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Grace Powers

Newsletter Editor

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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City
UNC Asheville announces committee to guide Millennial Campus planning
Urban development consulting firm HR&A Advisors will use the committee’s recommendations to create the Millennial Campus Action Plan, which will be delivered to the University for review.
January 28, 2026
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Grace Powers
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City
Asheville City Council approves $15.5 million in CDBG-DR funding for small businesses
Four local organizations will administer grant programs through the city’s Small Business Support Program.
January 27, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Food
Huli Sue’s to appear on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”
The Hawaiian and Texas-style barbecue fusion spot will be featured in an episode premiering this Friday, Jan. 30 at 9 p.m.
January 27, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Unique Valentine’s Day experiences around Asheville
Whether you prefer snuggling an adorable rescue animal or smashing a car in the name of cupid, everyone can find their perfect match when it comes to Valentine’s Day events in Asheville.
January 27, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these February events happening in Asheville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 26, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Three 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist spots for Asheville
Our area’s chefs and restaurateurs have been recognized with three semifinalist nominations for the coveted culinary awards.
January 21, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Business
Joyful Noise Listening Lounge and Kitchen to open in the RAD
Partners from Hi-Wire Brewing, Vivian, and Summit Coffee are working together to launch the new venture this spring in Wedge Studios.
January 20, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Education
Where to take lifelong learning classes in and around Asheville
Here are five centers and institutes offering courses to adults looking to learn something new.
January 20, 2026
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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.
January 16, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Create your own Asheville holiday Hallmark movie
We’re taking a page out of Mad Libs’ book to create our own holiday Hallmark films set in Asheville in honor of the new flick being filmed in our neck of the woods.
January 15, 2026
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Grace Powers
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City
MLK Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County commemorates 45 years
Observe the federal holiday with speeches, demonstrations, and service opportunities around Buncombe County.
January 14, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
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Entertainment
20+ fun and free activities in Asheville
Make the most of the season without pulling out your wallet.
January 13, 2026
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Food
Flour announces its move to Wall Street
The cafe is moving to the former Laughing Seed location, opening a full service breakfast and brunch spot.
January 13, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Asheville kicks off The Great Mother March for unity, empathy, and environmental justice
More than 100 people will embark on The Great Mother March, a 32-day walk from Asheville to Washington, DC, spreading a message of healing and unity.
January 12, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Food
6 stellar specials at Asheville Restaurant Week 2026
Support local restaurants during two weeks of good eats.
January 8, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Business
Highland Brewing welcomes Cultivate Climbing and Black Dome in 2026
Plus, the brewery plans to open a pizza spot.
January 7, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Wellness
2026 wellness trends and where to find them in Asheville
Whether you’re plunging into icy water, hopping on the reformer, or basking in red light, wellness in 2026 is about finding what makes you feel good. With so many options popping up around Asheville, we’re sharing where to try these wellness trends.
January 6, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Play
Ignite your interest with a new hobby
From crafting to cooking, cornhole to carpentry, you can say goodbye to boredom.
January 5, 2026
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Molly Wilson
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City
Echo Mountain Recording announces February reopening
Over the past 20 years, the recording studio has become an institution — and under the new ownership of its longtime studio manager, Echo Mountain Recording is set to make a comeback.
December 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
26 reader questions for 2026 in Asheville
Let us know what Land of the Sky lore to cover in 2026.
December 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
Count down to New Year’s Eve in Asheville
From champagne toasts to swanky soirees, celebratory concerts to a resolution run — it’s easy to ring in the new year in style.
December 16, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Guinness World Record holders from the Asheville area
From the world’s heaviest twins to the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators, the 828 has its fair share of record holders.
December 15, 2025
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Brook Bolen
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Meet Asheville’s fastest growing startups of 2025
The annual Venture 15 ceremony celebrates the stars of the local startups scene.
December 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Meet Asheville’s new city manager, DK Wesley
Wesley comes to the role with 25+ years of local government experience, including 6.5 years as Buncombe County’s Assistant County Manager.
December 9, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Business
East Fork Pottery to double production with new investment in Asheville headquarters
The pottery company has invested $2.5 million in its Biltmore Village production facility in an effort to double output.
December 8, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Asheville yard into a wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping local properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 4, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to find Christmas trees in and around Asheville
Use our interactive map to find your next showstopping Fraser fir.
December 3, 2025
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Retail

Our Asheville-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Development
Salvage Station announces new indoor venue in the RAD
Salvage Station is making a comeback, moving into the 13.5-acre former Asheville Waste Paper Co. property in the River Arts District.
November 25, 2025
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Grace Powers
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