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Asheville equity advocates resign as city’s racial justice reckoning continues
Jason Sandford October 1, 2020

The CEO of the YWCA of Asheville has quit, becoming the second Black woman in a month to leave a high-profile job with a mission of improving racial equity in the city.

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Mosley appointed to serve on Asheville City Council
Brooke Randle September 8, 2020

Mosley will be sworn in at City Council's next meeting later this month.

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What’s In a Name? For Asheville, Signs Point to History of Racism
Jason Sandford August 15, 2020

The African American Heritage Commission of Asheville and Buncombe County is exploring options for “recontextualizing” Pack Square.

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Asheville City Council to consider ban on tear gas; reviews open-carry gun laws 
Brooke Randle June 24, 2020

The review of open-carry gun laws and their enforcement comes following a clash Monday between a group of protesters and counter-protesters who faced off over a "Defund the Police" mural painted on a city street.

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Pandemic threatens livelihoods of Asheville artists, musicians
Jason Sandford June 1, 2020

The pandemic's longterm impact on Asheville artists and musicians could alter the fabric of Asheville, which has long prided itself as an arts hub.

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Some Asheville small business owners opt to stay closed despite easing coronavirus restrictions
AVL Watchdog May 11, 2020

Buncombe County public health officials are easing up coronavirus restrictions, but some small business owners remain wary, even as they struggle financially.

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Mission Hospital nurses rally as unionization vote nears
Jason Sandford March 8, 2020

Mission Hospital registered nurses will vote by secret ballot in the next 20 days or so on whether to join the National Nurses United union.

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Asheville hotel moratorium? City Council wants to talk about it
Jason Sandford July 25, 2019

An Asheville City Council committee will meet on Aug. 29 to discuss whether to move forward with a moratorium on new hotel construction.

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Asheville City Council accepts Harrah’s Cherokee bid for civic center naming rights
Jason Sandford May 29, 2019

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, the center will be known as the Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

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Bird is back at the table for e-scooter talks in Asheville
Jason Sandford December 15, 2018

When Asheville City Council members passed an ordinance outlawing electric scooters on city streets, they made it clear the move was temporary.

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Asheville City Council denies proposed Biltmore Village hotel
Jason Sandford December 11, 2018

Over the past couple of months, Asheville City Council members have indicated increasing displeasure with proposed hotel development.

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Hotel proposal withdrawn as Asheville City Council signals growing opposition
Jason Sandford October 23, 2018

"We are above and beyond our need for hotels in this city," Councilman Brian Haynes said Tuesday night.

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Jeff Bezos, it’s Asheville calling: Fix your grocery store loading dock
Jason Sandford October 13, 2018

The world's richest man, and the grocery store chain he owns, was a hot topic of conversation during last week's Asheville City Council meeting.

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Asheville City Council approves new Mainstay Suites hotel on Brevard Road
Jason Sandford October 10, 2018

Before her vote to approve the hotel, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said City Council is struggling with the ongoing wave of hotel construction.

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Firefighters could begin patrolling Asheville streets to address public safety concerns
Jason Sandford July 10, 2018

The pilot program integrates the roles of ambassador, public safety official, medical responder and law enforcement liaison, according to the proposal.

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Asheville City Council moves to limit police searches
Jason Sandford May 23, 2018

City Council said it wanted police to adopt a written consent policy for certain types of searches.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville urban farmer wants to use bow hunters to thin deer herd
Jason Sandford May 16, 2018

Also, the owner of a downtown Asheville pizza shop complained that loiterers along Biltmore Avenue are hurting his business.

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Asheville City Councilman Kapoor: property tax increase could help fill budget gap
Jason Sandford April 24, 2018

Asheville City Council raised property taxes last year.

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Cut police funding? Asheville City Council is looking into it
Jason Sandford April 23, 2018

Asheville City Council members Brian Haynes, Keith Young and Sheneika Smith said they want to take a closer look at Police Department funding.

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At Asheville City Hall, policy and personnel changes follow police controversy
Jason Sandford March 21, 2018

A host of actions are underway, from plans to increase the hiring of more minority police officers to the creation of a Human Rights Commission.

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Asheville City Council faces $3.2 million budget shortfall
Jason Sandford March 21, 2018

"You look like I kicked your puppy," Barbara Whitehorn, the city's chief financial officer, told Asheville City Council after she finished her budget presentation.

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FIRED: Asheville City Council shows city manager Gary Jackson the door following police controversy
Jason Sandford March 21, 2018

Jackson's firing is the latest fallout from the publication last month of police body cam video showing an Asheville police officer beating a man.

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What we know so far of Asheville police beating video incident
Jason Sandford March 6, 2018

Here's a timeline of events.

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Asheville mayor, police chief express outrage over police beating incident
Jason Sandford March 1, 2018

The actions of the Asheville Police Department officer are a step backward for the department, Mayor Esther Manheimer said.

