Good News Asheville - May 19, 2026 - Issue #91
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A Note From DylanBuncombe's chasing grant money to bring back the business corridors Helene wrecked, a nonprofit thrift store just opened its doors, and a beloved art center hits twenty years - not a bad Tuesday.
- Dylan
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✨ Today's Good News
Buncombe Pursues Millions to Revive Helene-Damaged Business Corridors
📰 828newsNOW.com
Buncombe County is pursuing millions in Hurricane Helene recovery funds to rebuild damaged business corridors.
☀️ More Bright Spots
Blessing Project Opens Thrift Store to Power Its Nonprofit Mission
📰 Black Mountain News
The Blessing Project has opened a new thrift store in Black Mountain to generate revenue for its nonprofit mission.
Read more →Open Hearts Art Center Celebrates Twenty Years of Creative Community
📰 Mountain Xpress
Open Hearts Art Center in Asheville marks 20 years of serving the local creative community.
Read more →Four WNC Volunteers Earn North Carolina's Top Honor for Service
📰 WLOS ABC 13
Four western NC volunteers received the Governor's Medallion Award, recognizing outstanding service across 24 counties.
Read more →🌸 Micromoments
Small joys we noticed
Lake Lure Beach Reopens for Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
828newsNOW.com
Lucky 200 Guests Score a Year of Free Coffee at New Café
Citizen Times
That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱
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