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Ask a Woman AVL: Why are women attracted to jerks?
Eve S. Dropper June 2, 2019

I think the term “nice guy” should be retired, along with the outdated notion of the “good girl” or the “bad boy.”

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‘Road diet’ plans take shape for Charlotte Street in Asheville
Jason Sandford June 1, 2019

The project is set to go out for construction bids in July or August, according to the city's transportation department director.

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Candidate declares run for Asheville City Council in 2020 district elections
Jason Sandford May 30, 2019

Voters in 2020 are set to elect Asheville City Council members by district for the first time ever.

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Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville
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Asheville City Council accepts Harrah’s Cherokee bid for civic center naming rights
Jason Sandford May 29, 2019

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, the center will be known as the Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

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Downtown Commission wants a say in naming rights for Asheville civic center
Jason Sandford May 22, 2019

The naming rights issue is controversial, with competing bids from U.S. Cellular and Harrah's Cherokee Casino.

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Colorful Pages Project
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With Colorful Pages Project, two Asheville moms add more diversity to books in school
Jason Sandford May 20, 2019

The Colorful Pages Project received a $5,000 Buncombe County Tipping Point grant last year.

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Bernie Sanders
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In Asheville, Bernie Sanders rallies his supporters
Caleb Calhoun May 20, 2019

It's 85 degrees and about a thousand percent humidity and we are all, literally, feeling the Bern.

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Asheville Regional Airport update: 3 new flights, 2 new parking lot shuttles
Jason Sandford May 16, 2019

Airport passenger traffic is already up a whopping 45 percent for January through March of this year over last.

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Ashvegas Hemp Sheet: Asheville Hemp Farms grand opening, more
Jason Sandford May 15, 2019

Also, here's some guidance on whether it is legal for craft brewers to mix industrial hemp products with their alcoholic beverages.

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Bernie Sanders
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6 things to know about the Bernie Sanders rally in Asheville Friday
Jason Sandford May 15, 2019

One of the big issues will be parking. Read on for details about paid on-site parking, as well as a free shuttle bus.

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Flatiron Building will not be a hotel, Asheville City Council indicates
Jason Sandford May 15, 2019

City Council did not vote on the matter, but four council members indicated their opposition to the hotel plans, including Councilwoman Julie Mayfield, considered by many to be a swing vote on the issue.

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New riverside restaurant, Jettie Rae’s, proposed for Asheville River Arts District
Jason Sandford May 15, 2019

The riverside restaurant proposed for 144 Riverside Drive will welcome tubers and boaters who arrive from the French Broad River.

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Status update: Bike-share and e-scooter pilot project taking shape in Asheville
Jason Sandford May 13, 2019

Any program the city adopts, whether it's e-scooters or e-bikes, should prioritize serving local residents over serving tourists, two Asheville Downtown Commission members said last week.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Favilla’s moving, Rendezvous opening soon, more
Jason Sandford May 9, 2019

Renovation work is continuing on the location of the new Riverside Rhapsody Beer Co. in Woodfin, and more.

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Ashvegas Hemp Sheet: Liquefy, Asheville Hemp Farms open in West Asheville
Jason Sandford May 8, 2019

The industrial hemp industry is booming, and the hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) industry is expected to be worth $7 billion by 2023, according to one estimate.

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Asheville public health officials brace for possible measles outbreak
Jason Sandford May 6, 2019

Measles spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing, and can live for up to two hours in the airspace where a person sick with measles has been.

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Blue Ridge Honor Flight celebration set for Saturday at Asheville airport
Jason Sandford May 1, 2019

The event will feature a special Music on the Fly performance by dynamic Asheville vocalist/guitarist Andrew Scotchie.

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Asheville entrepreneurs launch doggie DNA testing business, What’s Your Mutt
Jason Sandford May 1, 2019

Genetic testing that can reveal some basic health and behavioral traits, which in turn can give dogs a voice, says JJ Apodaca.

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Last call at Tressa’s as downtown Asheville nightclub closes after 22 years
Jason Sandford April 30, 2019

Tressa's opened in downtown Asheville when entertainment offerings were few and far between.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue to sell Leicester property
Jason Sandford April 28, 2019

Brother Wolf plans two hold two community forums to address concerns, with the first one set for Monday (April 29) at Highland Brewing.

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Asheville real estate market update, first quarter 2019: no longer a seller’s market
Jason Sandford April 27, 2019

The median home sale price in city of Asheville was $295,000 in first quarter 2019, a 2.5 percent decrease compared to first quarter of last year.

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Ask A Woman AVL: Why do y’all always go to the bathroom together?
Eve S. Dropper April 26, 2019

I’m guessing you want some porno answer like we’re doing cocaine off of each others boobs or practicing kissing. Sorry to disappoint

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7 Asheville development projects to track
Jason Sandford April 24, 2019

One project, called Create 82 Broadway, calls for the construction of a 7-story building to house 24 condos, 150 hotel rooms, retail and office space.

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Asheville entrepreneur Kimmel is downsizing; here’s how you can buy his art, home decor
Jason Sandford April 23, 2019

Joe W. Kimmel is selling off an array of fine art and home furnishings in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Mission and other styles.

