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GeekOut AVL 2012 video
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Columnist Carol Motsinger shares moments from Asheville's fan convention -- and her definition of "geek."John Edwards' defense team rests case
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GREENSBORO -- Many people watching the case believed Edwards would testify, but he did not.Fairview man charged with home break-in, robbery
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A Fairview man went into a woman's home and took prescription drugs from her, according to arrest warrants served Tuesday.Update: I-40 wreck cleared
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ASHEVILLE -- A tractor-trailer wreck was reported on Interstate 40 in the eastbound lanes at mile marker 45 in West Asheville, but the wreck has since been cleared..Motorcyclist killed on Parkway
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BREVARD -- Rain and fog may have contributed to a fatal motorcycle accident Monday on the Blue Ridge Parkway, but investigators say they may never fully know why the rider failed to negotiate a curve.Asheville man faces child sex charge
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ASHEVILLE -- The 31-year-old man was charged Tuesday with taking indecent liberties with a child, according to a warrant at the Buncombe County magistrate's office.Bill would benefit same-sex partners of US workers
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WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee has approved legislation to give benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers.Defense mum on whether John Edwards will testify
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GREENSBORO -- The defense could close out its case by calling Edwards, his oldest daughter Cate and Rielle Hunter to the stand.NC Legislature back for budget session
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RALEIGH -- The House and Senate planned to open a so-called "short" session at noon today.Native American rights group brings nationwide walk to Asheville
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ASHEVILLE -- The Leonard Peltier Walk for Human Rights was going to walk right through Asheville until a last-minute change of plans landed them in Pritchard Park.Asheville man charged with opium trafficking
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ASHEVILLE -- A city man is behind bars on several drug charges including trafficking in opium.Asheville teen charged with possessing stolen scooter
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ASHEVILLE -- A city teen is behind bars on a charge of possessing a stolen motor scooter. Adam Scott Norton, 18, of McTindal Circle, was charged today with the offense, according to a warrant at the Buncombe County magistrate's office.Asheville-area woman charged in break-in
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ASHEVILLE -- Stephanie Renee Rice, 22, of Westwood Ave., in Swannanoa, was charged Monday with breaking and entering and larceny, according to warrants at the Buncombe County magistrate's office.Asheville man faces pot, mushroom charges
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ASHEVILLE -- Alfonso Paul Graceffo, 28, of Upland Road, was charged Tuesday with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana, and other charges, according to warrants at the Buncombe County magistrate's office.NC Senate approves Cherokee casino card games bill
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North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday began weighing whether to allow live-dealer card games at the state's only casino rather than the video machines that are now offered.Police: Man assaulted, robbed Earthfare employee
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ASHEVILLE -- Arthur James Black Jr., 22, of Harris Ridge Road, struck the employee in the head numerous times and took his tennis shoes, Asheville police said.APD makes arrests in 3 purse snatchings
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ASHEVILLE -- City police charged two South Carolina residents in connection with a series of recent purse snatchings here.Woman dies in Candler wreck
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ASHEVILLE -- The N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a Candler woman Tuesday.Buncombe pools set to reopen for summer
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Pools will be open daily beginning June 2 until school begins again in August.State holds hearing on Mission endoscopy project
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MILLS RIVER -- State regulators held a public hearing today on Mission Hospital's plan to locate an endoscopy unit at its planned medical campus in Fletcher.Mild WNC winter leads to buggy spring, uptick in ticks
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Chances are if you or your pets have been outside this year, somebody has come home with some unwanted hitchhikers: ticks. "I've found them already, after being out in the country in Macon County," West Asheville resident Sherry Roane said.Buncombe commissioners poised to tackle pay, insurance questions
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ASHEVILLE -- A proposed Buncombe County budget calling for no tax increase, no layoffs of county employees and for an increase of only 1 percent in county spending.3 charged for drug offenses at Weaverville Wal-Mart
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ASHEVILLE -- Several local law enforcement agencies combined to make three drug-related arrests overnight after officers noticed suspicious activity outside the Weaverville Wal-Mart.Sewer charges likely to rise in Buncombe
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Asheville-area residents and businesses would see their sewerage charges rise 2.5 percent this summer under a proposal by Buncombe County Metropolitan Sewerage District officials.City students honor civil rights pioneer
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ASHEVILLE -- A group of students from Asheville Middle and Asheville High schools gathered Tuesday afternoon to plant a tree in honor of William Roland, who served as mentor to a group of students that worked to desegregate Asheville businesses and institutions more...Sam Neill charged with stealing $2 million from clients
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HENDERSONVILLE -- Former attorney and congressional candidate Sam Neill turned himself in Tuesday on charges of stealing more than $2 million from clients over the last decade.Authorities: Swannanoa teen sold stolen metal for money
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SWANNANOA -- A Swannanoa teen was charged Monday with five counts of felony larceny and six counts of obtaining property by false pretense.APD: Man attacked, robbed Earthfare employee
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ASHEVILLE -- A Candler man was arrested Tuesday and charged with common law robbery and felony assault inflicting serious injury after police say he attacked and robbed an Earthfare employee.Severe thunderstorm watch for Buncombe, other WNC counties
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ASHEVILLE -- A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for five counties in Western North Carolina, according to the National Weather Service.Motorcyclist killed in parkway crash was Fla. police chief
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BREVARD -- A police chief from Florida on a motorcycle trip with friends died in a crash Monday on the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Brevard.Asheville to get 1st downtown marathon; 8,000 expected
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ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon will expand in September 2013 to include a full 26.2-mile marathon, starting and ending in downtown Asheville.National parks halt mowing after death near Asheville
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ASHEVILLE -- A mowing accident that killed a Blue Ridge Parkway maintenance worker near Asheville has halted grass-cutting operations at national parks across the U.S. as officials review safety procedures.APD seeks suspect in attempted armed robbery today
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ASHEVILLE -- City police on Monday were looking for a man who tried to rob law offices downtown at gunpoint.Asheville police investigate Mother's Day shooting
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ASHEVILLE -- City police planned to re-interview witnesses and victims in connection with a weekend shooting that left a mother and son wounded on Mother's Day.
