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Joe Mikulik argues home run call, gets ejected from Carolina League playoff game

Jason Sandford September 5, 2014

Joe's at it again.

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Sylva Herald: No fracking planned for Western North Carolina

Jason Sandford September 4, 2014

The state is backing off plans to collect rock samples this year in WNC counties.

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Mysterious phony cell call ‘interceptor’ in Asheville area could be spying on calls

Jason Sandford September 4, 2014

These "interceptors" are popping up across the U.S., and nobody knows who's listening in.

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Fire destroys former football coach Mack Brown’s home in Avery County

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

The former University of North Carolina and University of Texas football coach lost his home northeast of Asheville and memorabilia collected over his long coaching career.

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Mountain Xpress: New Asheville riverside venue will include 2,500-seat music venue, restaurant, more

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

Salvage Station, at 665 Riverside Drive, will also have three river access points and a 450-space parking lot.

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Modern Healthcare: Mission CEO Ron Paulus rakes in cash as healthcare exec salaries skyrocket

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

Not-for-profit hospitals say they have to pay to compete, but critics argue that the high salaries undermine the not-for-profits' message that their core business is mission-driven.

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The short goodbye: Tuesday was last day for Asheville Citizen-Times newsroom staffers out under reorg

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

Veteran reporter Barbara Blake and photographer John Coutlakis bid farewell in two very different columns, one nostalgic, one gut-wrenching.

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Asheville business, Asheville News

H&M opening at Asheville Mall the first week in October; hiring now

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

H&M will be a major new addition to the Asheville Mall.

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Brew-ED Beer News: Open Brewing to open in south Asheville, serve homebrewers

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

The former Thirsty Monk location in Gerber Village on Hendersonville Road will be renamed Open Brewing and will serve as an "open-source brewery."

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‘Today Show’ host Matt Lauer visits Asheville to interview ebola survivor

Jason Sandford September 2, 2014

Kent Brantly was infected with ebola in July while working in Liberia. He survived the illness and has been living in seclusion in Asheville.

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Policing the core: Inside Asheville city government’s efforts to ‘enhance’ downtown

Jason Sandford September 2, 2014

To little fanfare, the Asheville Police Department unveiled a new downtown policing plan earlier this year aimed at everything from dealing with homeless people to buskers. The goal - to "enhance" downtown.

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Asheville politics

Ashvegas Political Hit List: Reshaping of Lee Walker Heights, RAD Lofts approval, more

Jason Sandford September 1, 2014

Also, U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows expresses second thoughts about his government shutdown strategy, and more.

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Stu Helm, Food Critic, on the Asheville Wine and Food Festival

Jason Sandford September 1, 2014

Stu gorges on samples and gives his rundown of Asheville's biggest food event. As usual, beware his liberal use of four-letter descriptives.

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Ashvegas celebrity spotting: Actor Rob Lowe at the Asheville Regional Airport

Jason Sandford September 1, 2014

Lowe has a long list of movie credits, but has been seen on TV most lately, including "Parks and Recreation," "Californication," and "West Wing."

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Asheville Tourists 2014

Asheville Tourists: Playoffs! Division champions! All-Stars!

Jason Sandford August 29, 2014

The Asheville Tourists are rockin'. Playoff ball starts on Wednesday, Sept. 3, with the Tourists hosting the Savannah Sand Gnats.

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Fresh off movie filming in Asheville, actor Zach Galifianakis announces TV show with Louis C.K.

Jason Sandford August 28, 2014

Galifianakis talked briefly about the new show to a group gathered at an acting school in Woodin a few weeks back.

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Update: Grove Arcade, downtown Asheville’s largest building, not for sale

Jason Sandford August 28, 2014

The city of Asheville holds the deed to the Grove Arcade, but Duke Energy manages top floors and a nonprofit foundation administers the lease.

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Asheville Citizen-Times posts job listings days after layoffs as newsroom reorg shakes out

Jason Sandford August 28, 2014

The Citizen-Times has yet to explain who is doing what under the "newsroom of the future" reorganization, but a few roles are clear.

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Asheville Blade: Sushi restaurant, grocery store, tattoo shop coming to River Arts District

Jason Sandford August 28, 2014

A major new residential development planned for the RAD is bringing with it a slew of new retail businesses.

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News obit: Brian Farmer, beloved Warren Haynes roadie

Jason Sandford August 25, 2014

Farmer was Haynes' longtime guitar tech and a well-known presence at the annual Christmas Jam in Asheville.

