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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Culture
10+ ways to observe Juneteenth in Asheville
Take part in local celebrations from galas to plays.
June 13, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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Food
7 spots for delicious donuts in Asheville
You donut want to miss out on these treats.
June 6, 2024
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Culture
Pride month events in Asheville
June is Pride month, and Asheville is showing out in style — here are 10 events celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community.
June 5, 2024
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Food
Chef Jacob Sessoms’ recipe for Carpaccio Tartine
Invite your crew over to impress them with this delicious dish featured on the seasonal menu at Golden Hour.
June 5, 2024
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Culture
Connect Beyond Festival is back for its fifth year
Learn how you can experience the weekend of performances, panels, films, and workshops that explore the positive power of art.
June 3, 2024
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History
Famous George Masa photograph wasn’t on Graybeard Mountain after all
This revelation comes as more information is learned about the extremely influential photographer, set to be the subject of a new biography and documentary.
May 30, 2024
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Music
Steep Canyon Rangers gear up for their homecoming show
Learn how our area influenced the band’s newest album, from where it was recorded to the history woven into the songwriting.
May 28, 2024
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Culture
Salvage Station’s property acquired by NCDOT for I-26 expansion
The music venue will have to vacate its space at the end of the 2024 season — here’s what you should know + how to help.
May 23, 2024
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Entertainment
5 fun-filled local summer camps
Keep your kiddos engaged this summer with camps and programs for science, outdoors, and the arts.
May 22, 2024
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Small Business
Style and sustainability come together at Clad
The new shop inside zero waste refill store Ware offers colorful, intentionally crafted + curated apparel and goods.
May 22, 2024
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The redesigned murphy-oakley community center playground showing wheelchair accessible sidewalks, a rubber floor, and play areas like slides and canopies.
City
Murphy-Oakley Community Center’s inclusive playground is coming soon
The playground, designed to be accessible to people of all abilities, will soon be ready for play.
May 20, 2024
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Events
Get the popcorn ready for Cat Fly Film Fest
The festival returns to celebrate the work of up-and-coming indie filmmakers with screenings, workshops, and more.
May 20, 2024
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Live
Your guide to Asheville’s coffee scene
From roasters and tastings to where to find nitro cold brew.
May 15, 2024
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Food
Black Cat Sandwich Company to open in the River Arts District this summer
Fresh Italian-inspired sandwiches will be the star at the newest concept from Gypsy Queen Cuisine and Simple Cafe owner Suzy Phillips and business partner Dave Campbell.
May 14, 2024
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Arts
ArtsAVL’s Creative Spaces report details challenges of the arts community
The findings from the report will be used to inform new initiatives and guide a 10-year plan for sustaining Buncombe County’s arts and culture.
May 14, 2024
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Events
See what’s brewing during Asheville Beer Week
Here are a handful of happenings on tap for the 13th annual Asheville Beer Week.
May 10, 2024
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Culture
Celebrate the Moogseum’s anniversary and the late Bob Moog’s 90th birthday
Get a hands-on education of the synthesizer pioneer’s legacy at these upcoming events.
May 10, 2024
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City
How the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County protects our area’s history
Through easements, grant funding, technical support, and educational programming, the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County is conserving a sense of place.
May 8, 2024
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