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November 27, 2025

💊 Community Love: Thanksgiving Heroes Unite

Good News Asheville - Daily newsletter celebrating positive community stories from Asheville, NC

Thursday, November 27, 2025

A Note From Dylan

Some weeks it feels like our local heroes are quietly stitching this community back together, one small act at a time. Today's stories are basically a masterclass in how we take care of each other - from Rhonda Mapp bringing Thanksgiving home to a food truck serving up love in Swannanoa.

- Dylan

✨ Today's Good News

Local Heroes

Asheville's WNBA Star Rhonda Mapp Brings Thanksgiving Home

📰 Blue Ridge Public Radio

WNBA star Rhonda Mapp returns to her hometown of Asheville to give back through a community turkey giveaway.

💚 Why it matters: A local sports hero returns home to directly help community members with food assistance, creating local pride and addressing food needs
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☀️ More Bright Spots

Local Heroes

WNC Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright in Week Two

📰 Citizen Times

Local high school athletes from Western North Carolina are being recognized for their outstanding winter sports performances in week 2.

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Care In Motion

Swannanoa Food Truck Serves Up Free Thanksgiving Love

📰 828newsNOW.com

A Swannanoa food truck is providing free Thanksgiving meals to the community.

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Care In Motion

Asheville Opens Doors: Your Guide to Staying Warm Tonight

📰 Citizen Times

Local news provides essential information about warming centers and resources for Asheville residents during cold weather.

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🌸 Micromoments

Small joys we noticed

Wake Forest's Rocky Hansen Earns Top Southeast Athletic Honor

Wake Forest University Athletics

Local Restaurant Thanks Helene Heroes with Special Fundraiser

WLOS ABC 13

New Listening Bar Side B Brings Music and Community to Black Mountain

Black Mountain News

Turkey Trots Bring Asheville Neighbors Together for Thanksgiving Fun

BlueRidgeNow.com

Local Restaurants and Bars Get $25K Boost for Helene Recovery

Citizen Times

Mars Hill Gets New Music-Filled Eatery and Taproom

Citizen Times

That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱

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