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October 5, 2026

Good News Asheville - October 5, 2026 - Issue #137

Good News Asheville - Daily newsletter celebrating positive community stories from Asheville, NC

Monday, October 5, 2026

A Note From Dylan

Water folks getting a national award, a weekend camping like it's 1910 up at the Cradle of Forestry, and Thunderstruck back on tap at Highland. Not a bad Monday.

- Dylan

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✨ Today's Good News

Rebuild Stories

WNC's Helene Water Recovery Heroes Win National Recognition

📰 828newsNOW.com

WNC's water recovery work after Hurricane Helene has earned a national award.

💚 Why it matters: Recognizes the crews and agencies that restored safe drinking water to WNC residents after Helene, highlighting the region's resilience.
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☀️ More Bright Spots

Community Events

Camp Like It's the 1900s at the Cradle of Forestry

📰 WLOS ABC 13

The Cradle of Forestry in America is hosting an old-style camping event that shows visitors how people camped over a century ago.

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Small Business Wins

Highland Brewing Brings Back Its Beloved Thunderstruck Coffee Porter

📰 WLOS ABC 13

Highland Brewing has brought back its Thunderstruck Coffee Porter, a local collaboration, for a limited fall run.

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🌸 Micromoments

Small joys we noticed

Silver Lining: Helene Brings Surprising Benefit to the Swannanoa River

828newsNOW.com

Asheville Anime-Fest Returns With Voice Actors, Cosplay, and Local Vendors

WLOS ABC 13

Sushi Kingdom Opens Its Doors in Asheville's Westgate Area

r/asheville

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