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Asheville food makers Roots Hummus, Munki Foods, more spotlighted in Nov. 7 taste, talk
Jason Sandford October 30, 2019

Founders of Looking Glass Creamery, Firewalker Hot Sauce and Postre Caramels are the other featured guests.

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New downtown Asheville police district coming online soon
Jason Sandford September 17, 2019

The downtown police district proposal faced criticism when it was first proposed about two years ago.

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

Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.

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

Win tickets!

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Mayfield: Asheville City Council majority favors charter change to reset elections
Jason Sandford August 2, 2019

As things stand right now, Asheville City Council will have district elections in 2020.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Interstate 26 widening from Brevard Road to Airport Road set
Jason Sandford August 1, 2019

Also, New Belgium has teamed up with Push Skateshop and Brainstorm Skateboards to make a limited number of boards featuring local artists, and more.

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Plans submitted for Craven Street condo building and downtown Asheville building renovation
Jason Sandford July 30, 2019

The projects are scheduled to be heard at the Aug. 19 meeting of the Asheville Technical Review Committee.

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In Asheville, Karen’s Spice Kitchen wins curry fans one spice packet at a time
Jason Sandford July 30, 2019

The blended spice packets can be found all over Asheville, from The Chop Shop Butchery to Earth Fare and beyond.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Buncombe County farmland increases
Jason Sandford July 29, 2019

Also, Nantahala Brewing has a new chief operating officer, and much more.

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Inaugural Earl Scruggs Festival set for 2020 at Tryon Equestrian Center
Jason Sandford July 27, 2019

The first lineup announcement will come at International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass festivities in Raleigh in late September.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Ingles buys 17-acre Patton Avenue property
Jason Sandford July 25, 2019

Also, Axeville Throwing Club is planning to open a second location in south Asheville, and much more.

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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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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Music School appoints new program director
Jason Sandford July 24, 2019

Also, Asheville has organized a chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, and more.

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Zillicoah Beer Company’s Session Fest 2019 set for Aug. 24
Jason Sandford July 23, 2019

Zillicoah Beer has invited about 30 breweries to participate, and is partnering with Buxton Hall BBQ on food.

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Update on legislative fight over smokeable hemp in North Carolina
Jason Sandford July 22, 2019

The future of the hemp industry in North Carolina hangs in the balance, say industrial hemp advocates.

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Feedback sought for Thomas Wolfe cabin renovation plans
Jason Sandford July 21, 2019

Two meetings are set for Aug. 1 for residents to check out design concepts.

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Community concert to benefit Haywood Street Fresco in Asheville
Jason Sandford July 20, 2019

The show will be hosted by pianist David Troy Francis and will several Asheville-area performers.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Blackberry Farm to operate High Hampton Inn in Cashiers
Jason Sandford July 20, 2019

Also, Mercy Urgent Care is offering free tick removal kits at each of its seven Western North Carolina locations, and much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Our Global Table world food pop-up Sunday, more
Jason Sandford July 19, 2019

Also, MG Road is closing and morphing into a new lobby bar for Chai Pani restaurant, and more.

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Last coal delivery made to Duke Energy’s power plant in south Asheville
Jason Sandford July 17, 2019

Duke Energy is closing down the Lake Julian plant and transitioning to a one fueled with natural gas.

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News obit: Jean Wall Penland, Asheville artist, dies
Jason Sandford July 15, 2019

Jean Wall Penland had been active on the Asheville art scene for more than four decades.

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