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Word on the street: New boutique hotel coming to Market Street in downtown Asheville

Jason Sandford September 26, 2014

Asheville is seeing a boom in downtown hotel construction.

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Asheville food and drink

Stu Helm, food critic, on Bomba, Ben’s Penny Mart, French Broad Food Co-op in Asheville

Jason Sandford September 26, 2014

Stu is pumped that Bomba might extend its hours, and he can't get enough of "the unapologetic hippie vibe" at the co-op. Beware Stu's f-bombs.

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All I want is one new front tooth: Asheville star model asks public to help with dental bill

Jason Sandford September 24, 2014

Amanda Swafford, who is from Hendersonville, was a finalist on "America's Next Top Model" back in 2003.

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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News

Update: Asheville food truck owners announce search for new downtown food truck lot

Jason Sandford September 22, 2014

The Lot on Coxe Avenue first opened in February 2013.

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Asheville food and drink

Stu Helm, food critic, on Asheville vegan restaurant Plant

Jason Sandford September 22, 2014

Also, Stu has a King James Public House lunch card contest and more. As always, beware his liberal use of the f-bomb.

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PHOTOS Asheville Zombiefloat 2014

Jason Sandford September 20, 2014

Hundreds of people, many dressed as zombies, hit the French Broad River on Saturday for the first Asheville Zombiefloat.

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PHOTOS New Belgium Brewing construction site, September 2014

Jason Sandford September 17, 2014

Check out these photos of the site of New Belgium's new East Coast brewery in Asheville.

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PHOTOS Sovereign Remedies, new cocktail bar in downtown Asheville, opens

Jason Sandford September 15, 2014

Sovereign Remedies, Asheville’s newest craft cocktail bar, is now open at the corner of North Market and Walnut Streets in downtown Asheville. It is the work of Charles Hodge, the talented former bar manager at ...

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Asheville Tourists win the South Atlantic League championship

Jason Sandford September 15, 2014

This is the second title in the past three seasons for the Asheville Tourists.

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PHOTOS Demolition of former TK Tripp’s restaurant in downtown Asheville

Jason Sandford September 15, 2014

A new hotel and office building is slated to be built at the site on the corner of Charlotte and College streets downtown.

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Sylva Herald: Fake fracking supporters attended Western Carolina University forum

Jason Sandford September 15, 2014

A group of about a dozen men wearing "Shale Yes" T-shirts said they were bused in from, with some saying they were recruited from a Winston-Salem homeless shelter.

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Asheville TV reporter Sherrill Barber announces he’s hanging up fedora, retiring Sept. 30

Jason Sandford September 15, 2014

Sherrill Barber has been reporting Asheville-area news for WLOS for 37 years.

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Asheville business, Asheville News

Buchi Kombucha, based near Asheville, wins new Sprinter van and $10,000 to pimp it out

Jason Sandford September 13, 2014

The contest was sponsored by Fast Company and Mercedes-Benz.

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Confirmed: Hi-Wire Brewing in Asheville to open new production facility near Biltmore Village

Jason Sandford September 12, 2014

It's the massive building is right behind one of Asheville's best beer and wine stores, Appalachian Vintner.

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Ashvegas Political Hit List: Moffitt company caught plagiarizing, federal funds for RAD, more

Jason Sandford September 12, 2014

Also, there's a big fracking forum today, and Sen. Kay Hagan and N.C. Speaker Thom Tillis had their first debate.

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Asheville business, Asheville News

Buncombe EDC: Moogfest had a $14 million economic impact in Buncombe County

Jason Sandford September 11, 2014

Moogfest is set to return to Asheville in 2016.

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Asheville food and drink

Bold Rock Hard Cider plans to break ground on new Mills River cidery in November

Jason Sandford September 10, 2014

Mills River, which is already home to Sierra Nevada Brewing's new East Coast brewery, as well as a big new distributorship, can now boast a hot new cider-maker.

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Asheville food and drink

Stu Helm, Food Critic, on West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen

Jason Sandford September 10, 2014

Also, Stu weighs in on his extreme distaste for men's Flip-Floppy feet. As always, beware Stu's liberal use of the f-word.

