Yeah sorry, I mixed the states up. It is NC
We'll I'am leaving MD at 5am and meeting Richmond VA at 7am. Then from Richmond to Asheville it about 6hrs without stops. With expected rest stops we should add about 1 to 1 1/2 to our trip from Richmond to Asheville. Which would place us in your area around 2:30-3:30. Since we will only be about a 1 hr and 15 min from Nantahala I am sure we wouldn't mind waiting up for you War Eagle.
If this will work for you, save some room for wings at the Hooters in Asheville at:
518 Keniworth Ave Asheville NC (2:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday)