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Grace Powers

City 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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Events
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy popping up in Asheville
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is making its way to The Venue — here’s what you can expect.
July 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Finding your third place in Asheville
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces you frequent in your community. We’re here to help you give you recommendations and help you find your third place around Asheville.
July 23, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Events
Tune in for the history of radio in Asheville
Learn about the history of radio in WNC and get your hands on some old tech at these special upcoming events.
July 19, 2024
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Grace Powers
A hand holding a cocktail being served during Drink Up Week in front of Archetype Brewing's window sign.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Asheville, NC.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Sports
New Olympic sports and where to try them in Asheville
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Here’s where you can channel your inner Olympian and try out these sports in Asheville.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Cultivate Climbing shares opening date for bouldering gym and plans for third location
Cultivate Climbing announced a November opening date for its upcoming bouldering gym, as well as plans for a third location focused on advanced training and wellness.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Former UNC Asheville tennis player Henry Patten takes home a Wimbledon title
Henry Patten won a men’s doubles title alongside partner Harri Heliovaara, making Patten the first Bulldog to bring home hardware from Wimbledon.
July 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville sets up for two big volleyball events
See college athletes at the 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and professional players at Highland Brewing Co.'s Pro Volleyball Weekend.
July 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
Three new summer festivals in the Asheville area
Make a plan to attend these three new festivals in the Asheville area this summer.
July 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
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History
A trip down memory lane with Asheville Postcard Company
Let’s look into the history of the locations featured in postcards from Asheville Postcard Company.
July 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
A person using Appalachian Offset's individual carbon offset calculator on a laptop.
City
The award-winning program reducing Buncombe County’s carbon footprint
With its three most recent solar panel projects, Appalachian Offsets is reducing 365 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
July 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to NC competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
North Carolina is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — here are some locals to watch.
July 5, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
See how it’s made with Diamond Brand Gear’s Factory Fridays
The outdoor gear brand is letting you in on how its canvas tents and upcycled bags are made (and offering some deals) with the launch of the new Factory Fridays.
July 5, 2024
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Grace Powers
People looking at a table filled with colorful ceramics from artist Daniel Garver.
Arts
The Big Crafty returns for two days of creativity and community
Find one-of-a-kind wares at one of locals’ favorite indie arts and crafts festivals.
July 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
We’re almost halfway through 2024 now (whoa), so we’re officially opening up the 2024 Picture of the Year contest.
July 1, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Work
Made in Asheville: 20+ things created in the Land of the Sky
From snacks to sneakers, Asheville’s business scene is truly inspired.
June 27, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
June 27, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to fish in and around Asheville
According to Google, Ashevillians want to know where to fish — so we’re answering the queries with some local lakes and ponds where you can cast a line.
June 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Government
North Carolina establishes NC Music Office
The NC music office will increase awareness of NC’s rich music history + current music scene and will be housed under the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
June 25, 2024
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Allie Remhof
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Entertainment
10+ fun and free activities in Asheville
Make the most of summer without pulling out your wallet.
June 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
New program supports food and beverage workers with mental health resources
Co-owner of Bear’s Smokehouse Cheryl Antoncic started the Linked4Life Foundation in Connecticut — and now, it’s launching in Asheville.
June 21, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
City hall’s chimes could sound once again
A group of musicians are working to restore the chimes, with the city considering creating policy for original music to be played.
June 19, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Chef Katie Button’s tips for creating tasty tapas
The chef and founder of Cúrate and La Bodega dished out her tips for crafting delicious Spanish small plates at your next celebration.
June 19, 2024
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Grace Powers
The front of Sweeten Creek Brewing, the venue for Bele Shred Summer Music Festival, showing a colorful cloud mural and a yellow sign in capital letters reading "Brewery."
Festivals
Sweeten Creek Brewing hosts its first Bele Shred Summer Music Festival
Two days, three stages, 40+ performances.
June 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
10+ ways to observe Juneteenth in Asheville
Take part in local celebrations from galas to plays.
June 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Romeo’s Vegan Burgers gears up to open on Merrimon Avenue
Get ready for vegan burgers, nuggets, chili cheese fries, and shakes as the burger joint opens its third location in the Land of the Sky.
June 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Meet the James Beard Award winner bringing slow drinks to Asheville
Danny Childs is hosting several events in Asheville where you can explore his award-winning book and his unique approach to the Slow Food Movement.
June 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
30+ gluten-free restaurants in Asheville
Check out these local restaurants that skip on gluten, but not on flavor.
June 11, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Music
Asheville band Ashes & Arrows rocks the “America’s Got Talent” stage
Tune in to see the band’s journey and catch them at this year’s AVLFest.
June 7, 2024
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Grace Powers
An Allegiant plane at Asheville Regional Airport
Development
The status of Asheville Regional Airport’s landmark expansion
Learn where the current phase of the $400 million expansion project stands and when the next phase is cleared for take off.
June 7, 2024
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Grace Powers
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