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Grace Powers

Newsletter Editor, AVLtoday

Grace is based in Asheville, NC and started with AVLtoday in April 2023. Before joining 6AM City, she wrote for Music Daily and worked in digital marketing. In her free time, you’ll find Grace working on jigsaw puzzles, testing new recipes, or exploring the outdoors with her friends and family.

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Live
Flow at these 20+ Asheville yoga studios
Check out these yoga studios around the Land of the Sky, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
December 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Mental health tips and resources in Asheville
During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, make sure to take some time to support your own mental health with the help of these local resources.
December 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Christmas Day dining and takeout options in Asheville
These Asheville restaurants will be serving up delicious dining over the holidays.
December 10, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to hit the slopes near Asheville this winter
Winter is coming — and so are winter sports.
December 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
New performing arts venue, Third Room, opens on Wall Street
The Third Room is part live music venue and part art gallery, but brings digital art to the forefront throughout the entire space.
December 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Events
Shop downtown after dark with Late Night Asheville
On Thursday, Dec. 12, more than 50 downtown stores will stay open after hours for a festive night of local shopping.
December 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
December events that give back
Find 10+ fundraising functions and benefit bashes you can attend this month that support the needs of our community.
December 4, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Take a walk through The Gingerbread Trail of Giving
See stellar, sweet creations on the Gingerbread Trail of Giving, this year’s reimagined version of the Omni Grove Park Inn’s Annual National Gingerbread House Competition.
December 3, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Hurricane Helene, Dec. 2-5: Updates and need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
December 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Support 150+ artists at the upcoming Big Crafty
The art fest is back as the first post-Helene event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
November 27, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Asheville
Asheville is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving workouts in Asheville
Find four fun ways to get moving this Thanksgiving.
November 22, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
The new mascot for supporting local business
The search is on for the stuffed Bizzy Bears taking up residence at Buncombe County businesses.
November 22, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Bear cub from viral video gets released back into the wild
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission determined the “selfie bear” was fit to survive on her own and released her in a remote area of WNC.
November 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Get into the spirits of the season with these holiday pop-up bars
Gather your crew to enjoy some fa-la-la-la-libations at these holiday pop-up bars around Asheville.
November 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Hurricane Helene, Nov. 18-21: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
November 20, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Buncombe County Commissioners allocate funding for rental assistance
Commissioners approved $1.5 million for Helene Relief, including rental assistance — plus, learn how to apply for rental assistance from Eblen Charities, who has partnered with the City of Asheville to distribute funds.
November 20, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Shop the season at these holiday markets in Asheville
Feel the holiday spirit while you find goods and gifts from local makers at these holiday markets happening around the city.
November 19, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
French Broad Chocolate makes Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 List
The local chocolate company was lauded by the media icon for its Classic Hot Chocolate Collection.
November 18, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Asheville’s boil water notice lifted
At this morning’s Buncombe County briefing, Water Resources Department spokesperson Clay Chandler announced that the boil water notice has been lifted.
November 18, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Hurricane Helene, Nov. 12-15: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
November 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
5 nonprofit jobs available in the Asheville area
If you’re looking for work and want to make a difference in the nonprofit sector, here are five organizations hiring right now in the Asheville area.
November 14, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
AVLtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 50+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 11, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Local election results: Bo Hess joins City Council + GO bonds approved
See how residents voted in this year’s general election, according to unofficial results.
November 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Your guide to voting in the 2024 general election in Buncombe County
Election Day is almost here and the storm necessitated a few changes to the voting plan — if you haven’t visited the polls yet, make sure you know how to cast your ballot.
November 1, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Hurricane Helene, Oct. 28-31: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
October 31, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Arts
RAD’s soft opening slated for the weekend of Nov. 9
In a celebration of resiliency, RADFest1.0 will showcase open studios, galleries, and the work of displaced artists along Roberts Street, Clingman Avenue, Artful Way, and part of Depot Street.
October 29, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Free parking, volunteering for kids + support groups: Answers to four reader questions
We’re answering questions about Helene recovery that readers have submitted through our recent survey.
October 28, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Hurricane Helene, Oct. 21-25: Updates + need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
October 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Asheville restaurants that are open after Helene
Although many restaurants and bars have become inoperable while we wait for resources to come back online, these local spots have been able to reopen their doors.
October 25, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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