Good News Asheville: Daily Local News from Asheville, NC
Good News Asheville (Asheville, NC)
The daily good news podcast for Asheville, North Carolina. Every morning in about two minutes, Maggie and Ben bring you the best local stories from Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina: new restaurants and businesses, community wins, Helene recovery, the outdoors, the arts, and the neighbors making the mountains better. No doom-scrolling. Just your daily dose of good. Covering Asheville, West Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Marshall and all of Western North Carolina. Get the free daily newsletter: https://goodnewsasheville.com/subscribe Every episode with full transcripts: https://goodnewsasheville.com/podcast Made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® w...
Episodes
Historic River Arts District Church Becomes Six Townhomes | Good News Asheville, Oct 17
In Asheville, a historic River Arts District church damaged by Helene opens as six restored townhomes along the French Broad River, while Stephens-Lee Community Center hosts a free Halloween costume swap. Other Western North Carolina highlights include a new cookbook from chef Katie Button, an Asheville on Bikes ride to Hellbender, and good news from Brevard and Haywood County.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 17, 2026 - Issue #149.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Biltmore Championship Sets 2027 Return in Arden & Asheville | Good News Asheville, Oct 16
In Western North Carolina, the Biltmore Championship announced its 2027 return to Arden alongside community grants, while Long's Chapel prepares a free dinner for Helene survivors. Asheville City Council also approved downtown business support, holiday wreaths, and a new Costco in Enka, with regional microdoses from Black Mountain to Waynesville.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 16, 2026 - Issue #148.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Historic Latta Place Breaks Ground in Huntersville | Good News Asheville, Oct 14
Across Western North Carolina, Huntersville, Hendersonville, and Canton, communities are celebrating Historic Latta Place breaking ground, a revamped bowling alley, a historic paper mill artifact, and a SpaceX rocket sighting. Plus, hear about pet vaccines in Boone, fresh school lunches and high school football in Transylvania County, and local support services in Asheville and Buncombe County.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 14, 2026 - Issue #146.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
God's Pit Crew Builds New McDowell County Home | Good News Asheville, Oct 13
In Western North Carolina, volunteers built a new home for a McDowell County family, Lowe's helped renovate a Fletcher firehouse kitchen, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence completed its historic dome restoration in Asheville. Listeners will also hear river cleanup updates, soccer academy milestones, and quick local highlights from across the mountains.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 13, 2026 - Issue #145.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Fish Return to Swannanoa River & New Weaverville Pickleball | Oct 12
Fish return naturally to the Swannanoa River above Lake Craig Dam, while Weaverville prepares for a new indoor pickleball club. Across Western North Carolina, community events include public art on the Reed Creek Greenway, a Waynesville memorial sculpture, and local gatherings in Brevard and Maggie Valley.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 12, 2026 - Issue #144.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Warren Wilson College Gets Historic $11 Million Gift | Oct 11
Warren Wilson College receives an eleven million dollar gift for science, while REACH of Haywood County opens a new advocacy center in Waynesville. Across Western North Carolina, an accessible fishing pier opens at Lake Tomahawk, Brevard honors emergency nurses, and Old Fort unveils wider downtown sidewalks.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 11, 2026 - Issue #143.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Free Day at Asheville Art Museum, Dam Removal & More | Oct 10
The Asheville Art Museum hosts a free community day, Black Mountain's golf course secures restoration funds, and Asheville plans the Lake Craig Dam removal. Across Western North Carolina, Canton plans new Pigeon River access, Working Wheels delivers its final replacement car, and Graveyard Fields opens a new connector trail.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 10, 2026 - Issue #142.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Buncombe Expands Mortgage Help, Ecusta Trail Funding & More | Oct 9
Buncombe County is offering emergency mortgage assistance to homeowners, and the Asheville Symphony is launching a lesson assistance program for students. Plus, we share trail updates, environmental cleanups, and community events across Western North Carolina.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 9, 2026 - Issue #141.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Eleven-Year-Old Camden Byers Translates for Helene Relief & More | Oct 8
An eleven-year-old bilingual student helps families at a West Asheville relief site, and Waynesville hosts its annual Church Street Art Show. We also share creative drop-in sessions in the River Arts District and positive updates from across Western North Carolina.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 8, 2026 - Issue #140.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Hot Springs Business Reopens & Ichiban Returns | Oct 7
A relocated business brings new life to Hot Springs, Ichiban reopens in Asheville, and the North Carolina Arboretum hires for Winter Lights. Plus, author Shelby Rae announces an upcoming local book signing alongside reopenings across Western North Carolina.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 7, 2026 - Issue #139.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Fish Unseen for Decades Return to the Swannanoa River | Oct 6
Fish species unseen for decades have returned to the Swannanoa River in Western North Carolina. We also cover Waynesville's new pedestrian safety plan, local restaurant updates, and community news.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 6, 2026 - Issue #138.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
WNC Water Recovery Heroes Win National Award & More | Oct 5
Western North Carolina's water recovery crews receive national recognition for their post-Helene restoration efforts. We also look at old-style camping at the Cradle of Forestry and the return of Highland Brewing's Thunderstruck Coffee Porter.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 5, 2026 - Issue #137.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Walk to End Alzheimer's in Fletcher & More | Oct 4
Hundreds gathered in Fletcher for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, while the Forest Service began seeding landslide areas. We also highlight local community stories from across Western North Carolina, including Asheville's Oktoberfest.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 4, 2026 - Issue #136.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Protecting Camp Rockmont and Big Wins for the River Arts District | Oct 3
In today's episode, we share the permanent protection of over three hundred acres near Black Mountain, a major grant for the RAD Creative Campus, and a quick roundup of local joys.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 3, 2026 - Issue #135.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678
Ecusta Trail Funding and Asheville's Resilience | Oct 2
Brevard secures funding for the final eight miles of the Ecusta Trail, Western North Carolina reflects on resilience two years after Helene, and local arts and events light up the weekend.Get your daily dose of good, free every morning: goodnewsasheville.com/subscribeFull transcript and every past episode: goodnewsasheville.com/podcastAdapted from Good News Asheville - October 2, 2026 - Issue #134.Good News Asheville is made possible by Dylan Lennon, REALTOR® with Unique: A Real Estate Collective, helping neighbors buy and sell homes across Western North Carolina. dylanlennon.com · (828) 412-0678