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24003
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Asheville's Buncombe Turnpike connected thousands of drovers from Tennessee and North Carolina to South Carolina's railroads. The turnpike provided French Broad River residents with a way to get their herds across the river. Eventually, the West Asheville Bridge was constructed in 1911 to the flood of traffic across the French Broad River.
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24004
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AsheVillage Institute is a nonprofit that helps people reconnect with nature by building knowledge and skills about growing food sustainably and taking care of the environment.
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4872
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Located in Buncombe County, Asheville, with a population of slightly over 60,000, is home to Biltmore and a variety of other attractions. Grizzle describes how to spend a perfect weekend there, enjoying a wide selection of unique eating establishments, shops, and Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 68 Issue 7, Dec 2000, p138-145, il Periodical Website
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16970
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Asheville, located in Buncombe County, is featured in The State magazine's series on North Carolina cities. The city has developed into a well-known resort center as well as a growing industrial city. Topping discusses the city's rebound from the Great Depression and finds the financial structure on a sound basis. The city schools are marking their fiftieth anniversary this year, and the nearby town of Black Mountain is described.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 4, June 1937, p24-27, 29-32, il, por
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23986
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The author presents things to do in downtown Asheville once the sun goes down, such as Pritchard Park. The author focuses mostly on the best areas to take photographs of late-night activities in downtown.
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13012
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Asheville, located in Buncombe County, is featured in We the People of North Carolina magazine's Community Profile.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 48 Issue 7, July 1990, p22-24, 26-27, il
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30609
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Although Charlotte, North Carolina is known for the convention business and Asheville known for its tourism, Asheville now ranks first in the convention business in 1955. With over 32,000 visitors to 85 conventions in 1955, Asheville boasts to be the "Convention City of the South."
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20172
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Already considered one of the South's most impressive food and beer meccas, Asheville is raising the bar for brewing companies.
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Garden and Gun (NoCar AP 2 G247), Vol. 7 Issue 3, June/July 2013, p115-118, 120, 122, f Periodical Website
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34511
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This guide helps potential explorers where best to eat and drink in Asheville, North Carolina. Everything from hot dogs and doughnuts to the upscale duck confit is showcased, along with Asheville’s most well-known breweries and public houses.
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40650
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Aspects where Asheville and Wilmington have experienced a boom include population and tourism. On the flip side of the upside is the high price tag that comes with residence. For Asheville, the price tag possibly too high to pay is also represented in a low employment rate that works against the city.
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28534
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The Asheville Tool Library lends tools to members who are unable to purchase the tools on their own or are unable to maintain their storage. The group is concerned about sustainability and making resources available to those who cannot afford them on their own. The library has common tools, semi-professional tools, and camping gear and is looking to host community workshops and classes soon.
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30955
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In the western region of North Carolina, Buncombe County is home to Asheville, the largest metropolis in the region. Laid out in 1794, Asheville is now has one of the biggest tourist business economies in the state. Along with attractions such as Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, Asheville is also known for its Rural Community Development Program and increased farm income. Additionally, Asheville industries include Gerber and Enka among their million dollar manufacturers.
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34819
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The author discusses several garden tours in North Carolina ideal for a weekend getaway. Asheville, North Carolina, boasts several gardens including an arboretum, boulder garden, and “remediation” garden established to clean retired industrial areas. In contrast, several gardens around Edenton, North Carolina, have been cultivated into exquisite English period gardens which emphasize the area’s colonial history.
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22494
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Asheville offers excellent options in ambiance, venues, food, flowers, and arts and crafts to couple planning to exchange vows in the mountains.