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Wayfinding banners help support River Arts District vitality during RADTIP construction

June 6, 2018 1

With the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP) underway, the City of Asheville is helping to support businesses near RADTIP construction in a variety of ways.

Uber & Lyft Resume Service At Asheville Airport

May 31, 2018 0

Announcement from the Asheville Regional Airport:

Career Fair Announced for January 17

January 9, 2018 0

Area residents will have many opportunities to advance their career at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Homecoming Career Fair. The region’s largest annual career fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agriculture Center in Fletcher.

How Would the Great Charlton Heston Fare in Today’s Cinema Industry?

January 9, 2018 0

Asheville Taxi Co. obtains “Uber Permit”

November 16, 2017 1

Asheville Taxi Co., a local car service, has obtained a permit from the State of North Carolina to operate as a Transportation Network Company, also known as a “Rideshare” like multinationals Uber and Lyft. Passengers looking for a ride hail drivers in their own private vehicles through a smartphone app on their Android or iPhone device, are taken to their destination, and pay by credit card linked to their accounts. No cash or credit card present is necessary and a receipt showing the trip details is automatically emailed to the passenger and driver. TNCs have quickly become popular alternatives to traditional taxis and for hire car services due to their convenience and efficient service.

2nd Annual Expo Madison March 11th, Mars Hill University

February 27, 2017 0

The second annual Madison County Business & Community Expo (EXPO Madison) takes place on Saturday, March 11, from 11 am to 3 pm, in the Chambers Gym at Mars Hill University

Historic Biltmore Village Welcomes 6 New Merchants

January 27, 2017 0

Late afternoon and dusk shots November 19, 2008

Mark Fields & Associates

Grove Park is a Neighborhood with a Past, Present, and Future

January 26, 2017 0

The inviting Grove Park historic district, just northeast of downtown, is considered to be one of the finest neighborhoods in Asheville. Built primary a century ago, the community has its heart in the past, its spirit in the present, and its focus on the future.