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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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Food
Master BBQ adds a second food truck
In September, the popular Filipino food truck will have locations at Zillicoah and RAD Brew Co.
July 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Two downtown parking garages will soon close for month-long repairs
The Rankin Avenue garage will close for the month of August, followed by the Wall Street garage’s closure in September. Here’s how to navigate downtown parking during the closures.
July 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Buncombe County trail projects receive $600,000 in state funding
NC’s Natural and Cultural Resources Department awarded over $11M to Great Trails State projects in WNC—including $600K for Buncombe County.
July 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Downtown could see two new roundabouts according to new Patton Avenue study
The recommendations outlined in the Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study look to transform the downtown gateway into a safer area for bikers, pedestrians, and drivers.
July 21, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
“Napoleon Dynamite Live!” is headed to Asheville this winter
One of the most quoted movies of the 2000s is coming back to life with a live show.
July 21, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
The team behind Flour announces new sports bar, Easy Tiger
Get ready for brews, bites, and buzzer-beaters.
July 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
MountainTrue rolls out new state-funded river cleanup program
The nonprofit has been working for more than nine months to clean up WNC’s rivers after Helene’s wreckage. Now, with funding from the NCDEQ, efforts will increase.
July 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
How to support Biltmore Village businesses as they rebuild
As the area sets its sights on the goal of 60% of businesses reopened by October, there’s still support to offer in the meantime.
July 15, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Two Patton Avenue infrastructure projects cross the finish line
After years, the Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvements project has been completed. Plus, more accessible sidewalks thanks to the Patton Avenue Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements project.
July 15, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Summer reading recs from local bookstores + libraries
Keep the summer reading going by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
July 14, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
This city resource teaches you how to combat climate change
The Climate Action Toolkit from Elevate AVL is here to guide climate conversations within your community.
July 10, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Play
20+ concerts to see in Asheville in 2025
Mark your calendars for these shows, from folk to electronic and rock to reggae.
July 9, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Disc golf pro designs new course at Asheville Municipal Golf Course
While city officials get the ball rolling on Muni’s complete restoration, you can enjoy a temporary 18-hole championship-length disc golf course.
July 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Tune in to these summer film series in Asheville
Grab your crew or make it a solo date to screen flicks from horror to animation at these local movie nights.
July 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Rent a private pool in the Asheville area with Swimply
Explore unique pools in and around Asheville, perfect for a refreshing getaway, a social gathering, or some solo relaxation.
July 3, 2025
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Brook Bolen
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Live
Your ultimate guide to ice cream shops in Asheville
Explore 15+ local spots with legendairy cold treats.
July 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Asheville
It’s halftime, folks. How are we making the rest of 2025 the best of 2025?
July 1, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Cheers to Asheville’s Wine Spectator Award winners
More than 10 Asheville restaurants were recognized by Wine Spectator for their excellent wine lists — let’s raise a glass to the winners.
July 1, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Thomas Dambo’s world-famous trolls are heading to Asheville
The NC Arboretum will be the first North American host of the Danish artist’s “Trolls: A Field Study” exhibit, running mid-November to late February.
June 26, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Inside the new North Concourse at Asheville Regional Airport
No ticket? No problem. Here’s a tour of the Asheville Regional Airport’s new North Concourse. Plus, what to know for your next flight.
June 24, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
How to spend the longest day of the year in Asheville
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and we’ve got all the best ways to celebrate around town.
June 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Niche WNC museums you might not know about
From rare cars to a collection of aluminum Christmas trees, you’ll be dazzled at these area museums.
June 18, 2025
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Brook Bolen
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Travel and Outdoors
The new summer festival building back the French Broad
The teams behind Wrong Way Campground and Uproar announced a new fly fishing festival benefiting RiverLink and the French Broad Riverkeeper.
June 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
Creating space for community healing with the “Come Hell or High Water” memory project
Buncombe County Special Collections and a team of volunteers are asking you to step up to the mic and share your lessons learned from Helene so we can heal together.
June 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
3 new businesses opening in Old Fort this summer
There are plenty of new experiences waiting for you just ~30 minutes outside of Asheville, from mountain biking thrills to THC beverages.
June 16, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
Exploring the aisles of Asheville Forager, a new downtown grocery store
Here’s what we put in our cart at the brand new dowtown grocery store, butcher, bakery, and deli.
June 12, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Where to observe Juneteenth in Asheville
Take part in local celebrations from galas to film screenings.
June 12, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
20+ fun and free activities in Asheville
Make the most of the season without pulling out your wallet.
June 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Asheville Regional Airport’s expansion progresses with new ticketing lobby
The opening of the new, larger ticket counter precedes the opening of the new North Concourse, slated for Wednesday, June 25. Here’s how to navigate the airport in this transitional state.
June 10, 2025
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Grace Powers
City
10+ hall of fame musicians from the Asheville area
From Nina Simone and Roberta Flack to Luke Combs and Billy Edd Wheeler.
June 9, 2025
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Laura Hackett
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