I-40 West Bound Closed - Will reopen this evening
All lanes of I-40 westbound between Milemarker 48 and 47 in Buncombe County near Asheville are closed due to a multi-vehicle accident. Motorists should take the following detour to get around the incident. Take I-240 at Exit 53 Westbound back to I-40. I-240 is a Loop and will return traffic back to I-40 at MM 46. The incident is expected to clear by late evening on Wednesday, September 14, 2005. Please expect delays in the area and proceed with caution.
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Beautiful Weather All Weekend
The weather in Asheville over the weekend was perfect. Highs in the upper 70's and lower 80's and no rain. A few more days of nice weather are headed for the Asheville area. Enjoy!
Orange Peel to hold benefit for Katrina victims.
The Orange Peel in Asheville will hold a belefit, tonight 09-09-2005, for the victims of Katrina. Artists appearing include Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Col. Bruce Hampton & the Code Talkers, Steve "Big Daddy" McMurray, and other special suprise guests. Doors at 8:00 show at 9:00. For further details, there is a link on the Music page to The Orange Peel website.
Another Gas Station Outage to Report:
BJ's on Haywood and Michigan in West Asheville has no gas.
A complete updated list coming soon.
Asheville Gas Supplies Begin to Return to Normal

The gas supply in Asheville seems to be improving by the day. Reports of gas being under $3.00 a gallon are coming in from many areas.
Asheville Gas Station List

AMOCO FOOD SHOP
165 TUNNEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 252-9946
Regular Gas Only - 10 Gallon Limit
Reported to still have gas at 10:00pm on 09-01-2005

AMOCO FOOD SHOP
357 NEW LEICESTER HIGHWAY, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 253-5883
Currently has Gas - As of 09-02-2205 10:20pm
Gas May Last Until Evening - No Word on the next shipment.

CITGO FOOD SHOP
1563 PATTON AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 258-2986
Out of Gas.

EBLEN SHORT STOP STORES
875 BREVARD ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 665-0574
Out of Gas. No Word on the next shipment.

EBLEN SHORT STOP STORES
790 FAIRVIEW RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 274-3445
Out of Gas

ENMARK STATIONS & CO
203 MERRIMON AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 254-0101
Currently Out. - No Word on their next shipment.

HOT SPOT 5001
110 WEAVERVILLE ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
Phone: (828) 645-5790
Out of Gas
May get a shipment in the morning (09-02-2005).

JORDAN HOT SPOT
1118 BREVARD ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 665-1491
Out of Gas
Reported at 10:35pm 09-01-2005

RIVERS EDGE SHELL
605 SWANNANOA RIVER ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 299-4880
Currently Out - Expecting a shipment on 09-02-2005.

TEXACO INC
210 S CHARLOTTE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 254-2110
Currently Out - None till Middle of next week.

ENMARK CONVENIENCE STORE
2580 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ARDEN, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 684-0216
Has Gas- Does NOT Expect to run out - Reported at 10:15pm

North Asheville Exxon
873 Merrimon Av
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
Phone: (828) 253-9684
Currently Has Gas - Reported at 10:20am 09-02-2005

EXXON
245 TUNNEL ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 253-0050
Currently have gas - May run out today.

GEORGE TOWN GAS HOUSE
901 NEW LEICESTER HIGHWAY, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Phone: (828) 683-6002
Has Gas Now - 6000 Gallons - Reported at 1:15pm 09-01-2005

PHILLIPS 66
80 WEAVERVILLE ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
Phone: (828) 645-3493
Has a little bit of Premium - Reported at 1:15pm 09-01-2005
No Gas Expected Until Tuesday or Wednesday

QUICK TRIP 2
545 TUNNEL ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 298-0202
Currently Has Gas - Expected to Last throught Today!
$20.00 limit - Reported 1:20pm 09-01-2005

AMOCO FOOD SHOP
121 MONTICELLO ROAD, WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787
Phone: (828) 645-4638
Out of Gas - Expect Shipment Today

EXXON
267 MARS HILL HIGHWAY, WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787
Phone: (828) 645-6977
Out Of Gas - May be weeks before next shipment.

CHEVRON
310 E STATE ST, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Phone: (828) 669-9392
Has Gas and does NOT expect to run out today or tomorrow.
Reported 2:45pm 09-01-2005

ENMARK
US 70 W, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Phone: (828) 669-9415
Currently Has Gas and is expecting more on 09-02-2005.
$3.27 regular unleaded - Reported at 2:50pm 09-01-2005

Chevron
I-40 Exit #72
Has Gas - 2.99 per gallon - Reported 12:35pm on 09-02-2005


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City of Asheville asks citizens to conserve gas.
The City of Asheville held a press conference to ask citizens of Asheville and Buncombe County to conserve gas. Gas shortages as expected to last until the middle of next week. Gas prices have already been reported to be as high as $4.00 per gallon for regular unleaded.
If you have information about gas stations that have gas, please email us.
Asheville did not suffer major storm damage from Hurricane Katrina.
A fuel shortage may end up being a problem for Asheville. The supply of fuel to Asheville has been stopped by Hurricane Katrina. Asheville gets its gas from South Carolina, and their supply has been interrupted. Some stations are running low or are out of gas already. People have reported seeing prices as high as $3.19 a gallon.
An Earthquake was reported in Asheville.
People have reported feeling the quake in West Asheville, North Asheville, Sandy Mush and Hot Springs.
There were no reports of damage or injury. People did report being awakened by the quake. Find more infomation HERE!
Former Roberson star Narveson back with Cardinals
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