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UPDATED: A look at Amazing Pubcycle’s Asheville ride
Jason Sandford May 23, 2013

Come on out and see the new beer trolley.

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Splurge to celebrate grand opening in River Arts District May 30
Jason Sandford May 22, 2013

The new vintage decor store just opened in the Wedge building.

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Little Flea returns Saturday on Haywood Road in West Asheville
Jason Sandford May 22, 2013

Sunshine (hopefully) means shopping: vintage furniture, homemade housewares, plenty more flea market goodness.

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Sold: Asheville South Slope warehouse to Run Riot LLC
Jason Sandford May 21, 2013

Run Riot plunked down $1.1 million for the former Standard Paper building on Banks Avenue as South Slope boils with development activity.

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Asheville Habitat ReStore celebrates 10th anniversary with storewide sale May 25
Jason Sandford May 17, 2013

Everything will be 25 percent off.

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OM Sanctuary sets ribbon-cutting ceremony
Jason Sandford May 17, 2013

The health retreat on Richmond Hill Drive is coming together.

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Word on the street: New restaurant coming to Haywood Road
Jason Sandford May 15, 2013

Work to renovate this building near the Haywood Road/I-240 intersection is coming together.

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Charlotte Observer: Asheville fave Tupelo Honey to open there
Jason Sandford May 9, 2013

Tupelo Honey, one of Asheville's favorite restaurants, continues to grow its empire.

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River Arts District motorcycle shop seeks public’s help after suffering water damage
Jason Sandford May 9, 2013

Hugh's Handbuilt is trying to raise $5,000 after a water pipe broke last week and damaged the motorcycle shop.

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New downtown Asheville hotel planned
Jason Sandford May 4, 2013

We're starting to see a boomlet of downtown hotel building in our little tourist town.

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Medical supply company in Fletcher hiring 50 workers
Jason Sandford May 2, 2013

Most of the jobs offer a $10.50/hour starting salary, 40 hours a week.

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Wake The Foot Sanctuary and Shop opening in Grove Arcade
Jason Sandford May 1, 2013

Relax into a foot soak with natural soap and salt while sitting in a deep couch and drinking a sparkling beverage.

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Asheville Horse & Carriage Tours launches in downtown
Jason Sandford April 26, 2013

Horse-drawn carriages will ply the streets Thursdays through Sundays from now through June.

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Latest workout regimen headed to Asheville: pure barre
Jason Sandford April 24, 2013

You know those killer ballet workouts using a ballet barre? That's pure barre.

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Word on the street: Publix scouting Asheville
Jason Sandford April 24, 2013

Fresh off breaking ground on its first Tar Heel grocery store in Charlotte, word has it Publix peeps are checking out the mountains.

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News obit: William A. Bell, West Asheville businessman
Jason Sandford April 24, 2013

Bell was co-owner of Main Auto Parts and Bell Mini Storage.

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Learn about Asheville’s new training ground for social entrepreneurs
Jason Sandford April 23, 2013

The first of the school's 9-month residential program begins in September.

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Asheville’s Moog Music and its big vision beyond Moogfest
Jason Sandford April 15, 2013

Moogfest gets a lot of attention, but Moog Music ha a grander plan.

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Hookah Joe’s reopens in Asheville
Jason Sandford April 15, 2013

Anti-smoking regs shut 'em down in 2010, but Hookah Joe's has found a way around that.

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New Belgium posts new architectural drawings for Asheville brewery
Jason Sandford April 4, 2013

The design is still preliminary, but New Belgium said it couldn't resist sharing.

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Spellbound Children’s Bookshop asks public for $18,500 to expand
Jason Sandford April 2, 2013

Owner Leslie Hawkins wants a stand-alone space to better serve customers.

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Divine Living furniture store is moving
Jason Sandford April 2, 2013

The store, near the corner of the busy intersection of Bryson Street and Biltmore Avenue.

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Peter Gregutt exits Mountain Xpress
Jason Sandford March 27, 2013

Xpress is currently advertising for a new assistant editor.

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French Broad Food Co-op announces first annual Urban Homesteading Fair
Jason Sandford March 25, 2013

You live in Asheville. That means it's time for you to learn how grow your own: chickens, mushrooms, hops, herbs, etc.

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New store, Splurge, set to open in Asheville
Jason Sandford March 25, 2013

The store offers distinctive lighting and vintage furnishings.

