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Grace Powers

City Editor, AVLtoday

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.

Painting of The Shattered Rose by Robert Williams on display at the Asheville Art Museum's "The New Salon: A Contemporary View" exhibition
Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils “The New Salon: A Contemporary View” exhibition
The exhibit, featuring both local and nationally renowned artists, is on display through mid-August.
March 7, 2024
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Elections
See the North Carolina 2024 Primary Election results
Find out the results of Super Tuesday voting.
March 5, 2024
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Reddish-purple flowering shrubs lined in rows at a garden center
Travel and Outdoors
Visit these plant nurseries and shops to start your spring garden
We’re putting the petal to the metal.
March 5, 2024
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Two bone-in chops of meat are being grilled over a fire.
Culture
Vote in AVLtoday’s barbecue bracket
We want to know: Where is the best barbecue in Asheville? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 4, 2024
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Entertainment
How Melvin AC Howell is working to make dance lessons accessible to Asheville and beyond
His online platform HASdance is here to help you boost your self-confidence (and your dancing skills) in a judgment-free zone.
March 1, 2024
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woman smiling putting a red beaded prom dress on a rack of other dresses
Culture
Donate your formal wear to local students going to prom
The Prom Dress Exchange and Eblen Charities’ Prom Dress Express are outfitting students with dreamy dresses for their big night.
March 1, 2024
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Rendering of phase one of Beacon Village features a large green space with a bike park in the upper right corner area and a walking path lining the perimeter of the property.
Development
Beacon Village’s plan to revitalize the heart of Swannanoa
The site will welcome a 4.7-acre bike park and walking trail by the end of summer.
February 28, 2024
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A crowd of people gathered standing in front of a large screen to view a film. String lights are hanging in the space.
Arts
Indie music and film come together for the Mythic Monsters Music Video Showcase
See how songs from local musicians come to life.
February 20, 2024
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Glass bottles and containers are gathered together in Ware, a local refill store.
City
A tip for reducing your plastic use during the Less Plastic Asheville Challenge
We’re helping you clear off your Less Plastic Bingo card.
February 20, 2024
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View of the outside of the aquarium with an ocean blue overhang that has two clown fish.
Culture
Meet the celebrity stingray living just outside the Land of the Sky
Charlotte the round stingray has been making international headlines for her rare pregnancy — and she’s living down the road in Hendersonville.
February 16, 2024
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Events
Asheville rolls out the red carpet for Billy Strings
Find out where to celebrate the artist’s arrival with Billy-themed parties all weekend long.
February 14, 2024
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The view of the Portland Loo on a city street. The sleek, modular restroom has a door handle featuring a picture of a rose. One of the side panel has a restroom sign.
City
Meet the Portland Loo, a 24/7 modular bathroom coming to downtown
After delaying the vote slated for January, Asheville City Council approved a 24/7 restroom to be constructed at the corner of College Street and Rankin Ave.
February 14, 2024
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malaprop's bookstore exterior
Arts
Join the new countywide book club, One Book, One Buncombe
Join the community in diving into “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb this spring in the inaugural book club.
February 12, 2024
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Sign outside of Chow Chow Festival
Festivals
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival and nonprofit announce shut down
The organization made the announcement through a message posted to its website on Friday, Feb. 9.
February 9, 2024
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Make a game plan for Super Bowl LVIII in Asheville
We’ve rounded up parties to attend and platters to snack on.
February 8, 2024
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A band on stage at a music venue illuminated with green stage lights.
Events
20+ concerts to see in Asheville in 2024
Mark your calendars for these shows, from folk to electronic and rock to reggae.
February 6, 2024
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The RAIL Project memorial at Andrews Geyser. A black plaque framed in stone has writing describing the story of the incarcerated workers who built the mountain division of the WNC railroad.
History
Learn how new findings from the State Archives will shape the future of The RAIL Project
An upcoming virtual event will present new information from the NC State Archives, guiding The RAIL Project’s mission to memorialize the incarcerated workers who built WNC’s railroads.
February 6, 2024
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A close-up view of a filmmaker on the left side of the image using their camera to document an artist working in the right side of the image.
Arts
The SoundsPretty film project showcases the creative spaces you don’t get to see
With their short films, Justin Rabuck and Colby Sexton are giving you an up-close and personal look at local artists in their element.
February 2, 2024
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Elijah stands behind the bar with cereal and toppings on the table in front of him.
Small Business
Chill Cereal Bar dishes on its hopes for the future
After launching their business in 2019, high school junior Elijah Cox and his mother are ready to take things to the next level.
January 31, 2024
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Arts
Local artist Jaime Byrd to unveil a new gallery in the former Magnetic Theatre space
The gallery will provide a larger space for the artist to showcase her work steeped with augmented reality technology.
January 29, 2024
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Asheville Airport 2022 Planes
Airports and Transportation
Asheville Regional Airport breaks record, serving over two million passengers in 2023
The airport has another record-breaking year, with numbers soaring sky high.
January 25, 2024
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The brick wall inside Grail Moviehouse is painted with a colorful mural featuring a film roll. Three movie posters are on the wall, showcasing "American Fiction," "The Crime is Mine," and "Poor Things."
Entertainment
Where to see Oscar-nominated films in Asheville
Channel Tinseltown here in the Land of the Sky by checking out two indie theaters showing Academy Award-nominated movies.
January 25, 2024
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History
Asheville’s newest spots on the National Register of Historic Places
Learn a bit about the history behind the new additions — a home + historic district.
January 23, 2024
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The two owners of Flow at Foundy posing outside the building with a red and pink flower mural painted on the wall.
Wellness
Flow at Foundy plans to bring fitness-focused yoga to the River Arts District
The studio plans to turn up the heat with hot yoga and core + cardio classes.
January 23, 2024
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A television frame overlooking the Asheville city skline
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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View from in front of the counter at Good Hot Fish with two menu boards hanging from the ceiling and art hanging from the walls.
Restaurants
Ashleigh Shanti’s Good Hot Fish opens on Asheville’s South Slope
The wait is over — the highly anticipated fish fry spot made its surprise debut this past Saturday.
January 21, 2024
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City
How to inform the 2024 Affordable Housing Plan
Share your experiences and hopes for Asheville’s housing market at two upcoming open houses or in an online survey.
January 19, 2024
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Asheville in winter. Photo: @kleindigital
Nonprofits
Volunteer opportunities for Code Purple nights
Find ways to support operations at designated shelter sites on nights when temperatures are at or below 32 degrees.
January 17, 2024
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Two teams of six people playing volleyball on an indoor court
Sports
Get your head in the game for indoor volleyball
Start practicing your sets, serves, and spikes.
January 17, 2024
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MLK statue in Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Events
Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Asheville
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these local events and volunteer opportunities.
January 11, 2024
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