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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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Firefighter working to contain the Poplar Drive wildfire in Henderson County
Travel and Outdoors
State parks close backcountry campsites as WNC wildfires continue to burn
Plus, updates on the spread and containment of wildfires in the region.
November 10, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Choose your own adventure: AVLtoday edition
Help choose how AVLtoday City Editor Grace will spend her day in Asheville — from where she eats to how she enjoys her free time.
November 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
Smoky skies from the Collett Ridge wildfire in Cherokee County
City
Buncombe County extends burn ban due to drought and wildfire conditions throughout WNC
Find details on the ban and how you can support wildfire relief efforts for our neighbors in Henderson County.
November 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
Yellow and orange sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Entertainment
Try your hand at AVLtoday’s October crossword puzzle
Test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle of news we’ve shared this past month.
November 2, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Here’s what to do with your fall pumpkins and leaves
Find out how to dispose of old pumpkins + leaves ahead of the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Grace Powers
A speaker at the AVLtoday storytelling open mic
Events
Watch a few of our favorite moments from the AVLtoday storytelling open mic
The community came out to celebrate pride in place and share their love of Asheville in story form.
November 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
State of the Arts Brunch
Arts
ArtsAVL gives an update on Asheville’s creative economy at the State of the Arts Brunch
The organization checked in on our city’s creative health by the numbers.
October 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
Winter gloves and hats being collected for Helpmate's coat drive
Nonprofits
Clean out your closet for a cause with Helpmate’s coat drive
Give your winter clothes a second chance by donating them to someone in need.
October 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
Katie Button posing in front of The White House.
Culture
Chef Katie Button shares her experience cooking at the White House State Dinner
We talked to Button to learn about the planning, execution, and her takeaways from the event.
October 29, 2023
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Grace Powers
AVLtoday pumpkin contest finalists
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Your votes are in for your favorite pumpkin — drumroll, please.
October 27, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Explore centuries of our region’s key events at the newly opened Asheville Museum of History
The museum opened Wednesday, Oct. 25 in Asheville’s oldest surviving house, the Smith-McDowell House.
October 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
streeteries
City
Asheville City Council serves up changes to the Outdoor Dining Program
The changes provide a long-term plan for streetside dining.
October 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
French-Broad-River
Travel and Outdoors
Hear local leaders discuss the future of the French Broad River
Learn all about the connections between environmental health and economic impact.
October 23, 2023
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Grace Powers
The Whitewater Wave
City
Buncombe County Commissioners approve funding for outdoor recreation in Woodfin
Funding was allocated for a greenway, two parks, and a Whitewater Wave.
October 19, 2023
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Grace Powers
Buncombe County courthouse and Asheville City Hall
Live
Local Government 101: The difference between city and county services
Learn about where you can go for specific services between the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.
October 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
First snowfall
Weather
The first snowfall of the season arrives in high-elevation areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Flakes fell upon the autumn leaves north of Asheville on Monday morning.
October 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
The Venue
Events
Wedding venues in Asheville
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
October 15, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
An altar for Dia de los Muertos in Asheville's sister city of Valladolid, Mexico.
Events
Support two of Asheville’s sister cities for Día de los Muertos
Honor the souls of deceased family members + participate in the holiday’s traditions at this local event.
October 13, 2023
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Grace Powers
Diamond Thieves tattoo
Culture
Friday the 13th tattoo events in Asheville
Nothing is spookier than the sound of a tattoo gun.
October 11, 2023
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Grace Powers
Partial Solar Eclipse
Travel and Outdoors
Look up for a partial annular solar eclipse in Nashville
Learn what you need to view the partial solar eclipse + where you view it in Music City.
October 10, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
Eyes up for a partial annular solar eclipse
Learn what you need + where to view it in Asheville.
October 9, 2023
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Grace Powers
View of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the summit of Deaverview Mountain.
Travel and Outdoors
$4.37 million awarded for Deaverview Mountain conservation efforts
The land trust got a major boost for its efforts to conserve the 343-acre mountaintop tract and explore the potential of turning the land into a public park.
October 9, 2023
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Grace Powers
first baptist church of asheville
Live
Douglas Ellington’s art deco influences
The architect helped shape the Asheville landscape with his distinct geometric designs.
October 5, 2023
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Grace Powers
People posing for a photo while working on construction for Eulogy
Music
Burial Beer Co.'s new music venue announces its first shows in November
Eulogy will open its doors in November with seven shows on the calendar.
October 5, 2023
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Grace Powers
A group of bikers gathered on a trail.
Travel and Outdoors
More trails coming to Old Fort with the help of state funding
25-30 miles of trails will be added to the Pisgah National Forest with a $2.5 million allocation in the NC state budget.
October 3, 2023
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Grace Powers
Representatives from the winning nonprofits on state accepting large grant checks at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce's 125th anniversary event.
Nonprofits
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce awards $130,000 in grants to local nonprofits
The Chamber celebrated its 125th anniversary by gifting grants to 13 Asheville area nonprofits.
September 29, 2023
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Grace Powers
Wood thrush
Travel and Outdoors
How to help local birds during fall migration
By turning off non-essential lights from midnight to 6 a.m. you can help local birds travel safely.
September 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
“The River Runs On” is now available for streaming
Settle in for a documentary following the plight of conservationists as they work to manage the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests.
September 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
Try these pumpkin spice donuts for a fall treat
Food
Five fall treats to find in Asheville
From pies to popcorn, there’s something for everyone.
September 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
NC general assembly building where the NC budget was passed
Government
$30 billion NC budget prioritizes highways, children, tax cuts
The NC budget outlines funding for state-backed projects, including colleges, infrastructure, and other important aspects of NC’s government.
September 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
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