What's New – Asheville Articles, Blog Posts, and Other New Content
Ask Bubbi Advice Column - Monday November 16th 2009
Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I wouldn't do for my friends and though they say they feel the same way, it's rarely reciprocated. 2. I've dated the same guy since high school. My landlord is driving me crazy. First he tells me that he doesn't allow any dogs in the building, so I gave my dog to my sister. Now his nephew is living next door and he has two dogs who bark 24/7. Read more...
French Broad River Fishing Report - 11/11/2009
The river is up very high again due to Hurricane Ida. No sane person would try and fish this week; the flows rival the grand canyon now! Caution is advised to those around the river as it is dangerous to all but experienced hands at whitewater now. It will be a week or so before levels are right for fishing. Read more...
AIR Brings Back the Main Course Dining Program for 2010
The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) is pleased to announce the return of the Main Course Dining program with buy one get one free values all over Asheville. The Main Course Dining coupon book provides diners with more than 35 buy one get one free entree deals at 18 independent restaurants in the Asheville community. Read more...
Asheville Area Schools Can Win $100,000 in U.S. Cellular's 2010 Calling All Communities Program
When U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities campaign launched last year, the company asked everyone to vote for their favorite schools. Read more...
Acoustic Syndicate plays post-Thanksgiving show
Acoustic Syndicate, one of North Carolina's best kept secrets is returning this holiday season for their very special traditional after Thanksgiving show at the Orange Peel on Saturday November 28th. Read more...
Holistic Health: New Natural Ways to Manage and Treat Childhood Asthma
Childhood asthma has increased over the years and millions of children are affected. In addition to conventional treatments, naturopathic doctors can have excellent results when managing childhood asthma with natural health therapies and holistic medicine. Read more...
5 Useful, Innovative Online Tools for Fantasy Football
Ever fantasy gamer has to have his online arsenal of strategy and news sites so he or she can make informed, intelligent decisions. Here are just a few of the fantasy football web sites and tools I use to stay on top of the game throughout the whole season. Read more...
Autism News Update #1
Periodically, I will be writing autism news updates on the site to keep us all as informed as I can about the current autism buzz. Read more...
Ask Bubbi Advice Column - Monday November 9th 2009
Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I wouldn't do for my friends and though they say they feel the same way, it's rarely reciprocated. 2. I've dated the same guy since high school. My landlord is driving me crazy. First he tells me that he doesn't allow any dogs in the building, so I gave my dog to my sister. Now his nephew is living next door and he has two dogs who bark 24/7. Read more...
East of the Balsams
Last night was a monumental one in Washington, where the health care bill H.R. 3962 passed with one Democratic vote to spare, and help from one Republican. For all the kabuki hand-wringing, the choice to be made was not this health care bill verses a better one waiting to be drafted, but this one verses waiting for another generation. Just over half of the Blue Dog Coalition voted for the bill. Their whip, as you may know, did not. And you thought quarterbacks played offense. Read more...
Asheville Still Easily Accessible After I-40 Rockslide
The Asheville area and the mountains of Western North Carolina remain accessible from the east, south and north after a rock slide along Interstate 40 at the North Carolina/Tennessee border. The choice of two convenient detours make getting to Asheville a breeze. Read more...
New Page Corporation Presents Neil Gurney's - The Sustainability Revolution
American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) will host The Sustainability Revolution, an educational luncheon program sponsored by New Page Corporation, a leading manufacturer of coated paper. Read more...
French Broad River Fishing Report - 11/4/2009
The river has been too high to effectively fish this week. However, the water has gotten chilly, as I can attest to first hand from kayaking this week. Levels should be good to fish by the weekend, and clarity is good. So, fishing will be best in the afternoons on sunny days from here on out. Read more...
Ask Bubbi Advice Column - Monday November 2nd 2009
Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. There's nothing I wouldn't do for my friends and though they say they feel the same way, it's rarely reciprocated. 2. I've dated the same guy since high school. My landlord is driving me crazy. First he tells me that he doesn't allow any dogs in the building, so I gave my dog to my sister. Now his nephew is living next door and he has two dogs who bark 24/7. Read more...
Ask Bubbi Advice Column - Monday October 26th 2009
Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. I want to quit my job and start a business, but my partner says it's too risky at this stage of our lives. 2. I've dated the same guy since high school. We're both 24 now. The problem is that I don't have anything in common with him anymore. Read more...
The Least of These
In the recent parade of homes I was pleased to see that Something for Everyone was a theme. Being first time home buyer, I was thrilled to see I was being considered. My pleasure quickly turned to disappointment when I realized that none of the houses were in my budget. I've got a college degree and full time job. I've got a savings account and a retirement plan. And yet, I'm not included as everyone, something is not right here. Read more...
A Fantasy Football Diehard's NFL Predictions for the 2009-2010 Season
Jason McCoy is a fantasy football innovator and recently launched his fallacy sports fantasy football web site, a loser league style contest called Stinkball.com. McCoy's obsession for fantasy games was first inspired by his love for football. This year McCoy makes some exciting NFL predictions and insightful observations about Week 1. Read more...
Elections, 09
Terry Bellamy is already our mayor for about 2-3 years now. She is the more experienced than the other two people running against her, Who have none or very little experience at all! She's endorsed by the Sierra Club and AFD association. Read more...
French Broad River Fishing Report - 10/21/2009
The French Broad is still fishing great! River is at medium flow and very clear. Smallmouth are into the fall fattening-up period, meaning that if one can time it right the bite is outstanding. The early bite seems to be weak but it improves as the day warms up. Read more...
Ask Bubbi Advice Column - Monday October 19th 2009
Ask Bubbi, an advice column offered exclusively on AshevilleNow.com. This weeks topics: 1. I have a crush on this guy I work with but I know for a fact that he's dating another girl in the office. Do you think it's out of line for me to make a move. 2. My grandchildren are always sick. I've suggested to my daughter and son-in-law that they give their little ones vitamins to keep their immune systems strong. They have yet to take my advice. Read more...
