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Gabriela Isler, the newly crowned Miss Universe, was an Asheville-Buncombe Tech student
Jason Sandford November 11, 2013

What the what??? Yes, that's right. Miss Venezuela was taking ESL classes at A-B Tech earlier this year to improve her English in advance of the big pageant.

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Asheville News
Catawba Brewing prepares to announce changes to plans for Asheville brewery
Jason Sandford November 11, 2013

With little action on its proposed Fairview Road site in Asheville, Catawba Brewing prepares to move to "Plan B."

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Asheville benefits
Benefit Sunday at Wicked Weed to raise money for MAHEC women’s health fund
Jason Sandford November 10, 2013

Lauren Cox, a former MAHEC intern, will be cycling across the U.S. and Asia to raise money for MAHEC Women's Health Fund.

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Asheville News
Ray’s Weather: Looks like snow for Asheville area Tuesday and Wednesday
Jason Sandford November 9, 2013

The weather forecasts for the first #avlsnomg of the season are still developing.

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Asheville News
Construction gets underway at new Asheville craft brewery, Twin Leaf Brewing
Jason Sandford November 8, 2013

Twin Leaf also reports that it has received the federal permits it needs to start brewing.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New West Asheville doughnut shop and bicycle shop; new Dharma center in RAD; more
Jason Sandford November 8, 2013

Also, a new online beer calendar and a new e-magazine in the works by Asheville photographer Micah Mackenzie.

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Asheville events, Asheville News
Photos: Rev. Billy Graham’s birthday soiree at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville
Jason Sandford November 8, 2013

Photos of Rev. Graham, Sarah Palin, Michael W. Smith and others. Photos by Asheville photog Alicia Funderburk, and courtesy of the BGEA.

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Asheville News
Rev. Billy Graham receives birthday wishes in star-studded Asheville event at Omni Grove Park Inn
Jason Sandford November 7, 2013

About 800 people turned out for a simple ceremony on the night of Graham's 95th birthday.

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Asheville News
Asheville celebrity sighting: ‘Dexter’s’ Jennifer Carpenter and Seth Avett canoodling at LAB
Jason Sandford November 7, 2013

The two were also spotted at Target, and Carpenter was seen at Trader Joe's.

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Asheville events, Asheville News
Hundreds prepare to fete the Rev. Billy Graham in Asheville on the occasion of his 95th birthday
Jason Sandford November 7, 2013

Some 800 people, including politicians, entertainers and evangelical leaders, will descend on the Omni Grove Park Inn Thursday night to honor Graham.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
SOLD! Asheville’s BB&T building to McKibbon Hotel Group for $7.5 million
Jason Sandford November 6, 2013

Hotelier John McKibbon placed a big bet on the future of downtown Asheville yesterday with his purchase of the BB&T building.

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Asheville business, Asheville events
An Asheville women’s business conference with a challenge: Ladies, step up your game
Jason Sandford November 6, 2013

The organizers of the Women's Business Weekend on Saturday have created an intimate, supportive event that also aims to push women to take action.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Will a wave of national retail chains follow Anthropologie into downtown Asheville?
Jason Sandford November 5, 2013

What will follow on the heels of Anthropologie? J Crew? North Face? A new upscale restaurant?

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New sushi joint? new juice bar and co-working space coming to downtown? more
Jason Sandford November 5, 2013

Digable Pizza in West Asheville is closed, and much more.

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Asheville News
Mountain Xpress photog to editor: Xpress is bleeding
Jason Sandford November 4, 2013

Former Mountain Xpress photog Max Cooper, in a letter to Xpress editor Margaret Williams, asks for answers to the internal turmoil. His answer? You're fired.

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Asheville politics, Opinion
Election Day 2013 in Asheville: A low-interest affair, punctuated by bulldinky
Jason Sandford November 4, 2013

With Raleigh lawmakers holding Asheville by the balls and running the city from the statehouse, the real election is next year.

