Wake Up, Asheville!
By: Matt Peiken
Language: en
Categories: News, Daily
Catch up on all the Asheville news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.
Episodes
Friday, Jan. 9: Equity Programs Targeted + Broken Development Ordinance + School Funding Finalized
Jan 09, 2026Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
NC House panel targets Asheville, Raleigh equity programsAsheville to rewrite broken development ordinance by 2029Buncombe locks in school funding formula through 2029Federal cut endangers WNC full-service community schools rolloutFranklin votes to return Noquisiyi Mound to Eastern Band Cherokee Duration: 00:04:12Thursday, Jan. 8: Missing Middle Housing Stalled + Buncombe LIFT Funding + UNCA Removes Forest Art Installation
Jan 08, 2026Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville missing-middle zoning reforms stall amid gentrification fearsBuncombe weighs LIFT funding: river parks vs indoor centerBuncombe and Wake counties create 911 disaster backup pactWoodfin surf wave aims to spark tourism, new businessesUNC Asheville removes “Batland” art as woods protests grow Duration: 00:04:14Wednesday, Jan. 7: Pine Gate Bankruptcy Deal + I-40 Toll Road? + Interim Black Mountain Manager
Jan 07, 2026Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Pine Gate sells 1GW solar portfolio in bankruptcy dealI-40 west of Asheville could get first toll lanesEast Asheville booster pump station awaits Hazen & Sawyer reportVeteran interim manager Richard Hicks tapped to lead Black MountainLeicester stump dump proposal sparks dust, noise, traffic worries Duration: 00:04:17Tuesday, Jan. 6: 20 Jockey for Council Seats + Teen Center Allegations + Rural Health Aid
Jan 06, 2026Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
20 file for Asheville council, including former councilmember Keith YoungSuit alleges forced labor, strip searches at teen centersNC gets $213M rural health aid amid Medicaid cutsOver 1,000 Buncombe customers lose power, most in SwannanoaABCCM Safe & Warm drive seeks coats, heaters, donations Duration: 00:04:22Monday, Jan. 5: Prosecutor Removal Petition + Roads Still Blocked + Pricey Buses Curbed
Jan 05, 2026Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Judge advances petition to remove DA Ted BellU.S. 176 closure keeps Saluda businesses stranded post-HeleneAll Asheville Proterra electric buses sidelined amid parts shortageBuncombe 2026 property listing open; Feb. 2 deadlineAsheville plans Eagle–Market cultural corridor linking Pack Square Duration: 00:04:12Tuesday, Dec. 30: Sheriff's Race Grows + Code Purple On + Wesley Swearing-In + Costco Coming?
Dec 30, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Vic Morman joins Buncombe sheriff race, cites outreach prioritiesAsheville warming sites expand as Code Purple shelters activateDK Wesley sworn in as Asheville city manager Jan. 8Mellon-backed corridor redesign links Pack Square to The BlockCostco Asheville proposal stalls amid industrial-land, small-business concerns Duration: 00:03:57Monday, Dec. 29: Free Recovery Campground + NCDOT Buying Land + Buncombe Grants Open
Dec 29, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Free Helene-recovery campground planned beside Swannanoa warehouseNCDOT starts buying land for I-26 Connector north sectionBuncombe opens 2026-27 grants: housing, aging, equity, healthElk tangled in toddler swing reignites NC hunting debateWCU education leader: UNC syllabi-posting mandate chills academic freedom Duration: 00:04:12Tuesday, Dec. 23: Renew NC Deadline Extended + HCA Named in Wrongful Death Suit + Wilma Sherrill Dies +
Dec 23, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Renew NC disaster-housing deadline extended to Jan. 31.Wrongful death suit connects Mission/HCA to alleged hit+run.Former Rep. Wilma Sherrill, UNCA champion, dies at 86.Asheville High Athletic Hall of Fame names inaugural class.John Boyle: Asheville may crack down on neglected, abandoned buildings. Duration: 00:03:59Monday, Dec. 22: DA Williams Won't Rerun + Unemployment Drops + Biffle Helped WNC + 'Not Guilty' via Insanity + Arts Center Update
Dec 22, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
DA Todd Williams won’t seek fourth term in 2026. Buncombe unemployment hits 3.7%, matching state average post-Helene. NASCAR’s Greg Biffle flew Helene relief missions in WNC.Homeless woman 'not guilty' after insanity plea.Asheville arts center still in flux; Harrah’s ruled out. Duration: 00:04:07Friday, Dec. 19: Crowded Council Race + UNCA Plan Opposition + East Fork Pivot + Hendersonville Spill
Dec 19, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Jared Wheatley joins crowded Asheville City Council raceUNCA grad students oppose stadium, offer alternative visionEast Fork ends contracts early, plans $2.5M expansionDiabetic man sues Spruce Pine over violent arrestHendersonville spill sends wastewater into Mud Creek Duration: 00:04:20Thursday, Dec. 18: FEMA Workaround + Mosley Seeks Re-Election + Hospital Competition + Sex Crime Sentence + Mayoral Year in Review
