Good News Asheville - May 18, 2026 - Issue #90
Monday, May 18, 2026
A Note From DylanLake Lure's back open and Habitat's calling for volunteers to swing hammers - feels like WNC stopped waiting and just started building again.
- Dylan
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✨ Today's Good News
Lake Lure Reopens Its Doors as WNC Celebrates Recovery Milestone
📰 828newsNOW.com
Lake Lure has officially reopened to the public, with Governor Josh Stein praising Western North Carolina's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene.
☀️ More Bright Spots
Habitat for Humanity Calls Asheville Volunteers to Raise Walls Together
📰 Mountain Xpress
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is inviting community volunteers to join wall-raising events and help build homes for local families.
Read more →Local LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Rallies Asheville Behind Southern Artist Fundraiser
📰 828newsNOW.com
A local LGBTQ+ nonprofit is organizing a collaborative fundraiser to support southern artists in the region.
Read more →Black Mountain Names New Recreation and Parks Director Jacob Guiot
📰 Black Mountain News
Black Mountain has appointed Jacob Guiot as its new Recreation and Parks director, bringing fresh leadership to community programs.
Read more →🌸 Micromoments
Small joys we noticed
Larry Harris Steps Up to Fill Black Mountain Town Council Seat
Black Mountain News
WNC Farms Show Grit and Recovery One Year After Helene
828newsNOW.com
That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱
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