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Complaints about toxic atmosphere within Asheville Police Department continue to pile up
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

The weight of criticism of the Asheville Police Department leadership is only getting heavier.

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Asheville News
Improve your improv with acting professional at Asheville’s NYS3
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

Maryedith Burrell, an award-winning writer, producer, actress and director, is teaching the sketch-writing course later this month.

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Asheville News
WLOS: $1,500 reward offered in Thomas Wolfe House arson fire
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

The 15th anniversary of the Wolfe House fire is coming up later this month.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
South Asheville Kmart coming down; is Publix next?
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

Changes to the old Kmart shopping center on Hendersonville Road is fueling speculation.

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Asheville business
Asheville Pinball Museum coming to downtown
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

All pinball, all the time.

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Asheville business
Asheville’s Mojo Coworking to host software development and design event Saturday
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

Jonathan Wallace of Big Nerd Ranch will be facilitating Coderetreat. Nerd out, y'all.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet online: Blue Ridge Parkway cracked; new eats in River Arts District; more
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

Tons of news for summertime, which can often be devoid of such. Here's some.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Grown Ups 2
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

Adam Sandler and friends go through the motions, nowhere near their mid '90s comedic prime, in this dumb sequel.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Pacific Rim
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

Guillermo del Toro's monster mash epic is tons of fun...when you can tell what's going on.

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Asheville News
Calling all Asheville bartenders: cocktail competition Tuesday for Dig Fest
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

The organizers of Dig Fest are searching for the perfect cocktail using Troy & Sons whiskey.

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Asheville Music
Whiskey Shivers to play Jack of the Wood on Tuesday
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

Punk-inspired bluegrass. What more do you want?

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Asheville News
CONTEST OVER Win tix NOW to Thursday’s ActionFest screening
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

Free movie, Ninja Porter, and popcorn? Win tickets now!

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Asheville business
New fold-out Asheville map will hit streets in August
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

The map is aimed at locals and tourists, alike.

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Asheville News
Sierra Nevada Brewing to celebrate opening of Mills River brewery with beer collaboration
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

Sierra Nevada is inviting 12 breweries to its headquarters in California to brew beer in celebration of the opening.

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Asheville News
Asheville Feral Chihuahuas new show, ‘Genetically Modified Comedy,’ coming Aug. 2-3
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

The comedy group will debut two new short comedy films at the event, including one about the greatest cornhole player ever to live.

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Asheville News
Workouts on July 20 to benefit Asheville’s Infant Swim Resource Scholarship Fund
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

There's an obstacle course, hill climbs and swimming, all to raise money for the infant swimming program.

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Asheville News
Asheville’s lululemon, Wicked Weed team up for yoga-in-brewery event July 21
Jason Sandford July 15, 2013

The Real Men Do Yoga event starts at 11 a.m. The beer starts flowing at noon.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Despicable Me 2
Jason Sandford July 12, 2013

An exceptional animated sequel, Despicable Me 2 is quality fun for the whole family.

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Asheville News, Opinion
Former Asheville police chief rips City Council for handling of Police Department scandal
Jason Sandford July 12, 2013

Former police chief Will Annarino says he's "appalled and saddened" by council's lack of leadership, and by the deterioration of a once proud police agency.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: The Lone Ranger
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

Ignore the bad reviews and poor box office earnings. The Lone Ranger is everything one could want from a blockbuster.

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Asheville business
New boutique hotel, Posh, opens quietly in Biltmore Village
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

The suites are 2,300 square feet and fully equipped kitchens, dining rooms and two beds and baths.

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Asheville business
Special offer: Jesseca Bellemare Photography offers $100 off photo shoot
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

Here's a nice discount on a session with Bellemare and her colleagues, who will make you look great.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Pet of the Week: Romeo the pit bull terrier
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's adoption center is open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Asheville News
DEVELOPING: Fears that sinking house may slide down north Asheville mountainside
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

Other homeowners in an affluent Beaverdam neighborhood are living in fear. Buncombe officials have condemned the house.

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Asheville food and drink
Grossman, Calagione to host Asheville beer dinner July 25 in West Asheville
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

The heads of Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head breweries will host at The Isis. Infamous Stringdusters provide music. Chefs from the Isis and Biscuit Head cook. Wow.

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Asheville business
For sale: Kilwin’s Chocolates in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

The asking price is $234,900.

