Former NFL quaterback Matt Leinart weds TV actress in Asheville
Nick Lachey, of the boyband supergroup 98 Degrees, sang at the couple’s reception at The Cress Center.
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Asheville City Council moves to limit police searches
City Council said it wanted police to adopt a written consent policy for certain types of searches.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New 12 Bones brewery ready to hire head brewer
Also, Green Sage has announced its opening a new cafe on Merrimon Avenue, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville public housing complexes are violent crime hot spots, police chief says
Also, “overtourism” is a new buzzword, and much more.
Asheville police Capt. Mark Byrd suspended
Was Asheville Police Department Capt. Mark Byrd, who’s been no stranger to controversy, the source of leaked police body cam video?
Redevelopment of Sears store at Asheville Mall meets initial approval
Asheville city planners are pushing for more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly connections for the $45 million mixed-use development.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Rickshaws proposed for downtown Asheville
Also, there’s a new pop-up restaurant in Asheville called Curragh Chase, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville urban farmer wants to use bow hunters to thin deer herd
Also, the owner of a downtown Asheville pizza shop complained that loiterers along Biltmore Avenue are hurting his business.
TV actors featured in Asheville Improv Collective shows, workshops
The shows and comedy workshops on Friday and Saturday will be held at Habitat Tavern and Commons.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: ASPCA opens new $9 million dog rehab center in Weaverville
Also, there’s a new sushi burrito restaurant opening in South Asheville, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former Asheville chef Shastri plans new downtown restaurant
Also, there’s a big cornhole tournament coming this summer to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, and more.
SAHC accepts donated conservation easement on Swannanoa land owned by Chemtronics
The conservation easement permanently protects land adjoining Pisgah National Forest, as well as scenic views from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Miller secures historic win in Democratic primary for Buncombe sheriff
Also, the Asheville Grappling Academy is planning to open, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: May 8 Asheville opioid forum spotlights experts, resources
Also, it’s spring and that means bears on the move, so here’s some advice on how to stay aware and safe.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville housing market cooling off a bit
The N.C. Highway Patrol has deployed new “ghost cars” across the state to combat DWI, and more.
Asheville Wine & Food Festival ends; new culinary event in the works
The new culinary event is planned for September.
Honey Be Nice blends ‘orchestral folk’ sound on first album
The three musicians pull from their varied backgrounds to mix together elements such as old-time fiddle tunes with jazz and piano to create their unique sound.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Small Business Week features several events
Also, there’s a new program called Test Drive that allowe entrepreneurs to test out their products by selling them at city festivals, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Man wins $294k at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino poker tournament
Also, The Barrelhouse on Merrimon Avenue is set to celebrate its grand opening, and more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Axe-throwing bar planned for Asheville
Also, The Waterbird coffee shop and craft cocktail bar has opened, and more.
2018 Music Video Asheville winners: Midnight Snack, TEYG, Carly Taich, more
Other winners included Josh Blake of IamAVL and kid-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Big sale at Computer Mechanix in West Asheville
Also, Asheville restaurateur Meherwan Irani plans to open up to 50 new restaurants in the next few years, according to Eater.com, and more.
‘Road diet’ planned for Charlotte Street gives pedestrians, bicyclists priority
The changes to the busy street will costs taxpayers about $2.4 million over the next few years.
Asheville City Council closes budget gap with spending cuts, fee increases and a dip into reserves
One new big ticket item of spending: some $780,000 for a second set of turnout gear for Asheville firefighters.