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Asheville business
Rumor control: Anthropologie planning to open store in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford November 4, 2013

The women's clothing boutique, which is owned by Urban Outfitters, opened a new store earlier this year in Greenville, S.C.

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Asheville arts
Asheville street artist memorializes Lou Reed
Jason Sandford October 30, 2013

Gus Cutty is finishing up a new mural at Static Age Records on Lexington Avenue. Cutty has a new art show up this weekend.

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Asheville events
Southeast BBoy Championships arrive in Asheville on Nov. 2
Jason Sandford October 30, 2013

Breakdancers will be competing for more than $2,000 in cash and prizes at the Masonic Temple in Asheville

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet, West Asheville edition: New food truck lot; Vermont Avenue Halloween tips; more
Jason Sandford October 30, 2013

There's plenty more: The Asheville Tree Map; Christmas tree raising at Biltmore Estate; pet adoption events...

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Asheville food and drink
Introducing Stu Helm, Asheville’s Facebook Food Critic: On Curate, Chestnut, Greenlife/Whole Foods
Jason Sandford October 29, 2013

A reviewer with no particular talent other than the fact that he eats out a lot.

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Asheville Music
BlogAsheville: 10 things to love about the new Mountain Oasis music fest in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 29, 2013

From bringing tourist cash to town to THE GNOMES, there's much to love about Asheville's new electronic dance music festival.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
New Belgium’s revised plans for Asheville brewery call for smaller footprint, fewer truck trips
Jason Sandford October 28, 2013

New Belgium is planning to build a brewery with a smaller ultimate capacity and other simplified designs.

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Asheville News
Four more Mountain Xpress staffers depart alt weekly as exodus grows
Jason Sandford October 25, 2013

Ten of about 30 Xpress emotes have left in the past two months.

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Asheville features
whashouldavlcallme: The Asheville Commandments
Jason Sandford October 25, 2013

Late-breaking addition: Thou shalt not be racist.

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Asheville News, Asheville politics
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The Don Yelton on ‘The Daily Show’ edition
Jason Sandford October 25, 2013

Is Don Yelton a racist? Watch The Daily Show episode, read the reaction, and you be the judge

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Asheville business, Asheville News
The Asheville Map is a useful tool for tourists and a keepsake, creators say, and it’s available now
Jason Sandford October 23, 2013

Not your typical tourist map, The Asheville Map is not ad-supported; a portion of proceeds of map sales will benefit MANNA Food Bank.

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Asheville business
New Belgium Brewing plans to resume work on new brewery site in Asheville next month
Jason Sandford October 22, 2013

Work includes concrete removal and trucking in tons of new dirt to raise the riverside location out of a flood plain.

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Asheville business, Asheville Music
Ashvegas to Mountain Oasis fans: Relax like a local
Jason Sandford October 21, 2013

You'll need some down time for festival recovery. In Asheville, consider a flotation tank float, a salt cave visit, hot yoga and more.

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Asheville business
Ashvegas reader to Asheville’s Pam Lewis: Start your own organization aimed at helping entrepreneurs
Jason Sandford October 21, 2013

Pam Lewis was recently ousted from her high-profile role of helping entrepreneurs flourish in Asheville. A reader suggests she continue that effort on her own.

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Asheville business
BREW-ed’s Cliff Mori helps both sides of the bar stay informed
Jason Sandford October 21, 2013

Local Cicerone offers training, classes, and walking tours to keep Beer City knowledgeable.

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Asheville Music
Asheville musicians play New York City gig with Rodriguez
Jason Sandford October 18, 2013

This isn't the first time that Asheville musicians have backed the Detroit musician who has found new fame with the success of the documentary.

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Asheville Music
Mountain Oasis roundup: Local merch store; Acts out, new acts added; map of venues; Dr. Bob’s and more
Jason Sandford October 17, 2013

Also: tips on how to get killer discounts on Mountain Oasis merch.

