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Overheard in Asheville: SECU coming to Smokey Park

Along with rumors of a Target or Super Target going in next to the Lowes Home Improvement on Smokey Park Highway, we've been hearing whisperings of a new State Employees Credit Union Branch being built in that location as well. One staff writer wanted to find out more, and sent an inquiry to SECU about the potential new branch. This is what we learned:

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Things To Do In Asheville 8/30/14

There are a number of fun events happening in Asheville this weekend!  Be prepared to drink beer, listen to music, and enjoy some authentically awesome food. You know, just another weekend in the town voted one of America's 'Most Quirky' towns  by Travel and Leisure. 

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Waking Life Releases Promo Video

Waking Life, the popular 5 year old West Asheville Coffee shop has teamed up with a local videographer to give you a visual taste of what goes into each individual cup of coffee brewed at the shop. Waking Life is a Microcafe who is currently bottles their own flash chilled coffee, available at several locations in Asheville, in addition to serving customers in their West Asheville Store. The workers of Waking Life take their coffee very seriously - check out these tidbits from their manifesto:

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Beer City Beard and Mustache Club: Dog Daze Evening of Enrichment

So you’ve heard the saying, “Nothing goes together better than a brew and a beard?” No? Not a saying? Nevertheless, one local Asheville group is living by that creed. The Beer City Beard and Mustache Club is a group of beer loving, facial hair enthusiasts with the goal of promoting facial hair in the greater Asheville area, and having a few pints along the way.

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Dog Days of Summer Pet Food Drive

The Asheville Area Professional Pet Sitters Association and the PetGazette are coordinating a pet food drive and Dog Days of Summer Party, to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Universal Joint at 784 Haywood Road, (West) Asheville, North Carolina 28806.

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Crazy Tom Banana Pants Anniversary Party

Crazy Tom Banana Pants has over the past few months became one of my favorite local bands to see live. Our videographer, Wes introduced us to Caleb Hanks and his lively band of miscreants a while back when we recorded them for Asheville Sessions. I was hooked. From their catchy guitar licks, amazingly talented horn section, and absolutely fantastic Whitney Houston cover (plus a ton of groovy originals), they have left me more than pleased.

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Enchantment Under the Sea Beard Prom

Only in Asheville would you find a club dedicated to beer and beards. Beer City Beards & Mustache Club is a society of Ashevillian beer drinkers and beard appreciators.

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Classic Silhouette Girl

Outfit details: Top: Victoria's Secret, Skirt: Thrifted (Goodwill), Shoes: Target, Belt: Vintage (

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Asheville Sessions: Marmalakes

The Marmalakes are a three piece pop-folk-rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Chase, Max, and Josh are three gentle souls whose music is dynamic and lyrically attentive. The music that comes from the Marmalakes is easy to listen to, played with a feverish energy that sucks you in and carries you throughout the album, leaving you wanting more as soon as the last song has played.

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Things To Do In Asheville June 25th: Geek Edition

As it is Wednesday, all I can think about is an overly excited camel belting out “hump daaaayyeee” across a rather boring office and how many others like myself are eagerly anticipating the weekend.  But who said Wednesday can’t be great.  Here are a few things making my Wednesday much more interesting than yours.

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