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Hot Sheet: Wehrloom Honey and Meadery planned for Asheville South Slope
Jason Sandford January 6, 2020

Also, the popular Sunny Point Cafe in West Asheville plans to renovate an adjacent house and use it as a bakery and prep kitchen for the cafe; and more.

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Top Buncombe baby names of 2019: Charlotte and Liam
Jason Sandford December 24, 2019

Check out the names of Buncombe babies in 2019.

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Holiday Hot Sheet: Harvest Pizza planned for Asheville South Slope
Jason Sandford December 20, 2019

Also, updates on Sunny Point Cafe, Wehrloom Honey and Meadery, goPuff and more.

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Asheville News, Opinion
Ask A Woman AVL: What makes for a bad holiday gift for my female partner?
Jason Sandford December 12, 2019

Please remember this season that the most valuable thing you can give to each other is love and attention. And cash.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
Asheville Proper, a new steakhouse, planned for downtown Grove Arcade
Jason Sandford December 9, 2019

At Asheville Proper, ribeye, porterhouse, NY strip and other classic cuts of meat will be cooked over a wood-fired flame on a custom grill.

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Asheville events, Asheville News
Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular offers one last holiday escape at Asheville’s Magnetic Theatre
Jason Sandford November 21, 2019

This year's show marks the 10th, and last, staging of the of raucous, irreverent play that's become a favorite holiday escape in Asheville.

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Asheville News
Buncombe tourism officials call barrage of criticism divisive, untrue
Jason Sandford November 20, 2019

Buncombe TDA members responded to a recent opinion piece criticizing the tourism board.

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Asheville News
Parisian Hotel in downtown Asheville coming back for review
Jason Sandford November 19, 2019

The hotel proposal was approved before the current one-year moratorium on new hotel projects in Asheville.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
Here’s how to enjoy Christmas Jam weekend in Asheville without the main jam
Jason Sandford November 18, 2019

The two-day Kevn Kinny Songwriter Jam set for Jack of the Wood on Dec. 13 and 14 is just one of the ways to enjoy Christmas Jam weekend in Asheville.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
Bluegrass band observes a growing Asheville in ‘Cold Mountain Town’ track
Jason Sandford November 18, 2019

Ty Gilpin, Unspoken Tradition's mandolin player and the song's writer, talks about the song, its message and the traditions of mountain music.

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Asheville News
Asheville Citizen-Times awaits layoffs, consolidation after merger deal
Jason Sandford November 17, 2019

The new company, which will be called Gannett, will be focused on establishing a business model that puts digital offerings first.

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Asheville News
Christmas Jam 2019 canceled in Asheville as organizers plan for 2020
Jason Sandford November 13, 2019

The Songwriter Jam, a two-day event set for Dec. 13-14 at Jack of the Wood, will feature Asheville musicians on the same weekend planned for Christmas Jam.

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Asheville Music
Lady Folk at Ambrose West will spotlight three Asheville songstresses on Nov. 21
Jason Sandford November 7, 2019

The Lady Folk showcase will feature Whitney Moore of Queen Bee and the Honeylovers; Jane Kramer; and Christy Barrett of the Christy Lynn Band.

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Asheville News
Asheville development updates: Large downtown mixed-use proposal set for P&Z hearing
Jason Sandford November 6, 2019

At least 10 percent of the residential units proposed for the Coxe/Asheland development will be designated as affordable units, offered at 80 percent AMI.

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Asheville Music
Woodstock legend Melanie to perform Asheville house concerts
Jason Sandford November 5, 2019

In this 50th anniversary year of Woodstock, one of its special stars is set to play a house concert series Nov. 16 and 17.

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Asheville News
Russell Crowe spotted at Grey Eagle music hall in Asheville
Jason Sandford November 3, 2019

Actor Adam Goldberg, who starred with Crowe in the Hollywood hit "A Beautiful Mind," was also at The Grey Eagle.

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Asheville events
At Winter Lights, 500,000 lights will festoon North Carolina Arboretum
Jason Sandford November 2, 2019

The light show kicks off with a lighting ceremony in downtown Asheville on Nov. 22.

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Asheville News
Buncombe TDA awards Asheville festivals and events total of $86,500
Jason Sandford November 1, 2019

Here are two from the list of about 20 awardees: Winter Lights at The N.C. Arboretum received $10,000, the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain received $9,000.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
At Taste of Asheville, sample bites and beverages from 50 AVL indy restaurants
Jason Sandford October 29, 2019

The Taste of Asheville is set for Nov. 21 at The Venue in Asheville.

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Opinion
Ask A Woman AVL: I’m paralyzed by a crush on my friend; help!
Eve S. Dropper October 26, 2019

Stop pining away in fantasyland and go for it.

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Asheville News
Hot Sheet: Original Papa Nick’s now open at French Broad River Brewing
Jason Sandford October 19, 2019

Also, a new baker's collaborative in Asheville is planning its first pop-up even on Wednesday at Fleetwood's in West Asheville, and more.

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Asheville News
Asheville development roundup: New Haywood Street condos planned, more
Jason Sandford October 18, 2019

Also, plans for the major redevelopment of the Sears property at the Asheville Mall have once again been continued, and more.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
The Nude Party kicks off concerts at amphitheater in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood
Jason Sandford October 17, 2019

Kitty Tsunami and Self-Help will join The Nude Party on stage for the Wednesday evening show.

