October 21, 2010 – mountainx.com

Diary of a journey: Asheville’s Mission Manna team in Haiti (with ongoing coverage via Twitter)

October 21, 2010 by Jeff Fobes

“Arrived Montrouis late last night after dark drive from Port au Prince. Good to be here!” was the word Saturday night from a group of Asheville doctors, nurses and volunteers from Mission Manna who fly regularly to Haiti to provide health services.

We see a lot of extremes in Haiti. Beautiful kids living in dire poverty, for example. Last night we saw a rainbow on one side of the mountain, and a breath-taking sunset on the other.

Buncombe GOP chairman Chad Nesbitt questioned by Secret Service over satirical Twitter account

October 21, 2010 by Jake Frankel

Will the real Chad Nesbitt please stand up? Buncombe County GOP chairman Chad Nesbitt was reportedly interviewed by the U.S. Secret Service last night ahead of today’s Oct. 21 visit by President Bill Clinton. According to a press release sent out by the local party, the interview was prompted by concerns over statements made via a satirical Twitter handle that bears his name. On the left, is the real Chad Nesbitt. On the right, is an image from the fake Chad Nesbitt’s Twitter account.

Outside Urban Outfitters

June 20, 2014October 21, 2010 by Alli Marshall

Stripes, tights and shopping bags on Haywood Street.

Waiting for Bill….

October 21, 2010 by Margaret Williams

Crowds are streaming in for Pres. Bill Clinton, who’s stumping in downtown Asheville for incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler (11th District, U.S. House of Representatives). Xpress and a multitude of other press with bigger cameras. And satellite dishes. And trucks. Here’s an early crowd shot (stay tuned for more, and follow @MXNews and/or #avlbill on Twitter).
photo by Margaret Williams

Setup of the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

October 21, 2010 by Jonathan Welch

Photos of artisans setting up their exhibits for the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, which takes place Thursday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 24 at the Asheville Civic Center.

Detail of cane weaved chair by Lindy Mack Cannon.
Photo by Jonathan Welch

Diary of a journey: Asheville’s Mission Manna team in Haiti (with ongoing coverage via Twitter)

Buncombe GOP chairman Chad Nesbitt questioned by Secret Service over satirical Twitter account

Outside Urban Outfitters

Waiting for Bill….

Setup of the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

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