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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
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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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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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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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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Arts
Museum of Costume Jewelry set to open downtown this summer
The 31 exhibits of sparkling jewels will take you through the history of the 20th century.
June 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Echoes of the Forest honors fallen trees through art
The local nonprofit will soon unveil its first “echo,” memorializing the community’s response to Helene through art made from fallen trees.
June 3, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville’s new partnership for long-term recovery
A former West Asheville church is undergoing renovations as RSAA collaborates with Mennonite Disaster Service to create a hub for recovery efforts.
June 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
An inside look at Fitz and the Wolfe, a new downtown bar and music venue
Here’s a sneak preview of the downtown bar, opening on Battery Park Ave. on Saturday, May 31.
May 29, 2025
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Arts
The State of the Arts in Asheville, according to ArtsAVL
The arts organization offered important insight into the recovery of Asheville and Buncombe County’s arts sector at its annual State of the Arts brunch. Here’s what to know.
May 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Major investments are coming to three local sports complexes
The BCTDA will spend $2.65 million on improvements to two local sports complexes, and a local school will soon break ground on a multi-use field.
May 28, 2025
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Culture
Celebrate 100 years of wildlife at Nature Center Day
The once-in-a-century celebration commemorates the history of the WNC Nature Center and the excitement that lies ahead.
May 23, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
The French Broad Riverfront parks that have reopened
Here are the parks and greenways along the French Broad that have reopened since Helene. While some have reopened, restoration will take years.
May 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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History
Asheville’s history through the eyes of a cicada
Brood XIV emerges every 17 years — what did Asheville look like to previous generations of these noisy insects?
May 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
5 races to run this summer in Asheville
As the temps heat up, so does the local running scene. Go the extra mile by participating in these five races in Asheville this summer.
May 21, 2025
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History
The Appalachian Mountains might be older than you think
The mountains we call home boast more than 400 million years of history.
May 19, 2025
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Development
5 new and coming soon developments in Knoxville
Here’s a breakdown of five major projects in Knoxville’s future.
May 16, 2025
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Small Business
Three new businesses move in at 387 Haywood Rd.
A general store, tattoo shop, and glassblowing studio are giving life to the long-vacant West Asheville building.
May 15, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Breaking down the City of Asheville’s recommended FY26 budget
Before the May 27 public hearing, take a close look at where city funds will be going next fiscal year.
May 14, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
How to participate in Strive Not To Drive week
Give your odometer a rest and bike, walk, bus, and carpool for the week with these special events across WNC.
May 13, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
Print House brings hands-on arts education to downtown Asheville
After Helene, the Riverview Station printmaking studio is entering a new chapter with a new name, location, and opportunity for arts education.
May 12, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Viral food critic Keith Lee is heading to Asheville
The TikTok-famous restaurant reviewer is making a stop in Asheville on a tour of the Carolinas — what hidden gems would you send him to?
May 12, 2025
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Events
See what’s brewing during Asheville Beer Week
Here are a handful of happenings on tap for the 14th annual Asheville Beer Week.
May 9, 2025
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