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Thirsty Monk to celebrate Biltmore Park location as main brewery with Thursday party

Jason Sandford August 25, 2014

The event will feature five beers- a Pale Ale, a Rye Pale Ale, a Belgian Blonde, a Porter - and the cult-favorite, Bent Creek IPA.

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Asheville business, Asheville News

PHOTOS Sneak peek at new Whole Foods Asheville, set to open Tuesday

Jason Sandford August 23, 2014

The new Tunnel Road location offers 35,000 square feet of natural and organic groceries, salad and hot food bars and an upstairs grill and tap room.

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King James Public House restaurant in Asheville to expand

Jason Sandford August 22, 2014

The Charlotte Street eatery plans to expand into the former Foundry space.

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Asheville Citizen-Times newsroom loses 7 employees in reorganization

Jason Sandford August 22, 2014

It's another sorrowful day at the Asheville Citizen-Times.

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Asheville Tourists: Magic numbers, David Dahl’s return and the 2015 schedule

Jason Sandford August 22, 2014

The Asheville Tourists return to McCormick Field for the final three home games of the regular season on Aug. 26.

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Asheville politics

Ashvegas Political Hit List: Reining in RAD rents, toppling toplessness, coal ash completed, more

Jason Sandford August 22, 2014

Also, a new analysis by N.C. Insider says Rep. Tim Moffitt of Buncombe County was one of the most effective lawmakers in the GA this year.

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News obit: Asheville philanthropist Adelaide Daniels Key has died

Jason Sandford August 21, 2014

Key made her mark across the Tar Heel state, but most notably in Western North Carolina, where she championed health care and children's causes.

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Ridesharing service Uber to launch in Asheville on Thursday

Jason Sandford August 20, 2014

Ride-sharing has arrived in Asheville. Uber is guaranteeing drivers $12 an hour for a three-hour period on Thursday, offering bonuses and mapping out bright red "hot spots" in town for new drivers.

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Aloft Hotel opens rooftop pool deck to public for series of local music events

Jason Sandford August 20, 2014

The first event - set for Aug. 31 - is pet-friendly and features the live music of local favorite Lyric.

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Asheville’s new riverfront concert and event space, The Salvage Station, to hold first public party

Jason Sandford August 20, 2014

Word on the street is that The Salvage Station is planning a 2,500-seat amphitheater and new restaurant.

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Ticket reservations available now for Red Bull BMX event in Brevard

Jason Sandford August 20, 2014

About 30 of the best BMX dirt jumpers in the world will be competing in October on a unique course in Brevard. Reserve your ticket now.

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Opinion: Tourists are great, but the Downtown Market is for locals

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

"Our market is for locals, run by locals, with our economy in mind. We didn't locate it in a tourist path and we didn't try to make it something it wasn't."

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Word on the street: New brewery coming to downtown Asheville

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

The brewery is to be located below the Downtown Market on South French Broad Avenue.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News

‘Buskin’ Blues,’ a documentary about Asheville street musicians, coming together

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

Asheville has a lively busking scene, and now a documentary filmmaker has captured it.

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Word on the street: Work ends on Loomis Fargo movie production in Asheville

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

A big Hollywood production brought movie stars, money and a bright spotlight to Asheville and Western North Carolina this summer.

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Asheville business, Asheville News

Lexington Glassworks, a new glass-blowing gallery/workshop, coming to downtown Asheville

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

Two artists are turning and old garage into a new high-end glass-blowing workshop and gallery.

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New hotel planned for former Howard Johnson’s motor lodge site near Biltmore Village

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

The new hotel will be Holiday Inn, a property spokesman said.

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Mellow Mushroom in Asheville to rollback prices on Wednesday to 1974 levels

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

Look for $2.50 cheese pizzas and 75-cent PBRs. The restaurant, on Broadway in downtown Asheville, is gonna be mobbed.

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1 Million Cups, an entrepreneurial networking opportunity, kicks off in Asheville Aug. 27

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

Each week, two local businesses will give a 6-minute presentation about their work, all to help other entrepreneurs.

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Tantrum! Former Tourists manager Joe Mikulik has another classic meltdown, gets tossed from game

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

Mikulik, already known for classic on-field tantrums, literally loses his shirt and shoes (along with his temper) this time. Check out the video.

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Stu Helm, Food Critic: There’s a scarcity of cooks in Asheville as food scene explodes

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

New restaurants are opening right and left, and they're having a hard time finding kitchen staff, Helm reports after a recent conversation with Asheville Chef Steven Goff.

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Portraits of artists kicked out of River Arts District buildings make up new exhibition at Asheville Area Arts Council

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

Here's your chance to support the artists who were recently forced out of working studios in the River Arts District.

