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Wanted: Subcontractors, tradesman for downtown Asheville condo/hotel project
Jason Sandford November 28, 2016

If you're in the construction business in Asheville, you're gonna want to attend an open house meeting from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday.

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The Parisian, new 50-room boutique hotel, planned for downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford November 24, 2016

Here’s a look at drawings depicting a new 50-room boutique hotel that’s proposed for Patton Avenue in the former Bank of America building across from Pritchard Park. The project plans for The Parisian are those ...

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GritVegas Weekend Update -Turkey Style!
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GritVegas Weekend Update – 11/24/16
Jason Sandford November 23, 2016

We’re thankful for all the wonderful events happening this weekend in Asheville! Here’s our Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update – Thanksgiving style. Get out there and party off that turkey! THANKSGIVING DAY 11/24 Orphan’s Thanksgiving Potluck @ Crow ...

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News obit: Actress Lisa Lynn Masters, former Miss Asheville, found dead
Jason Sandford November 18, 2016

There's a crowdfunding page set up to help raise money to bring Masters' body back to Asheville, where she'll be buried.

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TAUK ready for ‘full blast’ mode at New Mountain Asheville show
Caleb Calhoun November 18, 2016

By Caleb Calhoun TAUK is the kind of music that moves you by shoving it’s hand into your chest Temple of Doom style, ripping your heart out, and showing it to you while laughing menacingly. ...

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Weekend music to see in Asheville: Dangermuffin, Mipso, Screaming J’s, more
Caleb Calhoun November 18, 2016

Specializing in raucous bar-room piano rock, The Screaming J’s bring a truckload of energy to the stage.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Pritchard Park work, a new Panini Factory, more
Jason Sandford November 18, 2016

Also, don't forget the Holiday Flea for Y'all coming up on Dec. 3.

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Asheville theaters are big winners of hotel room tax cash
Jason Sandford November 18, 2016

Asheville Community Theatre was awarded $1 million for an big expansion and renovation project.

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Should Asheville create legal camp for homeless people?
Jason Sandford November 18, 2016

Legalizing camping for homeless people has been a controversial topic in other U.S. cities that have tried it.

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Weekend Update: Things to do in Asheville starting Nov. 17
Jason Sandford November 17, 2016

A holiday parade, a gospel music show, local theater and more.

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RAD Lofts, big mixed-use development in Asheville River Arts District, back for review
Jason Sandford November 16, 2016

The RAD Lofts project was first floated more than three years ago.

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Four seek Buncombe commissioner seat: Bellamy, Hallum, Young, Whitesides
Jason Sandford November 16, 2016

The new commissioner will be the first African-American to sit on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: First Allegiant flight from Asheville to NYC Thursday
Jason Sandford November 15, 2016

Also, Asheville City Councilman Gordon Smith says he's not seeking appointment to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, and much more.

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After spike in complaints about hate speech, Asheville mayor issues statement
Jason Sandford November 14, 2016

In one case, an Asheville woman says she was harassed at a local grocery store.

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INFERNO: Wildfires ravage Western North Carolina
Jason Sandford November 14, 2016

The town of Chimney Rock remains threatened by fire, animal welfare agencies are swinging into action and volunteers are collecting supplies for firefighters.

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AVL Informer: Carolina Beer Guy Tony Kiss talks Cold Mountain release
Jason Sandford November 11, 2016

Fans of the ever-popular beer were lined up at 10 a.m. on Wednesday to be some of the first to get their hands on Cold Mountain ale.

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New kid-friendly science museum opens in downtown Asheville today
Jason Sandford November 11, 2016

At the Asheville Museum of Science visitors will be able to get their hands on everything from microscopes to the controls of a robot.

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Election ’16 aftermath: celebrating, boozing, flag burning in Asheville
Jason Sandford November 11, 2016

The political maneuvering is far from over.

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GritVegas Weekend Update - 11/10/16
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VIDEO Things to do in Asheville the weekend of Nov. 10
Jason Sandford November 10, 2016

From Veteran's Day to the fall version of the River Arts District Studio Stroll, there's lots happening this weekend.

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Beer Guy Tony Kiss to write about Asheville beer for Ashvegas, MountainX
Jason Sandford November 8, 2016

Tony Kiss will join Ashvegas in covering the release of Highland Brewing's uber-popular seasonal Cold Mountain ale later this week.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Westville Pub in West Asheville plans to expand
Jason Sandford November 8, 2016

Also, both the Jon Stickley Trio and Resonant Rogues are crowdfunding new albums, and more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Blue Ridge Roller Girls win gold
Jason Sandford November 8, 2016

Also, the chances of a white Christmas in Asheville aren't looking good, and much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New distillery planned in Asheville
Jason Sandford November 8, 2016

Also, there are plans for a new cigar bar in Biltmore Village, and much more.

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Asheville GritVegas Weekend for Nov. 3-6
Jason Sandford November 3, 2016

Check out our quick guide to some things to do this weekend around town.

