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Secret Agent 23 Skidoo celebrates new album release in Asheville at Better Dads Festival
Jason Sandford June 14, 2018

On the playful concept album, your conscious and subconscious are DJs and songs are dreams.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Spirit Airlines coming to Asheville Regional Airport
Jason Sandford June 13, 2018

Also, a new tutoring service called Asheville Alternative High will begin operating soon out of the Asheville Masonic Temple, and more.

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Cuban flair and a family affair at the new Cambria Hotel in downtown Asheville,
Jason Sandford June 13, 2018

Asheville has been experiencing a hotel construction boom the last several years, with the Cambria as the newest entrant on the downtown scene.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Bears on campus at Warren Wilson College alarm security personnel
Jason Sandford June 11, 2018

Also, Asheville Regional Airport security personnel will start wearing body cameras under a new policy approved last week, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New musical director chosen for Asheville Symphony
Jason Sandford June 7, 2018

Also, there's a new denim and decor shop coming to South Lexington Avenue, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Smoky Park Supper Club now open for lunch
Jason Sandford June 7, 2018

Also, there's a new restaurant coming to the Wicked Weed Funkatorium location on Coxe Avenue, and much more.

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WIN TIX To the Cold Mountain Music Fest featuring Shovels and Rope, Mandolin Orange, River Whyless, more
Jason Sandford June 5, 2018

The music line-up also includes The Steel Wheels, Jon Stickley Trio, The Broadcast, Kenny George Band and more.

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Asheville tourism officials give initial approval to $17.4 million operating budget
Jason Sandford June 4, 2018

The public will have the chance to comment on the TDA's spending plan at a June 27 public hearing.

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Asheville car dealership to remove Native American statue after salesman insults customer
Jason Sandford June 4, 2018

The statue's sculptor will remove the 23-foot-tall fiberglass structure in the near future, according to the dealership.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Movement to ban plastic straws grows in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 29, 2018

Also, economic development official Ben Teague is taking a new job, and more.

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Relentless May rain triggers mudslides, flooding, other dangers
Jason Sandford May 29, 2018

The weather starts to finally dry out this weekend.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Uber service returns to Asheville airport
Jason Sandford May 29, 2018

Also, Jewels That Dance is celebrating its 35th anniversary in downtown Asheville, and more.

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Former NFL quaterback Matt Leinart weds TV actress in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 27, 2018

Nick Lachey, of the boyband supergroup 98 Degrees, sang at the couple's reception at The Cress Center.

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Asheville events
This Memorial Day, visit the WNC Military History Museum
Jason Sandford May 24, 2018

Military history comes alive through unique and personal arrangements facts collected at The WNC Military History Museum, located in the heart of downtown Brevard. The museum is one man’s passion project to tell the stories ...

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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: New 12 Bones brewery ready to hire head brewer
Jason Sandford May 22, 2018

Also, Green Sage has announced its opening a new cafe on Merrimon Avenue, and much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville public housing complexes are violent crime hot spots, police chief says
Jason Sandford May 22, 2018

Also, "overtourism" is a new buzzword, and much more.

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Asheville police Capt. Mark Byrd suspended
Jason Sandford May 21, 2018

Was Asheville Police Department Capt. Mark Byrd, who's been no stranger to controversy, the source of leaked police body cam video?

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Redevelopment of Sears store at Asheville Mall meets initial approval
Jason Sandford May 21, 2018

Asheville city planners are pushing for more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly connections for the $45 million mixed-use development.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Rickshaws proposed for downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford May 21, 2018

Also, there's a new pop-up restaurant in Asheville called Curragh Chase, and much more.

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AVL Insiders: Springtime Activities
Jason Sandford May 17, 2018

Looking for suggestions on how to spend spring in Asheville? Jason Sandford of Ashvegas.com and Kara Candler of Tick Tock Concierge have a few ideas! Plus, you can share your ideas and win some gear. ...

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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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TV actors featured in Asheville Improv Collective shows, workshops
Jason Sandford May 16, 2018

The shows and comedy workshops on Friday and Saturday will be held at Habitat Tavern and Commons.

