Good News Asheville: Daily Local News from Asheville, NC
by Good News Asheville (Asheville, NC)
The daily good news podcast for Asheville, North Carolina. Every morning in about two minutes, Maggie and Ben bring you the best local stories from Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina: new restaurants and businesses, community wins, Helene recovery, the outdoors, the arts, and the neighbors making the mountains better.No doom-scrolling. Just your daily dose of good.Covering Asheville, West Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Marshall and all of Western North Carolina.Get the free daily newsletter: https://goodnewsasheville.com/subscribe Every episode with full transcripts: https://goodnewsasheville.com/podcastMade possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective. https://dylanlennon.com Voices are AI-generated.
Episodes
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All Souls Cathedral Grant in Biltmore Village & More | Good News Asheville, Nov 2
All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village received a major restoration grant following Helene, while regional rail safety improvements are moving forward across Western North Carolina. Other stories feature local tree conservation music, historic trail designations, and community legacy honors in...
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Pea Ridge Partnership Community Meals in Polk County | Good News Asheville, Nov 1
Western North Carolina updates feature community meals in Polk County, student pumpkin art in North Canton, and habitat restoration on Max Patch. Other stories highlight Landrum students on a farm, cliff rescues in Macon County, Hendersonville floodplains, and Brevard events. Get your daily dose…
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Asheville Small Businesses Recommended for Helene Recovery Grants | Good News Asheville, Oct 31
In Asheville and across Western North Carolina, hundreds of small businesses are recommended for Helene recovery grants, and emergency shelters expand their capacity for the winter season. Local stories also highlight community support in Tryon, Transylvania County, Swannanoa, and Waynesville.…
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Asheville City SC Wins John Motta Trophy & More | Good News Asheville, Oct 30
Asheville City SC claims the John Motta Trophy in Asheville, while new trails open at Azalea Park, and Marshall High Studios prepares for the Marshall Handmade Market. Across Western North Carolina, Rosman schools break ground on renovations, Maggie Burleson is honored in Asheville, HydroWest…
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Heartwood Village Affordable Homes in Black Mountain & More | Good News Asheville, Oct 29
Western North Carolina communities are advancing housing and public spaces, from the groundbreaking of Heartwood Village in Black Mountain to a contract rebuilding West Asheville's Malvern Hills Pool. Other updates include an appreciation dinner at Long's Chapel, an AMOS science fundraiser in...
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Protecting the UNC Asheville Woods & More | Good News Asheville, Oct 28
In Western North Carolina, residents urge Asheville City Council to support preserving the UNC Asheville woods, Mountain Housing Opportunities readies affordable apartments in Arden, and Waynesville names Amie Owens town manager. Plus, Clyde's meal program tops one hundred thousand meals, Saluda...
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Helene Road Repair Funding for Western North Carolina & More | Good News Asheville, Oct 27
Western North Carolina receives federal road relief while Swannanoa hosts a mobile pharmacy, Fairview celebrates at Hickory Nut Gap Farm, and Columbus crowns a dog commissioner. Local updates also highlight downtown Asheville salon reopenings, festival news, and UNC Asheville sports victories.…
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Black Mountain Tailgate Market Hosts Autumn Harvest Festival | Good News Asheville, Oct 26
Across Western North Carolina, the Black Mountain Tailgate Market held its fall festival, Fletcher celebrated an airport terminal milestone, and Haywood County kicked off Toys for Tots. Plus, hear about a new sound sculpture on Asheville's Reed Creek Greenway, Weaver Park repairs, and local…
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Henderson County Soldier Comes Home After 83 Years | Good News Asheville, Oct 25
In Western North Carolina, Henderson County welcomes home fallen World War Two soldier Staff Sergeant Charles Ray Smith, while REACH of Haywood County opens a new survivor advocacy center. Plus, Marshall singers carry on nine generations of ballads, Mission Health collects unused meds, and...
