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Laugh It Up at the Asheville Comedy Festival + More on Your GritVegas Weekend Update

Kick off your weekend early—the Asheville Comedy Festival starts tonight. Plus the skinny on what else is going down in the 828.

Asheville Reacts to HB2 (Timeline + Gallery)

In the past few weeks, HB2 has shocked Asheville--and much of the rest of the country. The Grit has coverage of everything that's gone down over the past few weeks, from early protests to the current state of things. Photos by Alex Baker/ACBe Creative.

Gender Neutral Toilet Sign. Source: Wiki Commons

Governor Pat McCrory Pisses On Equality With Bathroom Bill

NC Governor Pat McCrory's opposition of gender neutral bathrooms is uninformed, transphobic, and flippant.

The NEW Wedding Industry > Why Change is Good

Asheville is well known as a desirable wedding destination. But how has our community embraced and invested in the new wedding industry? What local vendors and resources are available for same-sex couples looking to marry in Asheville?

BLURP White Party Kicks Off Summer, After Party to Follow

The 2014 White Party, sponsored by Blue Ridge Pride, is this Friday at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Asheville. Proceeds benefit Loving Food Resources and the host organization, Blue Ridge Pride.