Dec 18, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville gets $2.4M for Recreation Park Helene repairsMosley seeks re-election amid residency, tax, voting scrutinyBuncombe bed-expansion bids clash after AdventHealth win in courtAsheville Christian Academy ex-coach pleads guilty; gets 30-year sex registry.WNC mayors: markets, housing, trails — and 2026 affordability worries Duration: 00:04:25Wednesday, Dec. 17: Mosley Investigation + Restoring FEMA Grants + Doctor Stole Helene Donations + Water Outages
Dec 17, 2025Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
NC elections board probes Mosley residency, cross-state voting claimsJudge orders FEMA restore $200M NC mitigation grants*Florida doctor sentenced for stealing Helene relief donations in SwannanoaCold breaks lines; Haw Creek water outage into Tuesday nightFlat Rock church trails honor enslaved people, descendants, history Duration: 00:04:09Tuesday, Dec. 16: FEMA Buyouts Stalled + Rebuilding Parks + Improving Rentals + NIMBYism + Polling Sites Shifted
Dec 16, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
FEMA buyouts stalled; 500+ Helene homeowners stuck paying mortgages.Asheville seeks ideas to rebuild Helene-ravaged riverfront parks.Renew NC funds small rentals for landlords promising affordable rents.Haw Creek housing fight: Boyle says NIMBYism blocks improvements.Buncombe shifts seven polling sites; Claxton move sparks criticism. Duration: 00:04:10Monday, Dec. 15: Weaverville Hospital + Mosley Tax Exemption + Council Candidate + Black Mountain vs. Brewery + Swannanoa Bike Park
Dec 15, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Court ruling clears AdventHealth’s 67-bed Weaverville hospital construction.Mosley kept Atlanta homestead exemption while serving Asheville councilBall files for Asheville City Council; won’t seek commission reelectionBlack Mountain Brewing disputes cease-and-desist; urges independent planning investigationBeacon Park bike park planned on Swannanoa mill site Duration: 00:04:11Friday, Dec. 12: Edwards' Challengers + Dems Target NC-11 + Black Mountain Shakeup + Student Food Insecurity + Nina Simone Home Restored
Dec 12, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Three Democrats and a primary challenger target Edwards in NC-11.National Democrats now label NC-11 a top 2026 battleground.Black Mountain town manager resigns after building inspection failures.Survey finds widespread food insecurity at five North Carolina colleges.Nina Simone’s restored Tryon childhood home now awaits public future. Duration: 00:04:21Thursday, Dec. 11: $1B in Helene Recovery + Some Still Stranded + Costco Opposition + Big Ivy Struggle + Record of Worship
Dec 11, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene recovery funding tops $1B for Western North CarolinaDavis Mountain Road residents still stranded amid Helene landslide repairsEconomic coalition opposes Enka Costco, warns of lost industryBig Ivy residents fight Forest Service plan to cut old-growthAsheville educator breaks worship-visit record, celebrates interfaith diversity Duration: 00:04:18Wednesday, Dec. 10: Miller Running Again + Detention Officer Fired + BID Assessed + Weaverville Hospital Delays + Black Mountain Brewery Skirmish
Dec 10, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe Sheriff Miller seeks third term to expand reform-minded, accredited policing.Detention officer fired after clerical mix-up, repeated Buncombe jail lapses.Downtown BID judged effective through ambassadors, cleaning, hospitality and referrals.Hospital delays leave Madison County relying on distant, overburdened Mission.Brewery challenges deck closure after Black Mountain concedes past permitting errors. Duration: 00:04:13Tuesday, Dec. 9: Code Purple + New Recovery Grants + Lingering Debris + Housing Programs + Graffiti Dascshund
Dec 09, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Code Purple extends shelter options during ongoing WNC freezeNew DEQ program helps WNC communities secure Helene recovery grantsMountainTrue crews haul tons of Helene debris from WNC creeksState readies Helene-funded multi-family, workforce housing programs for WNCAuggie the dachshund fights Asheville’s silliest sidewalk chalk citation Duration: 00:04:15Monday, Dec. 8: New City Manager + Distressed Counties + Mission Trauma + East Fork Expansion + Five R=Points Revival
Dec 08, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville taps DK Wesley as next city manager post-HeleneHelene damage pushes six WNC counties into higher distress tiersMission Hospital earns Level I trauma status amid safety concernsEast Fork Pottery plans major Asheville expansion, adding higher-wage jobsHelene-displaced businesses revive Asheville’s Five Points creative corridor Duration: 00:04:12Friday, Dec. 5: Edwards Primary Challenge + Homelessness on Rise + Home Values Explained + Helene Assistance Awaits + Saluda Trail Advances
Dec 05, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Adam Smith presents primary challenge to Chuck Edwards.Advocates urge more housing, support as Buncombe homelessness hits 755.County explains 2026 reappraisal: higher values won’t always raise taxes.Many WNC Homeowners still haven’t applied for rebuilding assistance.Saluda Grade Trail advances after corridor purchase, despite storm delays. Duration: 00:04:06Thursday, Dec. 4: APD Traffic Help + Urban Forest Restart + Ingles Losses + Teachers with Guns
