Good News Asheville - October 2, 2026 - Issue #134
Friday, October 2, 2026
A Note From DylanEcusta Trail's got money for the last 8 miles, and the Helene two-year pieces are out this week, so there's a lot of "what's next" in the air. Meanwhile somebody's still staging 369 monologues in a row, which feels about right for a Friday.
- Dylan
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✨ Today's Good News
Funding Locked In to Finish Final 8 Miles of Ecusta Trail
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Brevard has secured funding for the final 8 miles of the Ecusta Trail, completing a long-awaited regional greenway.
☀️ More Bright Spots
Two Years After Helene, WNC Builds Resilience for What's Next
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Two years after Helene, WNC communities are preparing for the next disaster by building on lessons learned.
Read more →Different Strokes! Opens Fourth Annual 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival
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Different Strokes! is launching its fourth annual 369 Monologue & Short Play Festival in Asheville, showcasing local playwrights and performers.
Read more →Weekend Fun: Asheville and WNC Events for October 2-4
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A guide to local events happening in Asheville and WNC from Oct. 2-4.
Read more →🌸 Micromoments
Small joys we noticed
Vote for Asheville's Best Taco Shop in Readers' Poll
Citizen Times
Marigold Dyes and Backyard Grapes: Gardening Tips for WNC
Mountain Xpress
That's all for today. Until tomorrow 🌱
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