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VIDEO: Daidala Ciders and the Andy Herod Gallery
Jason Sandford May 11, 2018

Check out this combination of a cider tap room and art gallery in Asheville's River Arts District.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: ASPCA opens new $9 million dog rehab center in Weaverville
Jason Sandford May 10, 2018

Also, there's a new sushi burrito restaurant opening in South Asheville, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former Asheville chef Shastri plans new downtown restaurant
Jason Sandford May 9, 2018

Also, there's a big cornhole tournament coming this summer to Harrah's Cherokee Casino, and more.

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SAHC accepts donated conservation easement on Swannanoa land owned by Chemtronics
Jason Sandford May 9, 2018

The conservation easement permanently protects land adjoining Pisgah National Forest, as well as scenic views from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Miller secures historic win in Democratic primary for Buncombe sheriff
Jason Sandford May 9, 2018

Also, the Asheville Grappling Academy is planning to open, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: May 8 Asheville opioid forum spotlights experts, resources
Jason Sandford May 7, 2018

Also, it's spring and that means bears on the move, so here's some advice on how to stay aware and safe.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville housing market cooling off a bit
Jason Sandford May 2, 2018

The N.C. Highway Patrol has deployed new "ghost cars" across the state to combat DWI, and more.

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Asheville Wine & Food Festival ends; new culinary event in the works
Jason Sandford May 2, 2018

The new culinary event is planned for September.

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Honey Be Nice blends ‘orchestral folk’ sound on first album
Jason Sandford May 2, 2018

The three musicians pull from their varied backgrounds to mix together elements such as old-time fiddle tunes with jazz and piano to create their unique sound.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Small Business Week features several events
Jason Sandford May 1, 2018

Also, there's a new program called Test Drive that allowe entrepreneurs to test out their products by selling them at city festivals, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Man wins $294k at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino poker tournament
Jason Sandford May 1, 2018

Also, The Barrelhouse on Merrimon Avenue is set to celebrate its grand opening, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Axe-throwing bar planned for Asheville
Jason Sandford April 26, 2018

Also, The Waterbird coffee shop and craft cocktail bar has opened, and more.

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2018 Music Video Asheville winners: Midnight Snack, TEYG, Carly Taich, more
Jason Sandford April 26, 2018

Other winners included Josh Blake of IamAVL and kid-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Big sale at Computer Mechanix in West Asheville
Jason Sandford April 26, 2018

Also, Asheville restaurateur Meherwan Irani plans to open up to 50 new restaurants in the next few years, according to Eater.com, and more.

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‘Road diet’ planned for Charlotte Street gives pedestrians, bicyclists priority
Jason Sandford April 25, 2018

The changes to the busy street will costs taxpayers about $2.4 million over the next few years.

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Asheville City Council closes budget gap with spending cuts, fee increases and a dip into reserves
Jason Sandford April 25, 2018

One new big ticket item of spending: some $780,000 for a second set of turnout gear for Asheville firefighters.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New beer bar/brewery planned on Thompson Street
Jason Sandford April 24, 2018

Also, the Asheville magic shop Magic Central celebrates 23 years in business on April 28, and more.

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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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At Asheville ‘pit of despair,’ no changes anytime soon
Jason Sandford April 24, 2018

One resident bemoaned the inaction, calling the property "a scar on the city of Asheville that needs to heal."

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Criminal justice activist Susan Burton to keynote Asheville Mediation Center event
Jason Sandford April 24, 2018

Also, the dates for viewing synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced, and more.

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Leicester farmer Franny Tacy named Featured Farmer for national Hemp History Week
Jason Sandford April 23, 2018

Hemp History Week will be celebrated with an event at Franny's Farm on June 5.

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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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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Brewing moves to compostable paper straws
Jason Sandford April 23, 2018

Also, new permits have been pulled for the RAD Lofts project in the River Arts District, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New downtown Asheville co-working space opens
Jason Sandford April 22, 2018

Also, the line-up for the RiverMusic summer music series has been announced, and more.

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Red panda exhibit at WNC Nature Center set to receive funding
Jason Sandford April 22, 2018

The WNC Nature Center hopes to have the new home for red pandas open by fall.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: N.C. Supreme Court to hold May sessions in Asheville
Jason Sandford April 20, 2018

Also, Saturday is Record Store Day, and much more.

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4 dead following shooting in West Asheville
Jason Sandford April 19, 2018

A man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.

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