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Asheville food and drink
Asheville entrepreneur seeks $15,000 for paleo-friendly food truck, Fuel
Jason Sandford October 17, 2013

Josh Winnecour and chef Andy Danh are targeting the Crossfit community with a Paleo-friendly, 100 percent gluten-free menu focused on eating clean.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Pam Lewis sheds new light on her high-profile dismissal from Asheville Chamber
Jason Sandford October 16, 2013

Asheville's high-profile entrepreneur developer says chamber officials have asked her to leave North Carolina so as not to compete with their efforts.

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Asheville News
Asheville’s newest restaurant, Rhubarb, offers rustic charm, outstanding menu
Jason Sandford October 15, 2013

Check out Chef John Fleer's stellar new restaurant. Photos by Asheville photographer Stewart O'Shields.

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Asheville Music
First look at Moogfest 2014: Event expands to 5 days, set for April 23-27 in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 15, 2013

The revamped Moogfest takes a page from the SXSW playbook, with a focus on workshops and tech jobs, as well as killer music.

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Asheville arts
‘The Book Club Play’ up next at NC Stage in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 14, 2013

The new comedy runs Oct. 23 through Nov. 17.

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Asheville Music
King Britt to headline two days of electronic music workshops for music students in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 14, 2013

LEAF Schools & Streets and the Bob Moog Foundation are presenting the event, which will feature local electronic music artists.

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Asheville business, Asheville Music
Ashvegas to Mountain Oasis fans: Live Like a Local and shop thrift stores for costumes, accessories
Jason Sandford October 11, 2013

A quick list of local independent shops in Asheville where you can find some cool additions to your wardrobe.

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Asheville business
Second dog park/bar, Barkalounge, being planned for Asheville
Jason Sandford October 11, 2013

There's no doubt about it - Asheville is a dog town.

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Asheville features
whatshouldavlcallme: How to survive the Zombie Apocalypse in Asheville
Jason Sandford October 11, 2013

Pro tips on the best hiding spots in town, the gear you'll need to fend off the shamblers and the fellow survivors best suited to help you stay alive.

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Asheville features
Asheville dance teacher Kathleen Hahn kicks off new burlesque, striptease and acting classes
Jason Sandford October 8, 2013

Bring your sexy dancing to a whole new level.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: New West Asheville coffee shop; Vortex doughnuts delivered; tempeh tacos; and more
Jason Sandford October 8, 2013

You can buy a RiverLink license plate now and a new riverside park is coming to Woodfin.

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Asheville business, Asheville News
Craigslist Asheville: We’re victims of the government shutdown and we need work
Jason Sandford October 8, 2013

An employee of the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway posts an ad looking for work.

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Asheville Music, Asheville News
Govt Mule, Grace Potter, Michael Franti, Phil Lesh Quintet, more at Asheville’s December Christmas Jam
Jason Sandford October 7, 2013

The line-up also includes Aquarium Rescue Unit, Bill Evans, Oar, Keb Mo, John Scofield and more.

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Asheville News
Ashvegas movie review: Short Term 12
Jason Sandford October 5, 2013

Drop what you're doing and head to the Fine Arts Theatre for this wonderful little film.

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Asheville Music
Ashvegas guide for Mountain Oasis fans: Live Like a Local and visit Asheville’s craft breweries
Jason Sandford October 4, 2013

If you're visiting Asheville for the Mountain Oasis music fest, here's a quick list of cool breweries to check out while you're here.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News
Government shutdown has sobering effect on Asheville’s craft brewing scene
Jason Sandford October 4, 2013

Paperwork processing is stalled, which is bad news for breweries seeking permits to open, new labels and approval for new formulas.

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Asheville Music
To dismay of music fans, Ott refuses to play Asheville Music Hall set, citing bad sound system
Jason Sandford October 3, 2013

In a unique Facebook post, musician and record producer Ott apologies to fans but stands by his decision.

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