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June 1, 2026

Good News Asheville - June 1, 2026 - Issue #101

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

Monday, June 1, 2026

A Note From Dylan

Swannanoa turned flood wreckage into a working farm, and somewhere in Henderson County a bus is pulling up to hand out free lunch. Monday's got range.

- Dylan

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✨ Today's Good News

Rebuild Stories

Swannanoa Family Turns Helene Wreckage Into Thriving Community Farm

📰 WLOS ABC 13

A local family is transforming their Helene-damaged Swannanoa River property into a thriving community farm focused on agriculture, healing, and neighborhood connection.

💚 Why it matters: Converts flood devastation into lasting community infrastructure, providing food access and a gathering space along the Swannanoa.
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☀️ More Bright Spots

Local Heroes

Meet The Woman Quietly Connecting Asheville One Greenway At A Time

📰 828newsNOW.com

A profile of the city staffer quietly building out Asheville's greenway network, connecting neighborhoods through trails.

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Care In Motion

Henderson County Buses Bring Free Summer Meals to Local Kids

📰 WLOS ABC 13

Henderson County Public Schools launched its Meals on the Bus summer program to ensure local children have reliable access to food while school is out.

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Community Events

Hendersonville Celebrates With Antiques And A Citywide Bee Hunt

📰 WLOS ABC 13

Downtown Hendersonville is celebrating community with a beloved 35-year-old antique show and a playful three-week scavenger hunt along 7th Avenue.

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🌸 Micromoments

Small joys we noticed

Mitchell County's Bryce Miller Named Top WNC High School Athlete

Citizen Times

All Souls Cathedral Bells Ring Over Asheville Again After Helene

WLOS ABC 13

Biltmore Village Cathedral Launches Bold $10 Million Restoration Drive

828newsNOW.com

Hendersonville Bowlers Roll Toward $15K For Childhood Cancer

828newsNOW.com

WNC Advocates Rally to Protect Migrant Workers This Summer

Citizen Times

Hollin's Brilliant Brace Powers Asheville City FC to Victory

828newsNOW.com

That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱

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