Good News Asheville - May 22, 2026 - Issue #93
Friday, May 22, 2026
A Note From DylanRiver money finally moving toward Swannanoa. Sourdough starter older than anyone's grandparents, still going. Good week to be in this city.
- Dylan
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✨ Today's Good News
State Funds Swannanoa River Restoration and Rosman Flood Recovery
📰 828newsNOW.com
State funding secured for Swannanoa riverfront restoration and Rosman floodplain projects, advancing post-Helene recovery efforts.
☀️ More Bright Spots
Andrew Bird Brings Landmark Album to Life With Asheville Symphony
📰 Mountain Xpress
Musician Andrew Bird performed his acclaimed breakthrough album live alongside the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
Read more →Black Mountain Bakery Bridges Generations With Century-Old Sourdough Craft
📰 Black Mountain News
A Black Mountain bakery is reviving century-old sourdough traditions, bridging 1926 and 2026 through artisan bread-making.
Read more →WNC Communities Unite to Honor Veterans This Memorial Day Weekend
📰 828newsNOW.com
WNC communities are hosting official Memorial Day ceremonies to honor veterans and their families across the region.
Read more →🌸 Micromoments
Small joys we noticed
Valley Rewind Uncovers Western North Carolina Sanatorium's Forgotten History
Black Mountain News
Zella's Deli Is Bringing Big New York Energy to Asheville
828newsNOW.com
That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱
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