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Opinion: Latest Asheville police scandal shows cronyism alive and well

Jason Sandford March 20, 2013

The city hired police Chief William Anderson last year, but city officials didn't stop there. The chief's wife and son also landed taxpayer-funded jobs.

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STU HELM’S FOOD FEED: Nani’s Rotisserie Chicken, Little Louie’s Pop-up, Bear’s BBQ, Lola’s Fresh Foods, more

STU HELM’S FOOD FEED Hello, Asheville! We have a lot of catching up to do, so here’s another Food Feed for …

Stu Helm’s Food Feed: Session Cafe, Westville Pub, South Slope Cheese, more

STU HELM’S FOOD FEED Hello, Asheville! How are ya? I hope you’re hanging in there during these sh*t times. I’m doing …

Charlotte Street development proposal would bring new residential, retail, office space to site of historic homes

A proposal for a mixed-use development at the corner of Charlotte and Chestnut streets just north of downtown Asheville would …

Redevelopment of downtown Asheville hotel site would add condos, apartments, grocery store

A proposed redevelopment of the Four Points by Sheraton hotel site on Woodfin Street in downtown Asheville would add 100 …

Uncommon Market’s holiday market set for Saturday, Sunday at Foundation

The Uncommon Market’s holiday market, which will feature more than 75 vendors selling everything from handmade crafts to vintage goods …

Hot Sheet food news: Little Pearl restaurant opening soon in East Asheville

Here’s more of what’s going around on the Asheville food scene: -Little Pearl restaurant off of Tunnel Road is preparing …

Hot Sheet: Frugal Backpacker, Over Easy Cafe close brick-and-mortar shops in Asheville, more

Here’s more of what’s going around: -The folks at Frugal Backpacker in Asheville have announced that they are closing their …

Winter Lights show at North Carolina Arboretum opens Friday, converts to drive-thru event this year

The North Carolina Arboretum’s family-friendly Winter Lights holiday light show opens to the public at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and …

Asheville Police Department remains in staffing crisis, says APD captain

The Asheville Police Department remains in the midst of a “staffing crisis” that is driving up response times and forcing …

Asheville real estate market, third quarter 2020, keeps setting records

The Asheville real estate market continues to set records as buyers flock to Western North Carolina. Here are a few …

The Uncommon Market returns to The Foundation on Sunday

After a successful summer of reopening their event during the ongoing pandemic, The Uncommon Market is set to return on …

With ‘Survive With Me,’ songwriter Michael Flynn delivers personal statement suited to the times

By Jane Kramer I first met songwriter Michael Flynn a year ago when he reached out to me via email …

Renderings for new Asheville Regional Airport terminal building unveiled

A design of a new Asheville Regional Airport terminal building would embody the phrase “a modern gateway, humbly rooted in …

Larry Keel at Salvage Station offered a perfect dose of socially distanced live music

Words by Jason Mebane Pictures by Whitney Mebane Back in August when the Salvage Station was finally able to re-open, …

Asheville equity advocates resign as city’s racial justice reckoning continues

By Sally Kestin,  AVL Watchdog The CEO of the YWCA of Asheville has quit, becoming the second Black woman in …

At Avenue M in North Asheville, dial ‘M’ for mmmmm!

DIAL “M” FOR MMMMMMM! Hi Asheville! It’s been a little while since’t I wrote something for Ashevegas, eh? The COVID …

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