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Asheville’s Montford Books will close by end of April
Jason Sandford March 14, 2013

Owner Kay Manley says she has mixed emotions about closing up shop.

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Catawba Valley Brewing to open Asheville brewhouse later this year
Jason Sandford March 4, 2013

The boutique brewery will be a seven-barrel operation, the Beer Guy reports.

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A Second Gear story of bike love and a friendly community
Jason Sandford March 1, 2013

Guy sees bike on sale at Second Gear, but passes, posts ad asking to buy it. In the end, he gets the wheels.

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Asheville Olympic cyclist Lauren Tamayo to keynote Junior Achievement luncheon
Jason Sandford March 1, 2013

Tickets are available to the March 19 event at UNCA's Kimmel Arena.

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Asheville Citizen-Times: Food trucks may come to Masonic Lodge lot
Jason Sandford February 26, 2013

Officials with the Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge said they'll ask for city permission to open the lot to food trucks.

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Word on the street: Neo Burrito considers new Woodfin location
Jason Sandford February 26, 2013

Reynolds Village could be next for the burrito joint, which has locations in Biltmore Village and off Patton Ave.

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Coming to North Asheville in March: Uncle Junebug’s General Store
Jason Sandford February 25, 2013

Vintage men's and women's wear, jewelry and more opening soon.

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New Belgium Brewing honors Skyland Distributing as distributor of the year
Jason Sandford February 25, 2013

Skyland Distributing won a trip for two to Belgium, courtesy of the beer-maker.

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Charlotte Observer: Dutch company eyes Harris Teeter
Jason Sandford February 22, 2013

Royal Ahold NC is the Dutch owner of Stop & Shop stores.

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Hugh’s Handbuilt video: Fire up a Kawasaki KZ 650 without a battery
Jason Sandford February 19, 2013

With Hugh's Handbuilt ingenuity, the bike can be started and run without a battery.

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Three openings in Biltmore Park Town Square
Jason Sandford February 19, 2013

We've covered them all separately, but Ann Taylor LOFT, BT's Burger Joint and Thirsty Monk South are all set to open.

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Coming soon to the Wedge building: Ananda West
Jason Sandford February 19, 2013

Top downtown salon expands to the changing RAD. April open date.

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Asking price for Asheville’s Harris Teeter location on Merrimon: $9.7 million
Jason Sandford February 18, 2013

That's the word from an Ashvegas reader following the news that the Harris Teeter company is for sale.

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Splurge Design, new lighting & vintage furnishings shop, comes to Wedge building in the RAD
Jason Sandford February 18, 2013

Look for it to open the last weekend in March.

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Asheville Grown’s ‘Go Local’ discount card raises $10,000 for local schools
Jason Sandford February 15, 2013

Groundbreaking program encourages local shopping while impacting public schools, local non-profits

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Charlotte Observer: Harris Teeter is for sale
Jason Sandford February 14, 2013

The big question for Asheville: what's the future of the store under construction right now on Merrimon Avenue?

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Video: French Broad Chocolate Lounge on Good Morning America
Jason Sandford February 13, 2013

Watch Dan and Jael Rattigan whip up some chocolate truffle action on GMA.

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Photos: Livi’s Pantry in North Asheville
Jason Sandford February 12, 2013

New independent market now open just over the Woodfin border.

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Asheville arts, Asheville business
Magnetic Theatre to close in River Arts District; seeking new permanent home
Jason Sandford February 12, 2013

The theater has been a trail-blazer in terms of producing only original works.

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Photos: New Ship to Shore dressmaking studio
Jason Sandford February 12, 2013

Check out Brooke Priddy's new location at 85 State Street in West Asheville.

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More details about Asheville Wild Foods Market, set to open in spring
Jason Sandford February 8, 2013

Organizers say to expect 75 local wild edibles, wildcrafted plant remedies and sassafras root beer.

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Asheville Scene: Priddy gets settled in new shop
Jason Sandford February 7, 2013

R. Brooke Priddy will celebrate with a big clearance sale on Saturday.

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New natural body products company opens in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford February 5, 2013

C and Co. All Natural Body Goods is open on Broadway Street and will celebrate with a grand opening on Friday.

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Rumor control: Ashvegas reader asks – is Kroger coming to town?
Jason Sandford February 5, 2013

An Ashvegas reader wonders after receiving a mailer.

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Greenlife co-founder to open new indie grocery in South Asheville, Katuah Market
Jason Sandford February 2, 2013

Look for it this summer in Biltmore Village.

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