Live in Asheville, NC? Need your help Please

[Pretender]

If you live there or very near there, I could use some info from you.
I'm strongly trying to figure out a way to relocate to Asheville, NC and attempting to make most arrangements before my body travels there. Would really appreciate information on the best areas to live. I'm a Veteran and will need to use the VAMC, I am on limited income, I am totally disabled (a real drag), so I would like to know general locations and streets where there is a grocery store, drug store, and a few restaurants close by. Thank you for any info you can give and have a great day!

[GlobalForce]

Have a look a my center resource below, letters S, U, and S.

[Pretender]

-{ Quote: "Have a look a my center resource below, letters S, U, and S." }-


Do you live in or very near by Asheville, NC????? I don't want a resource center. I want to communicate with people living in or very near to Asheville, NC. Maybe I'm confused concerning your reply?

[GlobalForce]

Sorry 'bout that Pretender. Here is a more definitive page (http://www.ashevillechamber.org/).

GF ;)

[Primrose]

I suggest you post same here

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/chatse

and you will get lots of responses..I am in Myrtle Beach..Folks are in Greenville, SC 45 min from Asheville. Right now Asheville is heavy with rain..even the Biltmore is flooded. :(

some of these guys are from Asheville


http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11015116~mode=flat

[GlobalForce]

Thank You Primrose. I'm glad to see additional help posted for our senior vet.
Good suggestion over at DSL, I'm sure this is more along the lines...

GF ;)

[Primrose]

Always happy to help out anyone..especially Bob :) so here is a good local newspaper with links..

http://www.citizen-times.com/cache/article/regional/60995.shtml

and I made a post over yonder ref. link to this thread ..

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11284714~mode=flat

[lilhurricane]

-{ Quote: "Always happy to help out anyone..especially Bob :) so here is a good local newspaper with links..

http://www.citizen-times.com/cache/article/regional/60995.shtml

and I made a post over yonder ref. link to this thread ..

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11284714~mode=flat" }-


Primrose pointed you to a good place. I've added some links over there to help get you started. Good luck! :)

[GlobalForce]

Greetings and Welcome, lilhurricane... :D

Always nice having thoughtful people like yourself help out ;) . Best to you too...

GF 8)

[lilhurricane]

Hiya GF http://www.wilderssecurity.com/attachments/wavey.gif
Glad to try & help!

[FanJ]

Hi Bob ! :D

I'm so happy to hear from you !!!!!

I am afraid that I can't help you here, but I definitely wanted to "bump-up" your thread.
I deserves attention !!!!!

I also want to say a BIG Welcome to lilhurricane !!! :D

And, of course, big thanks to all who could help a very dear fellow-Wilders-member!!!!!

Most warmest regards, Jan.

[egeezer]

I gather your request is for information on suitable neighborhoods or housing types for disabled and limited income. Forwarded request to relatives, long time residents of Hendersonville/Asheville, will post replies as I get them. If you have any additional specific requirements, please post them.

In the meantime, some possible leads to pursue.

Old reliable "realtor.com" can help you get a general idea of the types of housing available as well as pricing. Going through the selection process helps you organize what you might want to look for.

Also a quick call to the VAMC might help get you started.

VA Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-7911
( Toll-Free: 800-932-6408 )

http://www.appc1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=8

DAV at http://www.dav.org/help/service_offices.html
North Carolina – Area 4 Winston-Salem
(NAS-4) Ronald F. Hope
(A) Paulino Acosta, Jr.
Charles W. Ryder
Wess L. Spencer
Sheretta Kidd

Disabled American Veterans
VA Regional Ofc. Federal Bldg
251 North Main St., Rm. 115
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
336-631-5481 or 336- 631-5481
Fax: (336) 724-2101


American Legion has an office in Asheville VAMC -
Larry Fowler
American Legion Service Office
VAMC Rm B420
Asheville, NC 28805
Office Phone: ( 828 ) 298-7911 ext. 5671
Office Fax: ( 828 ) 299-5831
Office open: Thursday

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~gahlsen/nclegion/service.htm

VFW -
NORTH CAROLINA
James O. Ward
VFW Department Service Officer
VA Regional Office
251 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27155
Phone: 336-714-0901
FAX: 336 631-5458
E-Mail: vsojward at vba *dot* va *dot* gov
National help line - A recent addition to the Washington D.C., office is the Tactical Assessment Center, a 24-hour help line for veterans with questions or concerns about VA entitlements. ( 1-800-vfw-1899 )
Local contacts at posts are here;
http://www.findvets.org/vets/NC85.html


HTH

EG

[egeezer]

Here's the followup I promised - what our cousin in Asheville has to say;

*******
Greetings from the South!! Judging from our weather in the last week and
possibly this week, this guy may not want to move here. It has been
terrible. Now we are all attempting to cope with contaminated water.
Several of the main water lines ruptured causing the water to be
contaminated. Oh, well. I guess we'll survive.

The VAMC is located on the East side of town. We live South of Asheville
and have for the last 32 years. He was inquiring about grocery stores, drug
stores and restaurants. This is a tourist town so there are grocery
stores, drug stores and restaurants everywhere. It is very expensive to
live here, but I guess I would say least expensive part of town would be the
West of town. As in nearly every town these days, interstates connect all
sections of town.

*********

Also a little research link - the Rand McNally version helped me decide (and negotiate salary) on more than one job offer involving relocation...

http://www.bestplaces.net/nhood/

HTH,

EG

[lilhurricane]

Thanks for following up Geez...the thread also still remains up in the BBR Southeast Forum as well. ;)

[Cockroach]

Oakley is a wonderful retirement haven for seniors. I am certain you will enjoy its peaceful living.