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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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Festivals
Read up on the first Punch Bucket Literary Festival
See what’s in store for the inaugural festival from the literary nonprofit and get acquainted with some of the authors who will share their work.
September 3, 2024
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Festivals
Your guide to the inaugural Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL
What you need to know about the unique festival blending history, arts, and culture.
August 30, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
What’s new at the 30th NC Mountain State Fair
Get ready for rides, agricultural competitions, and all the fair food.
August 28, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Asheville City Council adopts the Recreate Asheville plan
The plan guiding Asheville Parks and Recreation’s priorities for the next 10 years was adopted by City Council — in November, voters have the chance to approve $20 million in general obligation bonds to fund phase one.
August 28, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Finding your third place in Lexington
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces you frequent in your community. We’re here to help give you recommendations and help you find your third place around Lexington.
August 27, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Locally made products nominated for “Coolest Thing Made in NC”
Get to know the Asheville area products that are nominated and vote for them daily through Thursday. Aug. 29.
August 26, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Development
LEED-certified locations in Asheville
We break down how a building or community becomes LEED-certified and what the four levels mean.
August 23, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Music
Harvest Records celebrates 20 years with Transfigurations IV
Haywood Road’s independent record store is bringing back its anniversary festival to celebrate the milestone.
August 20, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Cook With K is cultivating friendship over food with its Dinner with Strangers series
Marcella and Jack Kirakossian are cooking up a unique dining experience where the guest list is a mystery.
August 16, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Government
The North Carolina Arboretum’s George Briggs is awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
The founding director was awarded the highest civilian honor a North Carolinian can receive.
August 16, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Business
Meet the fastest growing private companies in the Asheville area
Six local companies were featured in the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the fastest-growing private companies in the US.
August 14, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Small Business
Asheville startup Fuel Goods brings sports nutrition to your doorstep
The founders of The RunnerBox and The RiderBox have launched Fuel Goods, offering even more sports nutrition products to explore.
August 12, 2024
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Grace Powers
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History
Renovations underway at Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon
The legendary singer’s childhood home is undergoing rehabilitation efforts, expected to be completed in the fall.
August 12, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Events
Your ultimate guide to tours of Asheville
Explore the Land of the Sky through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
August 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Attempting Rachel Ray’s "$40 a Day” in Asheville 20 years later
We’re taking a cue from the Food Network star and setting out for a day of delicious eats for $40.
August 8, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Taqueria Rosita to open in The Odd this month
Chef Luis Martinez and partner Henry Padilla are gearing up to bring Oaxacan street food to Haywood Road.
August 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Haywood Famous makes its debut in West Asheville
The Cuban coffee shop will continue its soft opening through August, staying open late to provide a welcoming community space.
August 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Great Smoky Cannabis Co. to begin recreational cannabis sales to adults in September
As recreational cannabis sales are set to begin soon for the public on the Qualla Boundary, here’s what to know about the legalization process and laws surrounding cannabis use.
August 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
How to have a brat summer in Asheville
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
July 31, 2024
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Sports
Evy Leibfarth clinches bronze medal in canoe slalom at 2024 Paris Olympics
The canoeist grew up paddling along the Nantahala River — and now she has an Olympic medal under her belt.
July 31, 2024
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Food
Eat around the globe without leaving Asheville
Pack your bags, aka your wallet and appetite, and try these 15+ international cuisines within Asheville.
July 29, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Events
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy popping up in Asheville
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is making its way to The Venue — here’s what you can expect.
July 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Finding your third place in Asheville
Third places are public, informal gathering spaces you frequent in your community. We’re here to help you give you recommendations and help you find your third place around Asheville.
July 23, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Events
Tune in for the history of radio in Asheville
Learn about the history of radio in WNC and get your hands on some old tech at these special upcoming events.
July 19, 2024
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Grace Powers
A hand holding a cocktail being served during Drink Up Week in front of Archetype Brewing's window sign.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Asheville, NC.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Sports
New Olympic sports and where to try them in Asheville
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight several new sports: breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing. Here’s where you can channel your inner Olympian and try out these sports in Asheville.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Cultivate Climbing shares opening date for bouldering gym and plans for third location
Cultivate Climbing announced a November opening date for its upcoming bouldering gym, as well as plans for a third location focused on advanced training and wellness.
July 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Former UNC Asheville tennis player Henry Patten takes home a Wimbledon title
Henry Patten won a men’s doubles title alongside partner Harri Heliovaara, making Patten the first Bulldog to bring home hardware from Wimbledon.
July 15, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville sets up for two big volleyball events
See college athletes at the 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee Center and professional players at Highland Brewing Co.'s Pro Volleyball Weekend.
July 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
Three new summer festivals in the Asheville area
Make a plan to attend these three new festivals in the Asheville area this summer.
July 11, 2024
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