Obama-mania heats up in Asheville

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Obama-mania is heating up in Asheville, as people report seeing action at the Asheville Regional Airport and rumors continue to swirl about just what President Obama and First Lady Michelle will do on their short vacation i the mountains.

Folks on Twitter report a lot of action with big black SUVs and a C-130 at the airport. Did you know that the president’s limousine and his helicopter travel with him wherever he goes. Yup. A State Highway Patrol helicopter was circling over downtown Asheville on Thursday afternoon.

As the Obamarazzi waits with baited breath for any possible sighting, feel free to pass along tips and rumors. I’ll follow them up. 

Here are a couple of recent stories (here and here) about Asheville as a presidential vacation spot. Amazing the amount of publicity a presidential visit can generate.