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Proposal: Cover entire Vance Monument in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford June 17, 2020

The entire Vance Monument should be covered up to reflect "the death and eventual erasure of this racist landmark from our public realm," according to a proposal from a local professor of architecture and a ...

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Word on the street: Big chunk of downtown Asheville real estate set to sell
Jason Sandford April 27, 2017

Several similar downtown properties sold in 2004 for $15 million.

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Dakota Access Pipeline events in Asheville include LaZoom fundraiser, Sunday rally
Jason Sandford November 30, 2016

Also, a handful of local residents are helping raise money for DAPL protests through an effort called the First 100.

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Remake of Asheville’s BB&T office building into condos, boutique hotel gets early OK
Jason Sandford November 3, 2015

The remodeling will also add two new restaurant spaces to downtown Asheville.

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French Broad Chocolate Lounge announces move to Pack Square in Asheville, expansion
Jason Sandford March 13, 2014

Owners Dan and Jael Rattigan say the move will allow them to make several changes to improve and expand their offerings.

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French Broad Chocolate Lounge considering a new location in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford February 5, 2014

The ever-popular chocolate lounge is considering a move from South Lexington to Pack Square.

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Asheville’s newest restaurant, Rhubarb, offers rustic charm, outstanding menu
Jason Sandford October 15, 2013

Check out Chef John Fleer's stellar new restaurant. Photos by Asheville photographer Stewart O'Shields.

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Topless rally set for Sunday in Asheville
Jason Sandford August 20, 2013

The GoTopless folks plan to be back in town encouraging women to exercise their right to go topless in public.

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Asheville food and drink
Big bite: Catching up on Asheville food news, from Rhubarb to King James
Jason Sandford July 30, 2013

Taking a bite out of Asheville's exploding culinary scene.

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Asheville Citizen-Times: Fleer to open restaurant in downtown
Jason Sandford May 7, 2013

Decorated Chef John Fleer plans to open in the former Bistro 1896 space on Pack Square.

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Asheville Scene: Bistro 1896 restaurant in downtown Asheville is closing
Jason Sandford February 18, 2013

The restaurant has been in business in Asheville for 16 years.

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Biltmore Coffee Company coming to Pack Square on Aug. 1
Jason Sandford July 24, 2012

Biltmore Coffee will serve coffee, continental breakfast and lunch downtown.

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Rumor controlled: Ingles will sponsor Asheville’s Fourth of July bash
Jason Sandford March 12, 2012

The rumor was that Ingles won’t be offering sponsorship of downtown Asheville’s Fourth of July festivities this year. But that rumor isn’t true, according to a spokesman for the Asheville-based grocery store chain. Ron Freeman ...

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