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Get Right Band of Asheville celebrates album release on Friday at Asheville Music Hall

Jason Sandford September 8, 2014

The band's sound mixes funk, rock and reggae.

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Asheville business

Brew-ED Beer News: South College in Asheville to launch brewing program this fall

Jason Sandford September 8, 2014

South College will join AB-Tech and Blue Ridge Community College in offering a degree program for those interested in a beer industry career.

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Asheville Tourists beat Sand Gnats and rain to play for SAL championship starting today

Jason Sandford September 8, 2014

The Tourists are 2-5 against the Hagerstown Suns, who they will face off against for the championship.

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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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Asheville food and drink

The Brew Pump in West Asheville celebrates one-year anniversary today

Jason Sandford September 5, 2014

The little bar-in-a-gas station on Haywood Road has been a smash hit, and they're ready to celebrate with food, music and more.

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Asheville author Charles Frazier’s ‘Cold Mountain’ gets treatment as opera

Jason Sandford September 4, 2014

Cold Mountain is Pulitzer winner Jennifer Higdon's first opera.

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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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Asheville business

Ashvegas T-shirts now for sale

Jason Sandford September 3, 2014

Buy a T-shirt and help support local, independent news.

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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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Asheville food and drink

Asheville Chef Katie Button to host ‘The World’s Best Chefs’ television show

Jason Sandford September 2, 2014

Button's husband and restaurant colleague, Felix Meana, made the announcement Tuesday night via Facebook. The show launches in Spain on Fox Life this October.

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Asheville events

PHOTOS Thirsty Monk, Asheville Pizza & Brewing team up for beer celebrating city’s Sister Bad Habit

Jason Sandford September 2, 2014

Dozens of celebrants Tuesday night donned habits to mimic Sin City's iconic naughty nun.

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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 arts, Asheville events

Three-day fest celebrating graffiti and street art set for West Asheville this weekend

Jason Sandford August 28, 2014

Burners and BBQ will feature street artists and music at The Odditorium and The Mothlight in West Asheville this Labor Day weekend.

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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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LAAFF set for Sunday in downtown Asheville

Jason Sandford August 25, 2014

Local music, art, food and music, all in Lexington Avenue style.

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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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Asheville food and drink

Chef Adam Hayes, formerly of Red Stag Grill in Asheville, wins Food Network’s ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

The show is hosted by celebrity Chef Alton Brown.

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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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‘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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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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Asheville food and drink

First look at menu for James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner in Asheville

Jason Sandford August 19, 2014

Asheville chefs Elliot Moss, William Dissen and Dan Rattigan are on the ticket with California mixologist Sara Strom.

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BrewStart: First Asheville conference aims to help budding sake, cider, beer makers

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

The local craft brew trend shows no signs of stopping. The first BrewStart conference aims to help anyone aboard the bandwagon.

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Cambria Hotel in downtown Asheville makes final push to opening day

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Biltmore to host Chihuly glass sculpture exhibition May through October 2018

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Savage Race considers Asheville for obstacle course event

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First Moth storytelling championship in Asheville coming Oct. 30

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Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Asheville: Grey Eagle concert, Diamond Brand Wednesday

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Malaprop’s Bookstore will celebrate YA authors with festival

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville beer museum fundraiser set Sept. 7

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Gas prices suck; price gouging law in effect

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Some Asheville hoteliers on edge as Airbnb racks up big Buncombe sales

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Report: Asheville Airbnb rentals disrupting dynamics of Buncombe County tourism industry

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Asheville tourism officials chase Haute Route bicycling race

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Expect tight gasoline supply around Asheville

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