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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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Entertainment
10+ fun-filled local summer camps
Keep your kiddos engaged this summer with camps and programs for science, outdoors, and the arts.
February 21, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Mountain Housing Opportunities’ plans to expand affordable housing in 2025
The affordable housing nonprofit supported more than 2,000 households in 2024 and has plans to develop more affordable housing in 2025.
February 19, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Nominate local heroes to be recognized in “Appalachian Phoenix”
Local stories of compassion during our community’s recovery will guide the choreography in this show from the Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance.
February 18, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Business
Locally owned alternatives to big box retailers
With some major retailers closing here in Asheville, we’re highlighting the local shops you can support.
February 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
How to get your REAL ID in Asheville
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in NC.
February 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Eight events for last-minute Valentine’s Day plans
Whether you’re looking for Galentine’s fun or artsy activities to show your affection, here’s your go-to guide for last minute holiday events.
February 11, 2025
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History
A famous jeweler’s Asheville roots
The cottage behind Montford’s Carolina Bed and Breakfast was the first workshop of David Webb, a luxury jewelry designer beloved by the chicest of stars.
February 10, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
YMI Cultural Center to unveil renovations at grand reopening
After rescheduling due to Helene, the YMI will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and several upcoming Black History Month events.
February 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Finding New York Times-predicted food trends in Asheville
The publication put out its annual list of food predictions, but some forward-thinking Asheville spots already have these trends on lock.
February 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Nonprofits
MANNA FoodBank receives $7 million in grants to support its new facility
The food bank will use the grant to continue to build out its new facility and fight food insecurity in WNC.
February 6, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Music
Billy Strings takes over Asheville for two weekends
With two weekends of mini-festivals, lookalike contests, pregames, and afterparties on the calendar, it’s going to be hard to miss out on the impact of the bluegrass singer.
February 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Meet the local chocolatier crafting confections for the Grammy Awards
For several years now, Timothy Maguire has crafted chocolates for some of entertainment’s biggest stages.
January 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Shake up your reading routine with a new book club
Whether you’re an art lover or a plant enthusiast, history buff or community advocate, there’s a local book club for you — if you know where to look.
January 28, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Asheville chefs earn four James Beard Award semifinalist nominations
Explore the four chefs + restaurants in the 828 that have been nominated, from first-timers to previous finalists.
January 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Share your stories of Helene with Buncombe County Special Collections’ community archiving project
The “Come Hell or High Water” project includes community contributions to reflect the impact of Helene across WNC.
January 22, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Arts
River Arts District Artists’ new downtown outpost
The satellite gallery space donated by The Radical serves to educate folks that the upper RAD is open and offers ways to support displaced artists.
January 17, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
Rabbit Rabbit being reimagined as Asheville Yards Amphitheater
Asheville Brewing Company announced on social media that the venue is being rebranded as the Asheville Yards Ampitheater, promising more shows and an ice rink.
January 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
HUD announces $225 million for Helene recovery in Asheville
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $1.6 billion for Helene recovery in WNC, with $225 million directed to the City of Asheville.
January 8, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
100 years of wildlife conservation
From the Recreation Park Zoo to the WNC Nature Center, dive into its past and present to commemorate a century of wildlife education.
January 6, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
Get your sweat on at gyms around Asheville
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 35+ gyms and fitness offerings around Asheville.
January 3, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Mental health tips and resources in Asheville
During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, make sure to take some time to support your own mental health with the help of these local resources.
December 17, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Food
Christmas Day dining and takeout options in Asheville
These Asheville restaurants will be serving up delicious dining over the holidays.
December 10, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
New performing arts venue, Third Room, opens on Wall Street
The Third Room is part live music venue and part art gallery, but brings digital art to the forefront throughout the entire space.
December 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Events
Shop downtown after dark with Late Night Asheville
On Thursday, Dec. 12, more than 50 downtown stores will stay open after hours for a festive night of local shopping.
December 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
December events that give back
Find 10+ fundraising functions and benefit bashes you can attend this month that support the needs of our community.
December 4, 2024
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Culture
Take a walk through The Gingerbread Trail of Giving
See stellar, sweet creations on the Gingerbread Trail of Giving, this year’s reimagined version of the Omni Grove Park Inn’s Annual National Gingerbread House Competition.
December 3, 2024
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Grace Powers
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City
Hurricane Helene, Dec. 2-5: Updates and need-to-know information
This article is being updated daily to include information shared at Buncombe County community briefings.
December 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Support 150+ artists at the upcoming Big Crafty
The art fest is back as the first post-Helene event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
November 27, 2024
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Grace Powers
A flight of ginger beers from Ginger's Revenge
Small Business
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Asheville
Asheville is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Turkey trots and Thanksgiving workouts in Asheville
Find four fun ways to get moving this Thanksgiving.
November 22, 2024
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