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Asheville News
New mixed-use project, the Bier Haus, planned for downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford October 12, 2019

The Bier Haus project calls for the renovation of the building at 34 S. Lexington Ave., which is adjacent to Button & Co. bagel shop.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The Asheville hangover nanny, and more
Jason Sandford October 8, 2019

Also, Down Dog Bar & Yoga Studio is a new business in the works that would combine a yoga studio with a dog bar, and much more.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Popeyes open on Airport Road in South Asheville
Jason Sandford October 6, 2019

Also, Chef Steven Goff of AUX Bar in Asheville was recently named the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's "chef of the year" following a cook-off competition.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
Chow Chow food festival in Asheville, reviewed
Jason Sandford October 5, 2019

Chow Chow crowned a new culinary star on the Asheville food scene: Benne on Eagle restaurant.

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Asheville events
CURVE Studios to celebrate 30th anniversary in Asheville River Arts District
Jason Sandford October 3, 2019

There will also be a dedication of a special "chair arch" in the CURVE Studios garden to help mark the occasion.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
Sovereign Remedies’ recipe for success: host a James Beard House dinner
Jason Sandford October 2, 2019

How an Asheville restaurant crew went to New York City to serve up a prestigious dinner at the James Beard House.

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Asheville News
It’s wheels up on major Asheville Regional Airport expansion
Jason Sandford September 30, 2019

Airport officials recently agreed to contract with the architectural and engineering firm Gresham Smith for the design and engineering of a multi-million dollar airport terminal renovation and expansion project.

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Asheville events
List: Asheville benefits for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas
Jason Sandford September 17, 2019

Packs Tavern will host a "dining day out" to benefit the Bahamas Red Cross Society on Wednesday (Sept. 18).

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Asheville News
Asheville police chief set to resign after two months on the job
Jason Sandford September 11, 2019

The city of Asheville plans to contract with Robert C. White, a retired former police chief, to serve in the interim.

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Asheville events
Asheville Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5 at Pack Square Park
Jason Sandford September 10, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for Asheville Oktoberfest.

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Asheville News
Asheville craft beer attorney Derek Allen to open own firm
Jason Sandford September 10, 2019

The new firm, Allen, Stahl & Kilbourne, is set to be up and running full bore in October.

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Asheville News
Asheville branding company GIGANTIC! to join forces with Allegra, Image360
Jason Sandford September 7, 2019

The new, expanded shop will be located at 2 Westgate Parkway (previously Autostar in Westgate plaza).

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Asheville News
Asheville P&Z votes down proposed riverfront restaurant
Jason Sandford September 5, 2019

The Jettie Rae's Fish n' Such restaurant proposal heads to Asheville City Council next for a final decision.

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Asheville News
Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Jason Sandford September 4, 2019

Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.

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Asheville News
Duke Energy tests turbines as new Asheville gas plant nears completion
Jason Sandford September 2, 2019

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.

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Asheville News
One step closer to hotel development moratorium in Asheville
Jason Sandford August 28, 2019

Asheville City Council is scheduled to set a public hearing on a hotel development moratorium at its Sept. 10 meeting.

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Asheville food and drink
WIN TICKETS to Session Fest at Zillicoah Beer Compay in Woodfin
Jason Sandford August 16, 2019

Win tickets!

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Asheville News
Proposed Asheville riverfront restaurant set to move forward
Jason Sandford August 16, 2019

The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission is the next stop for Jettie Rae's Fish n' Such, proposed to built along Riverside Drive.

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Asheville News
Want a say in how Asheville hotel tax is spent? Here’s your chance
Jason Sandford August 15, 2019

There are two public meetings today (Thursday) and a third Friday, as well as an online survey.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Grayson Morris produces new immersive performance art installation
Jason Sandford August 14, 2019

Also, Pansy Fest music festival and Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair will be held on the same August weekend, and more.

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Asheville News
Asheville City Council to consider spending $290,000 on ‘pit of despair’ consultant
Jason Sandford August 12, 2019

The finance committee of Asheville City Council decided last year not to spend $340,000 on a consultant.

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Asheville News
The future of Asheville’s daily newspaper in flux with proposed merger
Jason Sandford August 11, 2019

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.

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Asheville News
New downtown Asheville hotel and condo development passes P&Z
Jason Sandford August 8, 2019

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.

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Asheville News
6 more Asheville development projects to track
Jason Sandford August 7, 2019

Also, an update on planned Thomas Wolfe Auditorium renovations, and more.

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Asheville News
Asheville real estate market still sizzles in second quarter 2019
Jason Sandford August 4, 2019

In Buncombe County, the median home sale price hit $319,500, an all-time high, in the second quarter of 2019.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Evans to lead Asheville Humane Society
Jason Sandford August 3, 2019

Also, the True Confections bake shop at Grove Arcade has closed, and more.

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Asheville News
Downtown Asheville mixed-use project that includes 150-room hotel heads to P&Z review
Jason Sandford August 2, 2019

The Create 72 Broadway project was approved by the Asheville Downtown Commission at its July meeting.

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