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BMW Group NA Reports Jan. 2003 Sales Up 24%; Spartanburg County Plant Building New Z4 Roadster
The BMW Group, which manufactures the new Z4 roadster and X5 SUV exclusively at the nearby Spartanburg County plant, reported record sales as demand for BMW Group vehicles in 2003 climbed.
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NC Arboretum Offers Rare Weekend Look at State-of-the-Art Greenhouse Complex
The North Carolina Arboretum will open its state-of-the-art greenhouse complex to the public for a rare weekend visit on Sunday, February 9, beginning at noon.
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Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" at Diana Wortham February 7 and 8
One of the foremost producers of classical theatre, the New York and London-based Aquila Theatre Company, brings its production of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" for two shows at the Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, at 8 PM.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Makes Improvements But Keeps Winter Service Rolling
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, always a very popular way to spend a day and see the North Carolina mountains in warm weather months, keeps a solid daily schedule throughout the winter months, too.
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Roberson High School Soccer Coach, Rob Wilcher, Named National Coach of the Year
At its national conference, held recently in Kansas City, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America selected Rob Wilcher, TC Roberson High School's talented boys' and girls' soccer coach, as Coach of the Year for its Division II High School Boys Teams.
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WNC Nature Center Offering Trips to View Western North Carolina's Elk Herd
Large herds of elk once inhabited the North Carolina mountains, roaming freely and thriving vigorously throughout the many valleys and coves. [More details]
Smith-McDowell House Museum to Host Smithsonian Exhibit on Appalachian Women
Smith-McDowell House Museum will host a Smithsonian exhibit that documents the women of southern Appalachia February 9 through April 6, 2003. [More details]
Asheville Inline Hockey League a Great Success at French Broad River Park; Registration Feb. 15, 18
Asheville's appetite for hockey is "the real McCoy," even though the city is without its professional ice hockey team. [More details]
Efforts to Save Historic Biltmore School by WNC Historical Association Fail
The Board of Trustees of the Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA) has decided to end its effort to save the former Biltmore High School as the new Museum of Western North Carolina.
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Area Ski Resorts Reporting Record Snow Bases.
Just when area skiers and snowboarders didn't think that ski conditions could get any better, Mother Nature drops another 4-8 inches of dry, powder snow on the area slopes to complement the 65-122 inch bases that area ski resorts are currently sporting.
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Asheville's Bele Chere Festival Calls for Arts and Crafts Exhibitors
The wildly popular Bele Chere Festival, celebrating its 25th year on July 25-27, 2003, is issuing a call to arts and crafts exhibitors who would be interested in participating in this summer's event.
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GE 2002 Earnings Grow 7% To $15.1 Billion; Hendersonville's GE Plant Adds to Success
GE achieved a record $15.1 billion in earnings in 2002, a 7% increase over 2001, and, excluding progress collections, generated $15.2 billion in cash from operating activities, up 10%.
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Asheville Parks and Rec.'s Learn to Ski Programs a Great Way to Learn the Sport; New Ski Dates Added!
The popular ski and snowboard programs were all booked up, but, due to popular demand, additional dates have just been added.
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Biltmore Industries Holds Distinguished Position in Asheville's History
Biltmore Industries, for many years an exceptional outlet for traditional mountain arts and crafts and the one-time beneficiary of George and Edith Vanderbilt's generosity, is a long-running example of Asheville's propensity toward fostering local mountain industry.
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Biltmore Estate at Half Price For Residents of the Carolinas Through March 16
Have you always been meaning to load the kids up in the car and take them to Biltmore Estate? Or maybe treat your spouse or mother to a day at George W. Vanderbilt's 250-room chateau in the mountains of Asheville, NC?
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New Movies
Biker Boyz, Final Destination 2, Rodger Dodger, and The Recruit. [showtimes]

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This weekend in WNC | 2003 festival calendar

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