# asheville (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover asheville. Page: Feed: --- ## [How Sarah Aviram Turned One Bold Idea Into A Year Around the World](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-08-06 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ What if the life you've been imagining is waiting for you to take the first step? Sarah Aviram didn't stumble into a year of travel. She created it. She made the bold decision to leave behind the familiar and designed a plan to travel through 12 countries in 12 months while continuing to work remotely. And she trusted herself enough to make it happen. In this episode of Speaking of Travel , Sarah… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19610722-how-sarah-aviram-turned-one-bold-idea-into-a-year-around-the-world.mp3) ## [Two new bars, a cigar shop move, a striking Broadway Street sculpture and more](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/two-new-bars-a-cigar-shop-move-a) _2026-07-30 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Also, Asheville author Denise Keirnan's new book "Obstinate Daughters" is a hit ## [Asheville cigar shop moves across town; a hockey-themed pub and a coffee shop/agave spirits bar are coming; Funk Jam returns; more](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/asheville-cigar-shop-moves-across) _2026-07-30 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ A cigar shop move, a new hockey-themed pub, the return of the Funk Jam and much more. ## Experience Italy Through The Eyes Of Those Who Call It Home 🇮🇹 _2026-07-29 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some places capture your imagination. Italy captures your heart. If you've ever dreamed of experiencing Italy beyond the guidebooks, this is the journey you've been waiting for. Join Becky and Marcello Simone of Viaggi Italiani , together with Anne Robichaud , your expert guide to the hidden treasures of Umbria, on an unforgettable 10-day Fall 2026 Small Group Art & Cultural Tour through the heart… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19570758-experience-italy-through-the-eyes-of-those-who-call-it-home.mp3) ## [Well, that was scary](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/well-that-was-scary) _2026-07-29 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/chavez-out-as-asheville-citizen-times) _2026-07-28 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Also, it is the end of an era as WLOS moves its transmitter from atop Mount Pisgah ## [It's Never Too Late To Write Your Next Chapter With Michael Cowan](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-07-17 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Michael Cowan has lived many lives. He's been an attorney, educator, businessman, musician, songwriter, and now, an author. His debut novel, John B. Peoples , is proof that some of life's most meaningful adventures begin long after we think we've settled into who we are. In this episode of Speaking of Travel , Michael shares what inspired him to finally write the novel that had been quietly… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19508727-it-s-never-too-late-to-write-your-next-chapter-with-michael-cowan.mp3) ## [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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/thunder-burgerz-west-asheville) _2026-07-16 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/fairview-dentistry-dome-takes-shape) _2026-07-13 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Also, check out the new trailer for Hallmark's 'A Grand Biltmore Christmas' ## [Travel with Purpose: A Conversation With Jared Sternberg Of Gondwana Ecotours](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-07-11 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Travel has the power to change us. But what if it could also help change the world for the better? On this episode of Speaking of Travel, join Jared Sternberg, founder and CEO of Gondwana Ecotours , for a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to travel with purpose. Jared shares how an unexpected journey took him from law school and backpacking adventures to building an international… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19478853-travel-with-purpose-a-conversation-with-jared-sternberg-of-gondwana-ecotours.mp3) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K4OOUj68JzQW) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Singer-Songwriter Katie Cole From The World Stage To The Soul](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-07-05 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some conversations feel like catching up with an old friend. And that's exactly what it was like welcoming Katie Cole back to Speaking of Travel . Katie is not only a remarkable singer-songwriter, she's one of the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet. From her years touring with the Smashing Pumpkins to performing the iconic music of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit before audiences… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19446467-singer-songwriter-katie-cole-from-the-world-stage-to-the-soul.mp3) ## [UNC Health completes $19.9 million purchase of Westgate Shopping Center in Asheville as it pursues plans for new hospital](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/unc-health-completes-purchase-westgate-shopping-center-asheville) _2026-07-02 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ What happens with ## [Seven Acres co-working space coming to East Asheville; Daymakers Slider Bar set for Swannanoa; I-26 Connector project impacts; and much more](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/seven-acres-coworking-space-east-asheville) _2026-07-01 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/550-apartments-proposed-swannanoa-river-road) _2026-06-26 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/centreville-luncheonette-extends-hours-offerings-under-new-ownership) _2026-06-25 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Also, screenings of powerful short documentary "Tiny Movements" are coming up ## [The Journey Home To Yourself With Anthony Dyer](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-24 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ The world teaches us how to move forward, but it rarely teaches us how to heal. But healing may be one of the most courageous adventures we ever undertake. On this deeply human episode of Speaking of Travel, meet Anthony Dyer , whose extraordinary journey from military service to healing is a powerful reminder that our most important journeys are often the ones no one else can see. Originally from… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19397534-the-journey-home-to-yourself-with-anthony-dyer.mp3) ## [A Seat At The Table And A Window To The World With Cottage Cooking](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-16 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ What happens when a love of food becomes a passport to the world? On this episode of Speaking of Travel , we're joined by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, the husband-and-wife team behind Cottage Cooking , whose adventures have taken them across six continents and more than 40 countries. What began as a creative way to fund their travels has evolved into a meaningful journey centered on food,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19355590-a-seat-at-the-table-and-a-window-to-the-world-with-cottage-cooking.mp3) ## [Leicester's Taylor Montgomery wins James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/taylor-montgomery-wins-james-beard-award-leicester) _2026-06-16 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/asheville-guitar-bar-eyes-new-location) _2026-06-13 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/crucible-bar-eyes-expansion) _2026-06-10 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Also, Doc Brown's BBQ celebrates 10 years of fantastic barbecue ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/URLUTynT1f7l) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [The Maine Windjammer Way: Sailing, Storytelling, and Slowing Down](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-07 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some journeys change the way we see the world. On this episode of Speaking of Travel , we're setting sail along the coast of Maine with Justin Schaefer and Jocelyn Schmidt, owners and captains of the historic Schooner J. & E. Riggin . Together they've created an experience where the wind sets the pace and the sea shapes each day. And how the simple moments become the memories that stay with us… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19301288-the-maine-windjammer-way-sailing-storytelling-and-slowing-down.mp3) ## [A Journey To St Helena Island And The Transformative Power Of Place With Ryan Enslin](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-01 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ What if time isn't something to chase, but something to experience? In a world that constantly urges us to move faster, do more, and keep up, this conversation with Ryan Enslin offers a different perspective. A gentler one. As a journalist and photographer from Johannesburg, South Africa, Ryan has learned that some places seem to exist outside the pace of modern life. One of those places is St… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19273636-a-journey-to-st-helena-island-and-the-transformative-power-of-place-with-ryan-enslin.mp3) ## The Quiet Magic Of The NC Arboretum With Drake Fowler _2026-05-21 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some places do not ask for your attention. They change you quietly. You arrive carrying noise, deadlines, distractions and the weight of everyday life. And then somewhere between the trees, the silence, the air itself, something begins to soften. You remember there is another way to live in the world. More connected. More awake. More human. This episode of Speaking of Travel lives inside that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19214082-the-quiet-magic-of-the-nc-arboretum-with-drake-fowler.mp3) ## [A new hat. A better fit. For me. And for you.](https://828living.substack.com/p/a-new-hat-a-better-fit-for-me-and) _2026-04-28 · Craig G. · 828Living_ As some of you know, the “real estate hat” I tried on after selling my pest control business wasn’t quite the right shape for me. ## [As Buncombe County tourism officials consider new building projects to attract visitors, sports complexes look like a slam dunk](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/buncombe-county-tourism-officials-sports-facilities) _2026-03-30 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ This newsletter sponsored by Citizens Fuel Co., a family-owned Asheville company. ## [Biltmore Village business owners: Helene recovery is lagging 18 months after storm](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/biltmore-village-business-owners-worry-slow-pace-storm-repairs) _2026-03-27 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/hopfly-brewing-asheville-taproom) _2026-03-23 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/asheville-regional-airport-parking-fees-tsa-workers) _2026-03-16 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ 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](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/study-craggy-dams-removal-from-the) _2026-03-08 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ The Buncombe County Metropolitan Sewerage District owns the dam ## [Costco considering a return to development negotiating table, according to Asheville mayor](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/costco-considering-return-to-negotiating-table-asheville-mayor-says) _2026-03-06 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Last month, Costco officials withdrew their application to build a new store ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IR4KZUA6HFrT) _2026-03-06 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [The long way home to local news](https://ashevegashotsheet.substack.com/p/the-long-way-home-to-local-news-asheville) _2026-03-04 · Jason Sandford · Ashevegas Hot Sheet_ Anniversaries: 30 years as a reporter, 20 years of Ashevegas, 5 years on Substack ## [🏠 $17,500 for First-Time Homebuyers!](https://828living.substack.com/p/17500-for-first-time-homebuyers) _2026-02-27 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Hi again, ## [For WNC residents: Save the date! Fashion show coming up in October](https://828living.substack.com/p/for-wnc-residents-save-the-date-fashion) _2025-08-27 · Renae Gregoire · 828Living_ Open to the public and brought to you by the Women's Council of Realtors, Carolina Mountains ## [The Buyer's Eye: How to Truly 'Get to Know' Your Future Home](https://828living.substack.com/p/the-buyers-eye-how-to-truly-get-to) _2025-08-15 · Craig G. · 828Living_ A curious agent's guide to finding a house with character, not just features. ## [Homes Have Secrets: Sell Yours Faster by Sharing the Right Ones](https://828living.substack.com/p/homes-have-secrets-sell-yours-faster) _2025-08-08 · Craig G. · 828Living_ A curious agent's guide to preparing your property by paying attention to clues. ## [Home Inspections in NC: What Sellers Need to Know (and How to Protect Your Deal)](https://828living.substack.com/p/home-inspections-in-nc-what-sellers) _2025-07-26 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Sell smarter, not harder: Use a pre-inspection to protect your price and your peace of mind ## [July 2025 update on the Asheville real estate market](https://828living.substack.com/p/july-2025-update-on-the-asheville) _2025-07-23 · Craig G. · 828Living_ What today’s market means for your next move ## [Home Inspections in NC: What Buyers Need to Know (and What Your Broker Should Be Doing)](https://828living.substack.com/p/home-inspections-in-nc-what-buyers) _2025-07-19 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Because “buyer beware” is both a legal phrase—and your job ## [Financing Land in WNC? Why Local Lenders Are Your Best Bet](https://828living.substack.com/p/financing-land-in-wnc-why-local-lenders) _2025-07-13 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Here are your best options for buying land in Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and beyond. ## [A Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Land in Western North Carolina](https://828living.substack.com/p/a-buyers-guide-to-mountain-land-in) _2025-07-09 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Raw, rugged, and rooted in WNC ## [What a flooded garden taught me about due diligence in Western North Carolina](https://828living.substack.com/p/what-a-flooded-garden-taught-me-about) _2025-06-16 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Why every buyer needs to ask hard questions about water, slope, and drainage before making an offer ## [5 Signs the WNC Real Estate Market Is Tilting Toward Buyers](https://828living.substack.com/p/5-signs-the-wnc-real-estate-market) _2025-05-30 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Spring usually brings a flurry of activity to the real estate market, but this year? ## [North Carolina is the Best State for Starting a Business](https://828living.substack.com/p/north-carolina-best-state-business) _2025-02-20 · Renae Gregoire · 828Living_ Podcast Summary: Why North Carolina is the #1 State for Business – What This Means for Real Estate in WNC [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157569136/70610e6e8fc7838edf8250d58df52157.mp3)