Business
Asheville resident John Murphy had a stupid idea — and ran with it.
The result? Original Stupid Creatures, stuffed “sock monsters” that are just one example of the creative minds of Asheville
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Over the past half-century, Asheville has played a key role in the collection, storage and analysis of weather data as the home of the National Climatic Data Center.
The center, also known as NCDC,
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One of the most popular local bumper stickers in Asheville states it simply: Keep Asheville Weird.
Byron Greiner, president of the Asheville Downtown Association, points out that the entire community
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In keeping with its creative spirit, Asheville, NC, is home to many enterprising local businesses.
Here is a quick glance at just a few.
BlackBird Frame & Art
What do a bowling ball, a Lava lamp
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Conserving energy is a serious effort these days, and one Asheville group wants to ensure that the city stays ahead of the curve.
Officials of Raleigh-based Progress Energy Carolinas have formed a
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Asheville, NC, has both low unemployment and strong job growth. Fueling the area's sound business climate are stable population growth, a healthy housing market, expanding professional services,
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Electronic music pounds, and the crowds' tongues loll as a model sashays to the runway's end. She pauses so they may admire her Blaze-N-Skyy outfit, though the effect is lost when she lifts her foot
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Asheville’s creative vibe is evident all around the city, from its museums and galleries to the people who live here. And that creativity spills over into the local business scene, which is
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