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A conversation with Zach Galifianakis: On comedy, confidence and more

Jason Sandford August 17, 2014

The New York Studio for Stage, Screen and Voiceover hosted the hour-long talk with Galifianakis at its Woodfin studio Saturday evening.

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SOLD: The Burger Bar on Craven Street to Asheville bartenders Adams, King

Jason Sandford August 16, 2014

The old dive bar is getting some new life.

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Asheville politics

Ashvegas Political Hit List: Coal ash conundrum for McCrory, fracking tests, more

Jason Sandford August 15, 2014

Also, Parking-gate update, the Klingon candidate returns, and more.

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Ashvegas Political Hit List: Bothwell’s parking deck problem, Moral Monday redux, more

Jason Sandford August 11, 2014

Also, the city of Asheville continues to discuss changes to rules for vacation home rentals.

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Weighing the impact of a smaller, reorganized Asheville Citizen-Times newsroom

Jason Sandford August 11, 2014

At least one email circulating among Asheville business leaders strikes a note of concern and urges people to contact the Citizen-Times.

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Asheville Tourists: First-place battle, Kyle Freeland’s debut, and Raimel Tapia’s hot bat

Jason Sandford August 11, 2014

The Asheville Tourists begin the week with a four-game lead in the SAL's Southern Division, but things could tighten up quickly.

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Update: Asheville Citizen-Times newsroom staffers reapply for jobs under restructuring

Jason Sandford August 6, 2014

At least four newsroom employees have decided not to reapply for their jobs, including reporter Barbara Blake, who has been at the newspaper for four decades.

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Asheville Grit: The Hop to open new production facility, tasting room in West Asheville

Jason Sandford August 6, 2014

The Hop will join Urban Orchard, Short Street Cakes and a new doughnut shop called Hole on a stretch of Haywood Road that some are already referring to as Sugar Alley.

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Kaliner: Asheville police officer may have leaked police beating video to newspaper

An Asheville Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave and may be the source of a leaked video …

Asheville DA, police chief consider investigating leak of police beating video

Asheville Police Department Chief Tammy Hooper and Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams have issued statements indicating that they might investigate …

North Carolina SBI alerted to Asheville police beating video case five months after it happened

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation decided not to investigate an excessive use of force case in Asheville because too …

Asheville Music Weekend: Stephanie Morgan, RBTS Win, Double Benefits

By Caleb Calhoun Here’s a quick look at some of the great music happening in Asheville this weekend: Stephanie Morgan …

In Brevard, Songsmith Gathering celebrates craft of songwriting

The Songsmith Gathering, featuring The Wood Brothers, Nicki Bluhm, Greg Brown, Beth Wood and several other top-notch performers, will celebrate …

Real Old shop in Asheville River Arts District showcases unique collectibles, furniture

Real Old, a new shop that showcases unique collectibles and some new high-end furniture, is now open in the Historic …

GE Aviation announces expansion in Buncombe, Ashe counties

GE Aviation announced that it will invest nearly $105 million and add a total of 146 jobs to its manufacturing …

Asheville mayor, police chief express outrage over police beating incident

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and Asheville Police Department Chief Tammy Hooper both issued statements Thursday expressing outrage and apologies to a …

Asheville City Councilman Young files to run for Charlotte seat in U.S. House

Asheville City Councilman Keith Young has filed to run for election in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, a district that …

Asheville Citizen-Times details police beating of jaywalking suspect

An Asheville Police Department officer repeatedly punched a jaywalking suspect in the head and used a Taser on the man in …

Stu Helm’s 2018 Asheville Burger Survey: Best and Worst So Far

I’m a well known burger fan. I eat a lot of burgers. Burger me. Gim burg. My current plan — …

Asheville students plan rally against school shootings March 24

A group of Asheville students is organizing a gun control rally set for March 24. Students plan to march from …

New Hilliard Avenue Apartments project planned in downtown Asheville

Hilliard Avenue Apartments, a new five-story, 80-unit apartment building with 5,200 square feet of commercial space, is planned for a …

Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Buncombe most intoxicated, disruptive in NC, report states

Here’s more of what’s going around, including a report that Buncombe County is the most “intoxicated and disruptive” in the …

Basketball buffet: Asheville hosts two conference tourneys in March Madness lead-up

Basketball fans in Asheville will have the chance to dine on a veritable basketball buffet this week as the city …

Beloved West Asheville bilingual preschool, Casa Dei Bambini, closing in June

Casa Dei Bambini, a beloved bilingual preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville, is closing in June. All the details …

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