville's 81-78 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday.

No. 15 Ohio State beats UNC-Asheville 83-59

Freshman B.J. Mullens, getting the most playing time of his brief career, scored 19 points to lead No. 15 Ohio State past UNC-Asheville 83-59 on Monday night.

UNC Asheville beats Catawba 84-67

Reid Augst scored 20 points and North Carolina Asheville defeated Catawba 84-67 on Saturday.

Smith leads No. 10 Tennessee past UNC-Asheville

Tyler Smith had the first triple-double in school history, helping No. 10 Tennessee romp to an 87-69 win over UNC-Ashville on Wednesday night.

No. 1 Tar Heels cruise past UNC-Asheville 116-48

Ty Lawson scored 22 points to help No. 1 North Carolina beat North Carolina-Asheville 116-48 on Sunday despite playing without national player of the year Tyler Hansbrough.

Wofford defeats UNC-Asheville 74-69

Junior Salters scored 20 points to lift Wofford over UNC-Asheville 74-69 on Tuesday night.

Campbell routs UNC-Asheville 94-57

Jonathan Rodriguez scored 19 points to help Campbell rout North Carolina-Asheville 94-57 on Saturday.

UNC-Asheville defeats Montreat 91-78

Sophomore forward John Williams was one of four UNC-Asheville players in double figures Sunday in a 91-78 win over neighboring Montreat.

UNC-Asheville defeats Belmont-Abbey 75-63

Reid Augst scored 19 points to help lead UNC-Asheville to a 75-63 win over Belmont-Abbey on Friday night.

George, 7-7, out amid reports of foot amputation

UNC Asheville's Kenny George, at 7-foot-7 the nation's tallest college basketball player, will not play this year amid reports part of his right foot was amputated.

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'Fat' remark snares Asheville doctor
Source: citizen-times.com

Dr. Earl Sunderhaus, of Asheville Eye Center on Tunnel Road, is awaiting word from the board about any actions it may take against him for making cutting criticisms of a female patient, including telling her she was fat and poking her thigh.

Lesbian couple ties the knot
Source: citizen-times.com

The marriage of Lisa Holmes and Amy Niemas will not be recognized by the state of North Carolina, which allows marriage only between a man and a woman.

Intolerant 'Christian' letter-writer: Homosexuals have "infested" Asheville, NC, and should be deported to Connecticut. Huh?!?
Source: citizen-times.com

I feel morally obligated to express my opinion. I am a transplant from Jackson, Miss., who is astounded by how many homosexuals have "infested" this beautiful city. I just don't know what the general population should do.

Asheville, NC is Out of Gas
Source: MotherJones.com

The city of Asheville, North Carolina and surrounding towns are so short on gas that residents must wait over an hour to fill their tanks, reports the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Asheville Businesses Concerned about Pack Square Construction
Source: asheville cabin blog

Will construction affect tourism dollars for downtown businesses?

Asheville Human Society hosts Rabies & Microchip Clinic
Source: asheville cabin blog

Asheville's Humane Society is hosting it's rabies shot and microchip clinic.

Illegal Gambling in Asheville fading
Source: asheville cabin blog

Since all video poker machines have been banned the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department and the Asheville Police Department have seen drastic reductions in illegal gambling throughout the area.

Asheville Blog Ignites International Controversy
Source: Asheville News Blog | North Carolina |

Small Town Asheville, North Carolina Blogger starts a transatlantic Freedom of Speech Storm.

Bringing Back The Stocks

Here in Asheville, NC, the police department is updating an ages-old concept in their attempts to discourage unwanted behaviour: public humiliation.

7'7 360 lbs, College hoops giant so big he can't drive a car
Source:

He's 22 years old, but Kenny George doesn't own a driver's license - and it's not because he can't merge onto a freeway or parallel park. At 7-foot-7 and 360 pounds, George is too big to fit behind the wheel of a car.

Iraq Vets Protesting with Brownies Detained at Fort Bragg
Source: Military.com

Two Army veterans of the war in Iraq were detained for several hours Dec. 17 on Fort Bragg, N.C., after handing out baked goods and anti-war literature at one of the post's shopping centers. ...

Vinestock in Asheville, NC?

In Celestina's Vinestock Anyone, article, she made a recommendation that Vinestock be held in Asheville, North Carolina.

"Art of Suicide" an Official Selection for 2007 Asheville Film Fest
Source: Market Wire

Independent Film screens in Asheville Film Festival

Asheville Fall Color Hunter Blog: Fall Color Hunter Video - Hot Air Balloon Ride
Source: http://www.exploreasheville.com

The Asheville Fall Color Hunter this week seeks out fall color from hundreds of feet in the air, taking a hot air balloon ride to search for fall color and extreme autumn adventures.

The Asheville Citizen Times and Monsanto Milk
Source: Asheville Citizen Times

Hats off to free speech in Asheville!! The Asheville Citizen Times has done what the New York Times and the Washington Times and other corporate sell outs refuse to do. They allowed a citizen view and an editorial making a case against Monsanto Milk.

Appalachian State basks in glow of Michigan upset...the local angle
Source: USA Today

You know your football team has made a huge impact when a Southern preacher deviates from his Sunday sermon to talk about the big win.

Asheville man to go for world record on 44-foot bike
Source: citizen-times.com

Part circus, part serious, Michael Mooney's daredevil attempt to pilot a 44-foot bicycle at the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival next week is as much about performance anxiety as it is performance art.

Alien Vines Threaten Trailer Park

Asheville, NC -- "I was just sitting on my back steps, having a beer, when suddenly I heard a "yip" from around the area of the dog house," begins Lacey Lindley, a long time resident of Sunny Side trailer park here in the shelter of the North Carolina mountains, "I thought Scruf …

Asheville Marks Labor Day by Sending Five Day Weekend Petition to Congress
Source: prnewswire.com

This Labor Day, millions of Americans will rejoice at the opportunity for a three-day weekend. But one community is calling for more. Much more.

Asheville citizens scheme to combat local law enforcement's attack on dissent
Source: Global Features

It wasn't your average activist meeting at the West Asheville Library on Tuesday night.

Asheville settles protest-fee suit
Source: citizen-times.com

An immigrant rights group that challenged a $1,500 city fee for demonstrating on public streets has forced the city to change its law.

Asheville Police Department to launch seat belt checkpoints
Source: citizen-times.com

The Asheville Police Department is launching a special "Click It or Ticket" campaign to target people who don't use their seat belts, especially at night.

Asheville Police Work To Find Charges That Stick
Source: citizen-times.com

Jonas Phillips, an Asheville, NC resident, was standing on a bridge with a sign which read "Impeach Bush" when he was arrested by local police. Never read his Miranda rights, he was bustled off to jail upon charges of "obstructing the sidewalk".

How I Got Arrested for Holding an IMPEACH Sign
Source: AfterDowningStreet.org

I am writing to tell you about an abuse of power in Asheville, NC by a police sergeant. I occasionally stand on an interstate overpass near my place of work in the mornings and hold a sign that says 'IMPEACH BUSH / CHENEY'.

Man In "Liberal" Asheville Arrested For Holding "Impeach" Sign
Source: MotherJones.com

Jonas Phillips, a native of Asheville, North Carolina, sometimes stands at an Interstate overpass near his workplace and holds a sign that reads Impeach Bush-Cheney.

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