New downtown Asheville police district coming online soon
The downtown police district proposal faced criticism when it was first proposed about two years ago.
Articles by: Jason Sandford
List: Asheville benefits for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas
Packs Tavern will host a “dining day out” to benefit the Bahamas Red Cross Society on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
Asheville police chief set to resign after two months on the job
The city of Asheville plans to contract with Robert C. White, a retired former police chief, to serve in the interim.
Asheville Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5 at Pack Square Park
Tickets are on sale now for Asheville Oktoberfest.
Asheville craft beer attorney Derek Allen to open own firm
The new firm, Allen, Stahl & Kilbourne, is set to be up and running full bore in October.
Asheville branding company GIGANTIC! to join forces with Allegra, Image360
The new, expanded shop will be located at 2 Westgate Parkway (previously Autostar in Westgate plaza).
Asheville P&Z votes down proposed riverfront restaurant
The Jettie Rae’s Fish n’ Such restaurant proposal heads to Asheville City Council next for a final decision.
Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.
Duke Energy tests turbines as new Asheville gas plant nears completion
The existing coal-fired units will retire no later than January 2020 after the new plant starts serving customers at the end of this year.
One step closer to hotel development moratorium in Asheville
Asheville City Council is scheduled to set a public hearing on a hotel development moratorium at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Proposed Asheville riverfront restaurant set to move forward
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission is the next stop for Jettie Rae’s Fish n’ Such, proposed to built along Riverside Drive.
Want a say in how Asheville hotel tax is spent? Here’s your chance
There are two public meetings today (Thursday) and a third Friday, as well as an online survey.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Grayson Morris produces new immersive performance art installation
Also, Pansy Fest music festival and Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair will be held on the same August weekend, and more.
Asheville City Council to consider spending $290,000 on ‘pit of despair’ consultant
The finance committee of Asheville City Council decided last year not to spend $340,000 on a consultant.
The future of Asheville’s daily newspaper in flux with proposed merger
GateHouse Media, which owns more than 150 newspapers in the U.S. and is backed by an investment company, plans to buy Gannett Co., the second largest newspaper company in the U.S.
New downtown Asheville hotel and condo development passes P&Z
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission approved a slightly revised plan that calls for a 138-room hotel, 37 condos and about 1,100 square feet of commercial space.
6 more Asheville development projects to track
Also, an update on planned Thomas Wolfe Auditorium renovations, and more.
Asheville real estate market still sizzles in second quarter 2019
In Buncombe County, the median home sale price hit $319,500, an all-time high, in the second quarter of 2019.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Evans to lead Asheville Humane Society
Also, the True Confections bake shop at Grove Arcade has closed, and more.
Downtown Asheville mixed-use project that includes 150-room hotel heads to P&Z review
The Create 72 Broadway project was approved by the Asheville Downtown Commission at its July meeting.
Mayfield: Asheville City Council majority favors charter change to reset elections
As things stand right now, Asheville City Council will have district elections in 2020.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Interstate 26 widening from Brevard Road to Airport Road set
Also, New Belgium has teamed up with Push Skateshop and Brainstorm Skateboards to make a limited number of boards featuring local artists, and more.
Plans submitted for Craven Street condo building and downtown Asheville building renovation
The projects are scheduled to be heard at the Aug. 19 meeting of the Asheville Technical Review Committee.