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• Ancient holiday still celebrated with resolutions

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:46

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• Tar Heels stomp UNCA, but Smithson scores 20

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:43

  CHAPEL HILL ÇƒÓ Speedy No. 3 UNC Chapel Hill used a big run midway through the first half and early in the second half to down UNC Asheville 93-62 at the Smith Center last Saturday afternoon.UNC (8-1), which finished with four players in double figures...

• No. 1 ASU tops UMass 28-17 for 2nd straight football crown

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:43

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. ÇƒÏ Junior Kevin Richardson scored all four touchdowns to lead No. 1 Appalachian State University to its second-straight NCAA Division I Football National Championship with a 28-17 triumph over No. 3 Massachusetts last Friday evening...

• Council proposes green policy for new, renovated city buildings

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:42

  By DAVID FORBESCity buildings may soon have to meet stricter environmental standards, if a measure sent by the Asheville City Council to the cityës new environmental advisory committee on Dec. 12 is approved.The measure would require that all new city bu...

• Opinion: The fear factor: bad master always results in a worse weapon

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:39

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• Police Blotter: December 20, 2006

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:37

  Shue acquitted of murder,sentenced to 90 days in jailA jury acquitted Bracken Douglas Shue of murder last Friday, opting instead to convict him of misdemeanor death by vehicle, as well as other lesser charges.Shue, 25, had faced second-degree murder and m...

• Craig excels as latest James Bond with gritty edge in ǃÚCasino Royaleë

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:32

  By MATT SWIFTDaniel Craigës debut as James Bond in "Casino Royale" easily surpasses expectations as he delivers a white-knuckle thrill ride that brings vigor back to the Bond franchise and the possibility of new directions.Craig furnishes an emotional ...

• UNCA trustees vote to recommend increases in tuition, fees for 2007-08

  Created: Tuesday, 19 December 2006 16:29

  The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees last Saturday voted to recommend tuition and fee increases for the 2007-08 academic year.The recommendation, which now moves to the UNC Board of Governors for consideration, originated with a 13-member Tuition and Fees ...

• UNCA trustees to consider tuition, fee increases this Saturday

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 19:08

  UNC Ashevilleës Board of Trustees this weekend will hold a special called meeting, the main purpose of which is to consider recommendations for tuition and fees for the 2007-08 academic year.The meeting will be held at 12:15 p.m. Saturday in Room 204 of ...

• Holiday High-Five

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 19:06

  Santa Claus gets a high-five from a young girl last Friday afternoon at a holiday party for about 100 Head Start students at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Staff Photo by JIM GENARO ...

• 41 families face eviction as city eyes buying complex

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 19:05

  By DAVID FORBESThe City of Asheville may purchase the McCormick Heights subsidized housing development ÇƒÓ in the process evicting 41 families ÇƒÓ for $2.3 million, including costs for relocating the current residents.The plan calls for the city to ...

• Buncombe OKs $25m for Woodfin downtown project

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 19:03

  From Staff ReportsFollowing a public hearing at which no opposition was expressed on the plan, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 28 unanimously approved $25 million in financing to help Woodfin develop a downtown center.The county funds, ...

• Police Blotter: December 13, 2006

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 19:00

  Police looking for suspectin Tunnel Rd. bank robberyAsheville police are on the lookout for a man suspected of robbing the First Citizens Bank at 1210 Tunnel Rd. about 11 a.m. this past Tuesday.According to a police spokesman, the suspect, a black male, w...

• Advice Goddess: Ditch dominating man

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:57

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• UNCA to close for winter break starting Sunday

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:55

  UNC Asheville will be closed for winter break from Sunday through Jan. 2.Some offices will be open on a limited basis this Monday through next Wednesday, as well as Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 2. UNCAës Ramsey Library will be closed or open for limited hour...

• Mountaineers punch ticket for 2nd straight ride to finals

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:54

  BOONE ÇƒÓ Led by 100-yard performances from running back Kevin Richardson and quarterback Armanti Edwards, No. 1 Appalachian State University racked up 353 yards on the ground and secured its second-straight berth in the NCAA Division I national champi...

• UNCA men rock Tusculum for holiday going-away gift

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:53

  With K.J. Garland leading the charge, UNC Asheville gunned down Division II Tusculum College 84-66 in menës basketball last Saturday in the Justice Center.Garland, a junior guard, netted 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting, and grabbed a career-high nine rebo...

• 49ers take down Bulldogs 81-73 with marksmanship

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:52

  CHARLOTTE ǃӠ UNC Charlotte ended a two-game losing streak by beating UNC Asheville 81-73 in menës basketball on Dec. 4.UNCC (3-4) was led by DeëAngelo Alexander, who netted 23 points, and three other 49ers who scored in double figures. ...

• ǃÚThe Fountainë proves dazzling, with circular logic outside norms

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:51

  By BLAISE FAY"The Fountain" is a visual masterpiece, spanning 1,000 years and interconnecting one couple, exploring aspects of their lives, their love and human nature in general.Tom, played by Hugh Jackman, is a medical researcher who is studying cancer....

• Chavez, America face choices

  Created: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 18:48

  On Dec. 3, the voters of Venezuela overwhelmingly kept Hugo Chavez, the populist who has made many enemies in the American government, in office for a third term.Chavez is an extremely controversial figure. The Bush administration, and his own opponents w...