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Women of Wall Street Celebrated in Downtown Asheville | Good News Asheville, Oct 24
In Western North Carolina, downtown Asheville honors Wall Street merchants, Haywood Community College partners with NC A&T, Malvern Hills Park welcomes bike polo newcomers, and Waynesville hosts the Natti Love Joys. Plus, language learning at Cherokee Speakers Place, Ecusta mill planning and…
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New Murals and Signs on Wall Street in Downtown Asheville | Good News Asheville, Oct 23
Downtown Asheville celebrates fresh murals and signs on Wall Street, and a Helene recovery worker finishes cancer treatment at Mission Cancer Center. In Western North Carolina, Woodfin opens Taylor's Wave while Spruce Pine welcomes a new downtown grocery store. Get your daily dose of good, free...
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Asheville Restaurants Keep Michelin Bib Gourmand Honors | Good News Asheville, Oct 22
In Asheville and across Western North Carolina, three local restaurants retain their Michelin Bib Gourmand honors while Roan High Preserve adds protected acreage in Mitchell County. The lineup also highlights community updates and regional festivals in Sylva, Waynesville, Cullowhee, and Banner…
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Novant Launches Mobile Mammography in Western North Carolina | Good News Asheville, Oct 21
Novant Health is launching a mobile mammography unit in Western North Carolina, the City of Asheville is planning restroom repairs at the JBL complex, and Brevard prepares for Halloweenfest. Plus, hear updates on Buncombe County arts funding, bridge construction in East Asheville, local dining,...
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Warren Wilson Wins $300K for River Restoration in Swannanoa | Good News Asheville, Oct 20
Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa secured funding to restore Helene-damaged rivers, while Asheville celebrated a pickleball fundraiser for Special Olympics and a 98 percent drop in vapors at the CTS Superfund site. Today's episode also covers affordable housing approvals in Asheville, Biltmore...
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UNC Asheville Launches New School of Business in Asheville | Good News Asheville, Oct 19
UNC Asheville launches a new School of Business, while a historic West Asheville home becomes a disaster-ready hub and Brevard High students run the campus store. Across Western North Carolina, volunteers craft blankets in Arden, forest talks open in Brevard, and debris cleanup begins on the Blue...
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Guitar Serenades for Bears in Western North Carolina & More | Good News Asheville, Oct 18
Western North Carolina locals enjoy a porch guitar concert for dumpster bears, while Asheville hosts the Dam Slam along the French Broad River. We also cover passenger rail hopes in McDowell County, watershed hikes in Waynesville, and historic postcards in Transylvania County. Get your daily dose...
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Historic River Arts District Church Becomes Six Townhomes | Good News Asheville, Oct 17
In Asheville, a historic River Arts District church damaged by Helene opens as six restored townhomes along the French Broad River, while Stephens-Lee Community Center hosts a free Halloween costume swap. Other Western North Carolina highlights include a new cookbook from chef Katie Button, an...
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Biltmore Championship Sets 2027 Return in Arden & Asheville | Good News Asheville, Oct 16
In Western North Carolina, the Biltmore Championship announced its 2027 return to Arden alongside community grants, while Long's Chapel prepares a free dinner for Helene survivors. Asheville City Council also approved downtown business support, holiday wreaths, and a new Costco in Enka, with...
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Historic Latta Place Breaks Ground in Huntersville | Good News Asheville, Oct 14
Across Western North Carolina, Huntersville, Hendersonville, and Canton, communities are celebrating Historic Latta Place breaking ground, a revamped bowling alley, a historic paper mill artifact, and a SpaceX rocket sighting. Plus, hear about pet vaccines in Boone, fresh school lunches and high...
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God's Pit Crew Builds New McDowell County Home | Good News Asheville, Oct 13
In Western North Carolina, volunteers built a new home for a McDowell County family, Lowe's helped renovate a Fletcher firehouse kitchen, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence completed its historic dome restoration in Asheville. Listeners will also hear river cleanup updates, soccer academy...