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Asheville’s Hotel Arras affiliates with Kimpton Hotels, a top boutique brand
Jason Sandford April 17, 2019

The bottom line is that the power that the Kimpton brand brings will elevate The Arras, especially as the competition for the hotel dollar continues to increase in Asheville.

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Ask A Woman AVL: Do menstrual cramps really hurt? Like, really?
Eve S. Dropper April 15, 2019

Yes it really hurts. Jeez, man. What did you think?

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Ashvegas celebrity spotting: Bill Murray at The Mothlight in West Asheville
Jason Sandford April 11, 2019

Bill Murray, co-owner of the Charleston RiverDogs, may have been in town to watch his team play the Asheville Tourists earlier this week.

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Megan Bell, former ‘The Bachelor’ contestant, planning Asheville wedding
Jason Sandford April 4, 2019

The bride-to-be is working with Asheville wedding planner Shay Brown on her upcoming nuptials.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville GreenWorks Trashion Show set for April 27
Jason Sandford April 3, 2019

Also, Asheville artist Jenna E. Jaffe will celebrate the opening of her new art exhibition with a Friday reception, and more.

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Asheville water line breaks continue to affect homes, businesses; city officials apologize for communication breakdown
Jason Sandford April 2, 2019

City officials said Tuesday that the issue of discolored water in its system should be resolved by Friday.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Blue Ridge Hiking Co. to open retail shop in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford April 1, 2019

Also, a new restaurant called Harvest Pizzeria is planned for the Asheville South Slope, and more.

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For Asheville’s Tina and Her Pony, music helps soothe worldly pains
Jason Sandford March 28, 2019

Tina & Her Pony are set to play their indy Appalachian folks music at Ambrose West at 7 p.m. on Friday, with Laura Blackley opening.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Shanghai Dumpling House planned for downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford March 27, 2019

Also, the White Labs Fermentation Festival is set for May 26 at its Charlotte Street location, and more.

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Ask A Woman AVL: Why did the flirty waitress shoot me down?
Eve S. Dropper March 27, 2019

Here's a hint: women who work in the service industry work for tips, so being friendly is part of their job.

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A divided Asheville City Council approves 56-room hotel in downtown
Jason Sandford March 26, 2019

During the public comment portion of Tuesday night's meeting, no member of the public spoke against the project.

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With Connect Beyond, Asheville music maven curates a festival striving for connections
Jason Sandford March 26, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for the festival, which will be held from April 5-7 at venues across Asheville.

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Looking for an Asheville restaurant job? Find it at this job fair Tuesday
Jason Sandford March 25, 2019

Asheville restaurants have struggled recently with filling open positions.

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Lack of city support for new Asheville food fest is tough for organizers to swallow
Jason Sandford March 24, 2019

Chow Chow, a new signature food festival planned for mid-September, isn't currently set for any in-kind support from the city of Asheville.

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Harrah’s making bid for Asheville civic center naming rights
Jason Sandford March 24, 2019

Asheville civic center officials have three proposals from entities interested in the naming rights to what is now known as the U.S. Cellular Center.

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Mixed-use development including hotel, condos and an art focus proposed for Broadway
Jason Sandford March 20, 2019

The development will include six residential units reserved at affordable rental rates for "creatives," an art gallery and art pieces by local artists.

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Ask A Woman AVL: Is she flirting with me when she takes off her glasses?
Eve S. Dropper March 18, 2019

Is the take-off-your-glass move seduction or something else completely?

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Southern Conference basketball tournament arrives in Asheville with strong field
Jason Sandford March 6, 2019

This year's men's basketball tournament will be one of the most competitive ever, with four very strong teams in Wofford, Furman, UNC Greensboro and East Tennessee State University.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Water outages planned for Asheville River Arts District
Jason Sandford February 21, 2019

Local outfitters in the River Arts District have banded together to form the Asheville Riverfront Alliance as recreation increases along the French Broad River in Asheville.

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Ask A Woman AVL: I smacked my boyfriend for being a jerk. Was that too harsh?
Eve S. Dropper February 21, 2019

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is nothing at all.

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Axeville Throwing Club prepares to open in Asheville
Jason Sandford February 21, 2019

Safety first, says the crew behind Axeville.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Archetype Brewing to open downtown Asheville outpost
Jason Sandford February 14, 2019

Also, a new blow out and beauty bar is coming to the South Slope, and more.

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In new book, Asheville bar owner breaks down a drinkery from concept to cocktail list
Jason Sandford February 5, 2019

"The Cocktail Bar: Notes for an Owner & Operator" is Chall Gray's manual for bar ownership.

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Ben and Jerry will be in Asheville scooping Ben & Jerry’s ice cream on Saturday
Jason Sandford February 5, 2019

Company founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield will be serving up free scoops to celebrate the Asheville shop's grand opening.

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The Asheville Downtown Census seeks info on local businesses, economy
Jason Sandford February 1, 2019

Take the survey here.

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Ask A Woman AVL: Am I wrong in thinking ‘toxic masculinity’ is BS?
Eve S. Dropper February 1, 2019

A writer tells Ask A Woman that he's ticked off by a new Gillette advertising campaign taking aim at toxic masculinity.

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