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We’ve got it all: development news; big beer happenings; tasty tidbits about the fantastic food scene; celebrity sightings; and much more. With the exception of about a two-year break, I’ve been covering local news in Asheville steadily since 1993. I began my career as a newspaper reporter after graduating UNC Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree. In 2005, I started Ashvegas.com as a personal blog

, and it’s evolved into the hyperlocal community news site that it is today. Every year since 2008, Ashevegas has been voted in the top three in either the "best local blog" or "best local website (other than Mountain Xpress)" category in the annual Xpress Best Of awards. That’s an incredible run, and I’m extremely grateful to the Ashevegas community of readers that have made that possible.

Here's the latest Hot Sheet. Le Parisien, Sistas on Montford, Zella's Deli, Finest Deli, La Pizza Party, OWL Cake Shop, ...
10/07/2025

Here's the latest Hot Sheet. Le Parisien, Sistas on Montford, Zella's Deli, Finest Deli, La Pizza Party, OWL Cake Shop, Haywood Corner Market mentioned, and more.

Also, could a new outdoor music venue be in the works for Thompson Street?

10/03/2025

Welcome to our page!
We’re excited to introduce you to your new favorite Mexican-American breakfast and lunch spot! We’ve been working on this project for a while, and we are getting close to serving you, Asheville!
We can’t wait to see each and every one of you! COMING SOON
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¡Bienvenidos a nuestra página de Facebook!
¡Nos emociona presentarles su nuevo restaurante favorito de desayuno y almuerzo mexicoamericano! Llevamos un tiempo trabajando en este proyecto y ya casi estamos listos para servirles, Asheville.
¡Estamos deseando verlos a todos!
Muy pronto!!

09/26/2025
09/25/2025

Things are taking shape in Cruso, where the first of many emergency outdoor warning sirens is being installed. You might remember that the poles went into the ground last month. Today, the first of the actual sirens that will sound the alarm for floods is going up. 📣 🤩

09/18/2025

Iconic Black Mountain business to open second location in Beacon Village Fred McCormick The Valley Echo September 18, 2025

09/17/2025
09/10/2025

“The Heart of the Mountains” may have found its way into your feed today. That’s because journalists across NC are joining forces to honor the courage, kindness and resilience in our mountain communities one year after Helene.

Join us for a free evening of stories, conversations, and connection:

📍 UNC Asheville
📅 Wednesday Sept. 24 | 5:30–8:00 pm
🎟 Free + open to all (registration requested)
🇪🇸 Live Spanish interpretation provided
Register here → https://heartofthemountains.eventbrite.com

The Heart of the Mountains event is produced by NC Local in partnership with UNC Asheville, Asheville Citizen-Times, Ashevegas Hot Sheet, The Assembly, The Beacon Tribune, Blue Ridge Public Radio, Buncombe County Special Collections Library, Carolina Public Press, The Charlotte Observer, Enlace Latino NC, Mountain Xpress, The News & Observer, and The Smoky Mountain News.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Dogwood Health Trust.

08/30/2025

Friday just got even better! The National Park Service announced completion of a landslide repair project located at milepost 422, near Devil’s Courthouse. Completion of this project restores continuous access to more than 85 miles of the park from milepost 382 in Asheville to the southern terminus of the park at milepost 469 near Cherokee. Devil’s Courthouse Overlook and Trail are also now open.

Thank you, Blue Ridge Parkway!

Today’s opening is another important step in completing an initial round of recovery projects underway across the Parkway in North Carolina addressing multiple landslides that occurred on the Parkway as a result of Hurricane Helene. This first round of projects is planned for completion across the summer and into the fall of 2025.

The park is prioritizing restoring road access through a phased system to provide both public access to newly opened areas as soon as possible, and access to previously unreachable areas by contractors. Parkway construction activity is complex and highly technical, including factors such as remoteness, challenging terrain, and reduced construction seasons due to ice and winter weather at higher elevations.

08/29/2025

Is Asheville resident Blake Butler positioning himself for a run for mayor? Guess we'll wait and see. Until then, check out this clip, and listen to current Mayor Esther Manheimer's quip at the end.

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08/26/2025

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