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Fish Return to Swannanoa River & New Weaverville Pickleball | Oct 12
Fish return naturally to the Swannanoa River above Lake Craig Dam, while Weaverville prepares for a new indoor pickleball club. Across Western North Carolina, community events include public art on the Reed Creek Greenway, a Waynesville memorial sculpture, and local gatherings in Brevard and…
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Warren Wilson College Gets Historic $11 Million Gift | Oct 11
Warren Wilson College receives an eleven million dollar gift for science, while REACH of Haywood County opens a new advocacy center in Waynesville. Across Western North Carolina, an accessible fishing pier opens at Lake Tomahawk, Brevard honors emergency nurses, and Old Fort unveils wider…
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Free Day at Asheville Art Museum, Dam Removal & More | Oct 10
The Asheville Art Museum hosts a free community day, Black Mountain's golf course secures restoration funds, and Asheville plans the Lake Craig Dam removal. Across Western North Carolina, Canton plans new Pigeon River access, Working Wheels delivers its final replacement car, and Graveyard Fields...
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Buncombe Expands Mortgage Help, Ecusta Trail Funding & More | Oct 9
Buncombe County is offering emergency mortgage assistance to homeowners, and the Asheville Symphony is launching a lesson assistance program for students. Plus, we share trail updates, environmental cleanups, and community events across Western North Carolina. Get your daily dose of good, free...
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Eleven-Year-Old Camden Byers Translates for Helene Relief & More | Oct 8
An eleven-year-old bilingual student helps families at a West Asheville relief site, and Waynesville hosts its annual Church Street Art Show. We also share creative drop-in sessions in the River Arts District and positive updates from across Western North Carolina. Get your daily dose of good…
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Hot Springs Business Reopens & Ichiban Returns | Oct 7
A relocated business brings new life to Hot Springs, Ichiban reopens in Asheville, and the North Carolina Arboretum hires for Winter Lights. Plus, author Shelby Rae announces an upcoming local book signing alongside reopenings across Western North Carolina. Get your daily dose of good, free every...
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Fish Unseen for Decades Return to the Swannanoa River | Oct 6
Fish species unseen for decades have returned to the Swannanoa River in Western North Carolina. We also cover Waynesville's new pedestrian safety plan, local restaurant updates, and community news. Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribe Full transcript…
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WNC Water Recovery Heroes Win National Award & More | Oct 5
Western North Carolina's water recovery crews receive national recognition for their post-Helene restoration efforts. We also look at old-style camping at the Cradle of Forestry and the return of Highland Brewing's Thunderstruck Coffee Porter. Get your daily dose of good, free every morning:...
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Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fletcher & More | Oct 4
Hundreds gathered in Fletcher for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, while the Forest Service began seeding landslide areas. We also highlight local community stories from across Western North Carolina, including Asheville's Oktoberfest. Get your daily dose of good, free every morning:...
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Protecting Camp Rockmont and Big Wins for the River Arts District | Oct 3
In today's episode, we share the permanent protection of over three hundred acres near Black Mountain, a major grant for the RAD Creative Campus, and a quick roundup of local joys. Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribe Full transcript and every past...
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Ecusta Trail Funding and Asheville's Resilience | Oct 2
Brevard secures funding for the final eight miles of the Ecusta Trail, Western North Carolina reflects on resilience two years after Helene, and local arts and events light up the weekend. Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribe Full transcript and every...
About this show
The daily good news podcast for Asheville, North Carolina. Every morning in about two minutes, Maggie and Ben bring you the best local stories from Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina: new restaurants and businesses, community wins, Helene recovery, the outdoors, the arts, and the neighbors making the mountains better.No doom-scrolling. Just your daily dose of good.Covering Asheville, West Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Marshall and all of Western North Carolina.Get the free daily newsletter: https://goodnewsasheville.com/subscribe Every episode with full transcripts: https://goodnewsasheville.com/podcastMade possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective. https://dylanlennon.com Voices are AI-generated.
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