hey turkeybacon…asheville is a great place to live, indeed. i moved to the area a year ago. lived in asheville for 4 months and then left to hike a 750 mile section of the AT this past spring (roan highlands to central PA). i’m now living in the town of weaverville, which is about 10 miles north of asheville. the job market here is kind of slim, but i wouldn’t let that stop you from moving this way. check out these sites: www.asheville.com, www.citizentimes.com, www.mountainx.com, and www.ashevillejobs.com
these should get you on your way. if you have any questions, feel free to email me.
grizzly adam