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Asheville events

Asheville Zombiewalk set for Oct. 12; living dead will gather at Aston Park

Jason Sandford September 10, 2014

The family-friendly event will have zombies wandering all over downtown Asheville.

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PHOTOS Sneak peek at Pour Taproom on Haywood Road in West Asheville

Jason Sandford September 9, 2014

Pour Taproom's owner says his taproom should be open by the end of the week.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Burger Bar to reopen Saturday, return of Asheville Zombiewalk, much more

Jason Sandford September 9, 2014

Also, what's up with Asheville Growler? And downtown Asheville location of Twisted Laurel restaurant sets opening date.

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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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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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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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Asheville business, Asheville News

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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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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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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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 business, Asheville News

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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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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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 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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Asheville events, Asheville News

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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Asheville events, Asheville News

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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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 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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Asheville events

Big Love Festival returns Sunday in downtown Asheville; celebrate local independents

Jason Sandford August 18, 2014

More than 150 independent businesses, two stages of music, local food and beer, more!

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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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Asheville food and drink, Asheville News

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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Asheville arts, Asheville News

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 Hot Sheet: Smoky Park Dunkin’ shop remodeled, Bottle Riot offers online ordering, more Asheville food news

More restaurant and food-related news going around: -El Kimchi food truck is reopening. They’ll be serving up their deliciousness from …

Ashvegas Virus Hot Sheet: Mission Hospital to hold coronavirus public forum Monday

Here’s more of what’s going around: -Mission Hospital is holding a community forum at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20, …

Asheville city budget takes hit from coronavirus crisis

While the depth of the economic fallout from the new coronavirus and COVID-19 remains unknown, members of Asheville City Council …

McCall: It’s time to face the reality of an Asheville without tourists

Editor’s note: Tyler J. McCall is an entrepreneur, business coach, marketing strategist and podcaster. He was born and raised in …

Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Curbside ice cream at The Hop, Sunny Point Cafe reopens with to-go menu

More of what’s going around: -The Hop Ice Cream Cafe and Creamery is holding prepackaged ice cream sales every Tuesday …

Ashvegas Virus Hot Sheet: Second COVID-19 death in Buncombe County reported

More of what’s going around: -A U.S. military veteran in his 80s, who was admitted to the Charles George VA …

Ashvegas Hot Sheet: WLOS television news anchorwoman Darcel Grimes is OK

More of what’s going around: -With long-time WLOS television news anchorwoman Darcel Grimes absent from the airways recently, folks have …

Ashvegas Virus Hot Sheet: Buncombe County ‘stay home, stay safe’ order extended indefinitely

More of what’s going around: -Buncombe County officials extended its “stay home, stay safe” order, which was set to expire …

Ashvegas Virus Hot Sheet: Asheville stores install Plexiglass shields

More of what’s going around: -Ingles grocery store officials, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, are installing plexiglass shields at …

Updated: The best list for Asheville restaurant takeout, delivery

There’s only one place folks need to go to keep up with the ever-changing Asheville restaurant scene, and that’s a …

Ashvegas Virus Hot Sheet: Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville converted to homeless shelter

More of what’s going around: -The Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown Asheville was converted Wednesday night into a shelter …

Ashvegas Virus Hot Sheet: N.C. hotels authorized to provide housing alternatives during COVID-19 outbreak

More of what’s going around on the coronavirus outbreak front: -N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper today (Wednesday, April 8: announced that …

Masks of Love unites Asheville businesses, community members in face of shortages

Tucked along Haywood Road in West Asheville is Flora Botanical Living, a sunlit, plant-filled building specializing in interior botanical design …

Asheville photographer captures pandemic in porch portraits from 6 feet away

Editor’s note: Photographer Rachael McIntosh has suspended her project until the Buncombe County-wide “stay home, stay safe” order is lifted.” …

Asheville organic grocer Earth Fare is returning

Earth Fare grocery store in Asheville is coming back. Multiple sources confirm that former Earth Fare officials have purchased the …

Dogwood Health Trust CEO: We’re fighting to flatten the curve; stay home

Antony Chiang, CEO of the Dogwood Health Trust, the private grant-making foundation created out of the sale of Mission Hospital, …

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