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Asheville residents urge City Council to put weight behind equity efforts
Jason Sandford February 17, 2018

The city's new equity and inclusion manager should have a staff and report directly to the city manager, residents said.

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Asheville Fed Cup Hot Sheet: USTA pledges $35,000 to Aston Park remodel
Jason Sandford February 12, 2018

For the past several years, city officials have been working on a plan to reduce the taxpayer subsidy of the Aston Park Tennis Center.

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Location identified for 80-unit affordable housing development in Asheville River Arts District
Jason Sandford December 22, 2017

Construction of any affordable housing development is at least a few years away.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Airport to offer Dallas Fort Worth direct flight
Jason Sandford December 5, 2017

The Windsor Hotel, a boutique hotel in downtown Asheville, recently sold for more than $9 million, and more.

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Approved: 133-unit apartment complex for Asheville River Arts District
Jason Sandford November 14, 2017

Stoneyard Apartments won't have any housing units deemed "affordable," but it will have a restaurant, artist studios and 85 spaces for public parking on Lyman Street.

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Opinion
South Asheville sounds off, propelling Kapoor to big City Council win
Jason Sandford November 8, 2017

Broadly speaking, voters were motivated by an anti-incumbent streak and a clear desire to vote against a district election plan for Asheville City Council.

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Asheville City Council approves first boutique hotel in River Arts District
Jason Sandford October 24, 2017

Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler and Councilman Gordon Smith voted against the hotel proposal at 95 Roberts St.

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Incumbent Bothwell ousted in Asheville City Council primary; Kapoor tops field
Jason Sandford October 10, 2017

The candidates now look ahead to the the Nov. 7 general election.

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With short term rentals thriving, Asheville City Council moves closer to clampdown
Jason Sandford October 4, 2017

City Council members expressed interest in an array of tougher measures governing short term rentals in Asheville.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville P&Z votes down RAD short-term rental ban
Jason Sandford September 7, 2017

Also, there's a new exhibit called "Wicked Plants" coming to the N.C. Arboretum, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: So about that Vance Monument in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford August 17, 2017

Also, the weather forecast for solar eclipse viewing on Monday got a little less cloudy, and more.

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Asheville City Council campaign cash: Goldstein banks $29,502, Roney raises $18,566
Jason Sandford August 7, 2017

In the race for campaign cash, Vijay Kapoor raised the third highest total at more than $15,000.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Field almost set for Asheville City Council elections
Jason Sandford July 21, 2017

Also, Pine Gate Renewables is opening on the South Slope, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Wainscott files for Asheville mayoral run
Jason Sandford July 18, 2017

Also, Luella's BBQ is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a big party at its north Asheville location Saturday, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New bar, 27 Club, coming to Patton Ave
Jason Sandford July 17, 2017

Also, WLOS has hired a new sports reporter to replace Luke Notestine, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Councilman Keith Young considers run for Asheville mayor
Jason Sandford July 10, 2017

Also, a second line memorial parade honoring Asheville musician Jeff Knorr is set for Tuesday night, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Manheimer, Goldstein file for Asheville City Council
Jason Sandford July 9, 2017

Also, construction plans for new apartments and townhouses on Haywood Road are coming up for review, and more.

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Medical marijuana should be legal in N.C., says Asheville City Council
Jason Sandford June 28, 2017

Several residents shared emotional stories of how medical marijuana helped them or their family members.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Sister Cities sending delegation to France
Jason Sandford June 20, 2017

Also, the Asheville Affiliates are holding their "Party with a Purpose" on Thursday, and more.

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Asheville district election question may be headed to city voters
Jason Sandford June 13, 2017

Asheville City Council will hold a public hearing on the district election question at its June 27 meeting.

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Asheville City Council approves 3.5-cent property tax increase
Jason Sandford June 13, 2017

The new budget includes funding for the Asheville Police Department and the city's bus service.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Sheneika Smith announces Asheville City Council run
Jason Sandford May 4, 2017

Also, the deadline to apply to be a part of this summer's Big Crafty is Sunday, and much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Vassallo announces Asheville City Council run
Jason Sandford May 1, 2017

Also, the Biltmore Estate announced the music lineup for its summer concert series, and more.

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Affordable housing for Asheville artists is topic of March 22 meeting
Jason Sandford March 15, 2017

The event kicks off a year-long feasibility assessment and market study by Artspace to determine affordable housing solutions.

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Asheville politics
Goldstein to run for Asheville City Council; Bothwell announces re-election bid
Jason Sandford March 2, 2017

Also, it looks like the issue of district elections for Asheville City Council will once again come before state lawmakers.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Kapoor, Lee announce Asheville City Council bids
Jason Sandford February 13, 2017

Also, who might be running for mayor?

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