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Asheville News
For sale: Nu-Wray Inn in downtown Burnsville
Jason Sandford July 11, 2013

The asking price is $1.295 million for the historic inn - Elvis stayed there once - about 30 minutes north of Asheville.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: Mr. Roboto edition
Jason Sandford July 10, 2013

Will audiences say "domo arigato" to monster battles, back-up singers, or the ol' Sandler gang?

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Land of Sky Adventures, new online guide to outdoors in WNC, set for August launch
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

The new website promises to be a one-stop-shop for folks interested in outdoor activities, gear, tours and more in Western North Carolina.

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Asheville food and drink
Popular 12 Bones barbecue restaurant in Asheville is sold
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

The restaurant has been visited not once, but twice, by barbecue-loving President Obama.

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Asheville arts
Asheville’s Magnetic Theatre invited to present original play at the N.Y. Fringe Festival
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

The theater will present "Landscape with Missing Person" by John Crutchfield.

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Asheville business
PHOTOS: New tap bar, The Brew Pump, opens in West Asheville convenience store
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

Renovations at the Haywood Road store took out a laundromat and added beer coolers, a beer cave, a tap bar and a backyard beer garden.

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Asheville Music
UPDATE: Steve Earle show in Asheville to benefit WNC Alliance
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

Get your tickets now for this Aug. 27 show at The Orange Peel.

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Asheville benefits
CitiStop on Patton Avenue hosting in-store WNC Alliance benefit on Wednesday
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

Get two slice of Acropolis Pizza and a drink for $5, all to benefit the WNC Alliance's work to promote water quality in the French Broad River watershed.

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Asheville business, Asheville food and drink
Moe’s Southwest Grill coming to Merrimon Avenue in north Asheville
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

The restaurant is scheduled to open in early 2014.

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Asheville News
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra releases new album today
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

The innovative, Asheville-based group collaborates with Victor Wooten, Howard Levy and Casy Driessen on their new record.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville Scene: Burgermeister’s to close in West Asheville
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

The burger bar's last day is July 13.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Kroger to buy Harris Teeter; how will that affect new Asheville HT?
Jason Sandford July 9, 2013

Will the Harris Teeter banner still fly over the new store under construction on Merrimon Avenue. Sounds like it.

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Asheville Music
Dr. John, Vieux Farka Toure, Acoustic Syndicate, more at fall LEAF in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

Funk, blues, Creole roots and much more at the Lake Eden Arts Festival's fall edition.

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Asheville News
Asheville photographer Simchock wins award
Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

Simchock won a top prize from the Independent Music Awards for a photo of Trombone Shorty.

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Asheville food and drink
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company prepares to open in Black Mountain
Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

Sounds like gluten-free biscuits are coming to Black Mountain, though details are sketchy right now.

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Asheville food and drink
Citizen-Times Answerman: Golden Corral on track to open in Asheville
Jason Sandford July 8, 2013

The location of the new steak house has yet to be revealed.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: We Steal Secrets – The Story of WikiLeaks
Jason Sandford July 5, 2013

Either the website’s actual story is less tantalizing than it appears, or it truly is spectacular and Alex Gibney’s new film simply fails to present it as such.

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Asheville food and drink
The Bull and Beggar opens in Asheville’s River Arts District with a Wedge Brewing beer dinner
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

Tickets are $50 a pop. Get down to The Wedge to buy 'em.

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Asheville business
Amazing Pubcycle to host audition/meet & greet July 10 at The Orange Peel in Asheville
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

The event is an introduction of the new pubcycle business in Asheville, and an audition for anyone looking to be a pubcycle driver.

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Asheville Music
Check out dep at the Apothecary on Thursday for July Fourth Bash
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

Expect a night full of hazy textures and hard rhythms.

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Asheville events
Street rods, classic cars on display at WNC Ag Center car show, car auction
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

For the July Fourth holiday weekend, there's nothing more American than celebrating our car culture.

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Asheville features
50th annual Coon Dog Day on Saturday in Saluda
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

A down-home good time for dogs and their peoples.

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Asheville food and drink
West Asheville food swap event set for July 20
Jason Sandford July 3, 2013

The first West Asheville food swap will bring together people interested in sharing homemade, homegrown foods.

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Asheville News
The Week in Film: Hi, Ho, Silver edition
Jason Sandford July 2, 2013

The Lone Ranger & Tonto, Gru & his minions, and Julian Assange & WikiLeaks battle for 4th of July box-office supremacy.

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