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Burger Bar in Asheville to host screening of ‘Wastedland 2’ on Sunday
Jason Sandford November 1, 2016

The movie depicts a post apocalyptic world where the last few remaining inhabitants are the spirit animals of graffiti writers.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: More tacos coming to Asheville as Mountain Madre, BarTaco prepare to open
Jason Sandford October 31, 2016

Also, the Asheville Art Museum is planning to open temporary offices on Biltmore Avenue, and much more.

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GritVegas Weekend Update – 10/27/16
Jason Sandford October 27, 2016

Happy Howl-o-ween from the GritVegas gang! There’s so much going on this weekend. Here’s our curated list of what we’re planning to hit! Where are you going, and–more importantly–what are you wearing?? Thursday 10/27 Aestheticization ...

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News obit: Earl Gray, disabled vet and keeper of ‘Before I Die’ wall in Asheville, passes away
Jason Sandford October 26, 2016

Gray, also known as "Happy," was 65.

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Sacked! Asheville Citizen-Times lays off 9, including Tony Kiss, the Beer Guy
Jason Sandford October 25, 2016

The latest round of newspaper layoffs is more evidence of the unstoppable decline in print advertising.

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Will Asheville see spotlight in new Zelda Fitzgerald film starring Jennifer Lawrence?
Jason Sandford October 25, 2016

Zelda Fitzgerald and eight other women died in Asheville in a tragic fire.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Sonora restaurant, Crucible bar now open in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 25, 2016

Also, Crucible bar in the River Arts District is open, and much more.

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Sketch comedy group Buzz Off Lucille performs Friday a Trade & Lore in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 25, 2016

The comedy troupe will "go deep into the minds of dudes."

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New Imperial Cold Mountain highlights big Nov. 10 release in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 24, 2016

This year is the 20th anniversary of Highland Brewing's most sought-after seasonal.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: NPR features West Asheville bakery and ‘election cakes’
Jason Sandford October 24, 2016

Here’s some of what’s going around, including election cakes, calendars and much more: –NPR over the weekend featured OWL Bakery in West Asheville and its push to make election cakes this month. Bakers/proprietors Susannah Gebhart ...

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Lady Parts Justice League comedy crew at Grey Eagle in Asheville on Sunday
Jason Sandford October 24, 2016

Lizz Winstead's latest project sends up the ever-present sexism that dominates political and social landscapes.

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News obit: Hazel Robinson, founder of Montford Park Players, dies
Jason Sandford October 21, 2016

Robinson founded the Montford Park Players, known as the state's longest-running Shakespeare Festival, in 1973.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville’s Moth storytelling series vies for podcast
Jason Sandford October 20, 2016

Also, more details about the Devil's Night beer release event on Asheville's South Slope, and more.

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Asheville real estate market on fire as sales, inventory records fall
Jason Sandford October 20, 2016

The 2016 real estate market in Asheville and Buncombe County is going to be one to remember.

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Slidr, free on-demand ride service, coming to downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford October 20, 2016

Slidr is the name of a new free, on-demand ride service in downtown Asheville. The new business has been in the works for a couple of years now. Slidr uses electric vehicles that resemble golf ...

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Christmas Jam announcement set for Thursday
Jason Sandford October 19, 2016

Also, MotoVicious motorcycle shop is closing, and much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Former First Lady Laura Bush spotted in Waynesville
Jason Sandford October 18, 2016

Also, Helpmate is launching a fundraising campaign to expand services, and much more.

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GritVegas Weekend Update for things to do in Asheville weekend of Oct. 13
Jason Sandford October 13, 2016

Happy fall, y'all!

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville still recovering from weekend tourist blitz
Jason Sandford October 11, 2016

Also, the Montford Park Players announce an new production of "Julius Caesar" that features an all-female cast, and more.

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Mountain Moral Monday event set for Oct. 24 in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford October 11, 2016

The event will include an array of speakers starting at 4 p.m.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New Ingle’s grocery store on Brevard Road in Asheville to open Oct. 20
Jason Sandford October 10, 2016

Also, Patton Public House restaurant gets a new name, and more.

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Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity to celebrate completion of 24-house subdivision
Jason Sandford October 10, 2016

Construction on the first home in the subdivision began more than two years ago.

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Work cranks up on latest Asheville luxury hotel, The Asheville Foundry Inn
Jason Sandford October 9, 2016

The hotel will occupy a total of five buildings - three renovated structures and two new buildings.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Pour Taproom moves from West Asheville to Hendersonville Road
Jason Sandford October 9, 2016

Also, a Nov. 5 run and walk takes aim at prostate cancer, and much more.

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GritVegas Weekend Update for Oct. 6-9 in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 6, 2016

Music, art, zombies and so much more.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Morgan Freeman spotted in Sylva
Jason Sandford October 6, 2016

Asheville, Clingman Cafe has been renamed Ultra Coffee, and much more.

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