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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
$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 22, 2023
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Allie Remhof
Asheville skyline with an orange glow across the sky.
Culture
ASKED: What Asheville activity would you like us to try?
Let us know, and we’ll give you the 411 on the experience.
September 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
Prepare for a weekend of fanatical fandom at Beer City Comic Con
Rub elbows with industry stars, explore local vendors, and connect with fellow fans.
September 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
View of a waterfall on the Blue Ridge Parkway surrounded by trees with fall colors.
Entertainment
Asheville’s fall bucket list 2023
Check off these 13 items for a season that’s jam-packed with entertaining experiences.
September 19, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Elections
Voter Registration Day in Buncombe County
Get the scoop on when, where, and how to register to vote in Buncombe County.
September 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
Asheville Habitat for Humanity volunteers working on construction of a house.
Volunteer
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and MANNA FoodBank are trading places for a day
The service swap celebrates four decades of work for both organizations.
September 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
View of the inside of the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio
Arts
Three of the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio’s coolest creations
Plus, find out where some of these works are located throughout Asheville.
September 13, 2023
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Grace Powers
One of the pigs from Misfit Mountain animal rescue
Travel and Outdoors
Cozy up for a cause at Pigs and a Blanket
Just don’t hog all the covers at this camp out.
September 11, 2023
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Grace Powers
Inside of one of The Breakroom's three rage rooms.
Small Business
Let off steam at The Breakroom, Asheville’s first rage room
Find out why The Breakroom is all the rage right now.
September 5, 2023
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Grace Powers
Mount Rushmore with question marks on blurred out faces.
Culture
Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Asheville?
Send in your picks to help carve out our poll.
September 5, 2023
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Grace Powers
Meet the editors behind AVL today, Grace and Molly
Culture
Meet the editors behind AVLtoday
Say hello to Grace + Molly, the faces behind your favorite 5-minute morning newsletter.
September 1, 2023
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Grace Powers
Pecan tree in Magnolia Park
Travel and Outdoors
Dig into the revamped Asheville Edibles Map
Scour the city for fresh berries, nuts, veggies, and more with the help of this community-sourced map.
August 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
Sign outside of Chow Chow Festival
Festivals
Satisfy your hunger for cuisine and community at this year’s Chow Chow Festival
Explore the intersection of Southern Appalachian food in culture, tradition, and history.
August 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
AVL Zwanze International Beer Day
Festivals
The Whale’s upcoming festival is Kind of a Big Dill
Join in on the fun at this pickle-centric party.
August 28, 2023
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Grace Powers
People gathered around tables playing trivia at French Broad River Brewery
Play
Your guide to trivia nights in Asheville
Here is our ultimate list of 30 trivia nights to bookmark + send to your squad.
August 28, 2023
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Laura Hackett
The outside of San Jose Improv Club.
Where to see and participate in stand-up comedy in San Jose
Enjoy a laugh or get up on stage at these local spots for stand-up comedy.
August 24, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
The Vagabonds posed outside of a lead mine on their 1918 journey.
History
Follow the Vagabonds’ epic roadtrip to Asheville
While embarking on one of the first iterations of the great American road trip, this iconic group made several stops in and around the Land of the Sky — and you can follow their journeys too.
August 24, 2023
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Grace Powers
Local leaders discussed future plans for Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on stage at the ExploreAsheville.com arena.
City
Local leaders discuss $100-million plans for Thomas Wolfe Auditorium renovations
Nearly 400 people gathered at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville for ArtsAVL’s Town Hall to discuss the future of the performing arts space.
August 22, 2023
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Grace Powers
A dog winning an award at the westVILLEminster dog show
Entertainment
Going for gold at the West-VILLE-minster Dog Show
See if your pup has what it takes to bring home the bacon.
August 22, 2023
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Grace Powers
Skaters moving down the Wilma Dykeman Greenway
Travel and Outdoors
Learn about local greenway projects at the Hellbender Regional Greenway Forum
Put your passion for preserving greenways into action at this educational forum.
August 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
The Grey Eagle
Culture
Give these Asheville music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 21, 2023
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Ben McBee
The RiverLink team at the groundbreaking of phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park.
Travel and Outdoors
Phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park is set to debut
At long last, the chain link fence will come down to unveil the greenway in phase one of Karen Cragnolin Park’s creation.
August 18, 2023
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Grace Powers
The College Street parking garage will be part of the Affordable Parking Program
City
Affordable Parking Program expands into College Street garage
By adding 125 spots, the program aims to aid more local workers with discounted parking passes.
August 16, 2023
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Grace Powers
A photo of the starry night sky at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
History
Uncover the untold stories of Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute at Pack Memorial Library
Learn about the history the historic space research station during this History Hour event.
August 16, 2023
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Grace Powers
Hundreds of people sit on blankets at a grassy park on a sunny day.
Culture
Where to find laugh-out-loud comedy in Portland
Whether you’re in the mood for stand-up comedy in a park or hilarious improv that relies on audience participation, the Rose City is bursting with options.
August 14, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Marcy Gallagher
Theater
Marcy Gallagher is beginning a brand new career
First-time playwright Marcy Gallagher is fulfilling a dream — and inspiring others to achieve theirs.
August 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
Fulfill wishlists in local classrooms
Education
Help local teachers fulfill their classroom wishlists
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities. Support a strong start to the school year by helping Asheville area teachers clear their wishlists.
August 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
Owners Sam and Megan in front of Affordable Acupuncture of Asheville
Small Business
Affordable Acupuncture of Asheville wants to make acupuncture accessible for everyone
The brand new clinic offers treatments on a sliding scale to make the practice more attainable.
August 10, 2023
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Grace Powers
Prizes for contest
Education
Buncombe County Public Libraries introduces 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Help your kids start a new chapter with a passion for page turning.
August 10, 2023
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Grace Powers
LULLABY AT BIRDLAND
Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils the “Romare Bearden: Ways of Working” exhibit
Explore the work of the influential modern artist at the Asheville Art Museum’s newest display.
August 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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