Good News Asheville - July 17, 2026 - Issue #115
Friday, July 17, 2026
A Note From DylanNot fake-humble about it: MLS handing a shoutout to a literacy champion, the top NC police agency being the one up in Black Mountain, and now Hellbender's opening night with a double bill. Feels like a decent Friday to be from here.
- Dylan
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✨ Today's Good News
MLS Honors Asheville Literacy Champion's Community Impact
📰 Mountain Xpress
An Asheville literacy leader received national recognition from Major League Soccer for community education work.
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New Outdoor Venue Hellbender Debuts With Big Double Bill
📰 Mountain Xpress
A new outdoor music venue, Hellbender, opens in Asheville with a double-bill debut show on July 17.
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Small joys we noticed
Black Mountain Police Named NC's Top Agency of 2026
828newsNOW.com
That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱
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