Good News Asheville - May 12, 2026 - Issue #85
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A Note From DylanFarm doc gets a James Beard nod, seniors are running a soccer pitch for the first time, and some kids had to fight just to get their volleyball season recognized. Asheville doing its thing on a Tuesday.
- Dylan
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✨ Today's Good News
Asheville Farm Film Scores Prestigious James Beard Media Nomination
📰 Citizen Times
A documentary spotlighting an Asheville-area farm earned a James Beard Media Award nomination, bringing national attention to local agriculture.
☀️ More Bright Spots
WNC Boys Volleyball Teams Celebrate Hard-Won Official Recognition
📰 Citizen Times
WNC boys volleyball teams are celebrating the gratifying payoff of NCHSAA officially sanctioning their sport after years of advocacy.
Read more →Smoky Mountain Seniors Propel Soccer Team to Historic First
📰 Citizen Times
Smoky Mountain High School's senior class leads the soccer team to a historic first-place finish or milestone achievement.
Read more →Avery County Star Caitlin Shapiro Leads Team to Historic Playoff Run
📰 Citizen Times
Avery County's Caitlin Shapiro led her team to a record-breaking playoff run, showcasing local athletic talent in WNC.
Read more →🌸 Micromoments
Small joys we noticed
Asheville Poet Finds the Funny Bone Beneath the Heartstrings
Mountain Xpress
That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱
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