Two new bars, a cigar shop move, a striking Broadway Street sculpture and more
Also, Asheville author Denise Keirnan's new book "Obstinate Daughters" is a hit
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Asheville cigar shop moves across town; a hockey-themed pub and a coffee shop/agave spirits bar are coming; Funk Jam returns; more
A cigar shop move, a new hockey-themed pub, the return of the Funk Jam and much more.
Well, that was scary
Tuesday's tornado warning brought back the dread inspired by Helene
Chávez out as Asheville Citizen-Times editor; Peiken covers the arts with See Hear website; award-winning BPR newsies land new gigs; more
Also, it is the end of an era as WLOS moves its transmitter from atop Mount Pisgah
Thunder Burgerz plans West Asheville eatery; a Lego-themed coffee shop is coming downtown; Thompson Street could be home to a new brewery; and more
Also, bring me your Interstate 26 Connector questions
Fairview's dentistry dome takes shape; new craft witchery shop planned for the South Slope; a drought-inspired fall color report; and much more
Also, check out the new trailer for Hallmark's 'A Grand Biltmore Christmas'
UNC Health completes $19.9 million purchase of Westgate Shopping Center in Asheville as it pursues plans for new hospital
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Seven Acres co-working space coming to East Asheville; Daymakers Slider Bar set for Swannanoa; I-26 Connector project impacts; and much more
Also, Biltmore Estate recently hosted the wedding of the daughter of former UNC Chapel Hill basketball star and NBA champion Kenny Smith
549 apartments proposed along Swannanoa River Road
The three-phase development is planned in an area flooded by Helene storm
Centreville Luncheonette extends hours, offerings under new ownership; Planet Fitness coming to north Asheville; pickleball complex planned in Weaverville; much more
Also, screenings of powerful short documentary "Tiny Movements" are coming up
Leicester's Taylor Montgomery wins James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast
Montgomery Sky Farm just outside of Asheville is also home to an animal rescue
Asheville Guitar Bar eyes new location; Q-Hall sports bar to open; Foundy Street's post-Helene comeback; and more
Also, a peek inside the old St. Joseph's Hospital just before demolition started
Crucible bar eyes expansion; Hominy Creek River Park renovations planned; a pending sale of Westgate Shopping Center; and much more
Also, Doc Brown's BBQ celebrates 10 years of fantastic barbecue
As Buncombe County tourism officials consider new building projects to attract visitors, sports complexes look like a slam dunk
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Biltmore Village business owners: Helene recovery is lagging 18 months after storm
Sidewalk, lighting and stormwater infrastructure repairs are still needed, they say
Hopfly Brewing plans Asheville taproom; Third Room to launch interactive art installation; new website aims to help Buncombe residents understand property revaluation; more
Also, the old Gray Rock Inn is set to be renovated into a boutique hotel, and much more.
Asheville Regional Airport update: parking fees studied; support for unpaid TSA workers; $2.5 million grant for taxiway work announced
Also, airport officials have identified cracks in the runway that need permanent repair
Study: Craggy Dam's removal from the French Broad River could lower flooding risks, improve water quality and encourage more kayaking
The Buncombe County Metropolitan Sewerage District owns the dam
Costco considering a return to development negotiating table, according to Asheville mayor
Last month, Costco officials withdrew their application to build a new store
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