Dec 04, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville plans civilian team to handle minor crash investigations.Asheville restarts urban forest planning, seeks broad community input.Tropical Storm Helene cuts Ingles profits, prompts Swannanoa store rebuild.New law lets some Asheville private-school staff carry guns.Fiedler: GOP reshapes election oversight, advancing Trump-aligned voter strategy. Duration: 00:04:43Wednesday, Dec. 3: Public Park Input + Prather Defending Seat + Build Hendersonville + Thomas Wolfe Award Finalists
Dec 03, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville seeks public input on Helene-damaged riverfront park recovery.Lindsey Prather launches re-election bid in Buncombe’s shifting District 115.Hendersonville launches Build Hendersonville, inviting residents’ ideas for improvements.Ben Long’s frescoes form a living heritage trail across WNC.Thomas Wolfe Award finalists celebrate Western North Carolina’s literary richness. Duration: 00:04:12Tuesday, Dec. 2: Mission Noncompliance + Farmers Still Struggling + Violent Crime Drop + Challenge to Pless + Pisgah's Decade
Dec 02, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Regulators cite deadly failures as Mission Hospital remains noncompliant.Report: Helene-battered small farms struggle as federal aid denied.Asheville violent crime falls sharply, even as property offenses rise.Retired judge Danny Davis challenges Rep. Mark Pless in 118th.Pisgah Conservancy marks decade of volunteer-driven forest restoration projects. Duration: 00:04:28Monday, Dec. 1: Post-Helene Toxins + Dems Attack Whatley's Helene Effort + Salvage Station Plans Indoors Return + Secret Recorder Arrest
Dec 01, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Study finds Helene left French Broad River loaded with toxins.Democrats target Whatley’s Helene recovery record in 2026 Senate race.Asheville man admits hiding Starbucks bathroom cameras, recording unsuspecting customers.Salvage Station relocating indoors to River Arts District Homer building.Asheville seeks public input on post-Helene riverfront park recoveries. Duration: 00:04:17Tuesday, Nov. 25: Wells Fargo Building Purchase + Outdoor Concert Venue + Haw Creek Appeal + Forest Service Sued
Nov 25, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Local firm buys downtown Wells Fargo building; tenants stay put.City panel backs Orange Peel’s 6,000-cap riverside concert venue.Haw Creek subdivision eyes court fight after bridge access denial.Environmental groups sue Forest Service over Nolichucky salvage logging.Buncombe libraries restore and expand hours after Helene service cuts. Duration: 00:04:00Monday, Nov. 24: Interim Police Chief + Emma Residents' Lawsuit + Free Childcare for Helene-Impacted Families + Pisgah Passage Trail
Nov 24, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Deputy Jackie Stepp appointed Asheville’s interim police chief during transition.Emma residents sue to block townhouses, preserve cooperative mobile homes.State funds free childcare for Helene-impacted families across WNC.Indivisible Asheville organizers pursue tipping-point participation through sustained protests.New Pisgah Passage loop connects Brevard to surrounding public lands. Duration: 00:03:50Friday, Nov. 21: Pratt & Whitney Fast-Track? + Haw Creek Plan Rejected + AVL Cost of Living + SoCon Deal
Nov 21, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
State Incentives: Pratt & Whitney got fast-tracked funding despite missed job goals, sparking backlash.Haw Creek Vote: Asheville rejected a 49-home, 35-townhome plan over flooding concerns.Cost of Living: Report says single adults need $117K to live comfortably in Asheville.SoCon Deal: Asheville secured the Southern Conference basketball tournament through 2035.Civic Openings: Residents invited to apply for Asheville boards and commissions. Duration: 00:04:09Thursday, Nov. 20: Immigrant Support + Helene Recovery + Urban Forest + Book Exchange + Odd APD Record
Nov 20, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Immigrant Support: Asheville and Buncombe reaffirm immigrant protections amid federal activity.Helene Recovery: Buncombe approves broad Helene recovery plan across county.Urban Forest: Asheville seeks input for urban-forest management plan.Book Exchange: Story Parlor owners expand programming.Odd NFL Record: Asheville Police set drone flag record in Charlotte. Duration: 00:04:22Wednesday, Nov. 19: Immigration Resolution + Ox Creek Fire + Deaverview Park + Brevard Police Chief + Lumbee Recognition
Nov 19, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Immigration Resolution: Council member Roney proposes banning city property use for civil immigration enforcement.Ox Creek Fire: 10-acre Weaverville wildfire fully contained; evacuations lifted.Deaverview Park Plan: 342-acre park would expand city’s park lands by 60 percent.Brevard Police Chief: Captain Christy Wentzell becomes Brevard’s first woman police chief, starting January.Lumbee Recognition: Senate hearing advances 2025 Lumbee Fairness Act amid Cherokee opposition. Duration: 00:03:55Tuesday, Nov. 18: ICE protests in Asheville + Local Fires + Biltmore Village Rebuilds + TDA Funds for PGA?
Nov 18, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
In Asheville, residents protest against border patrol agents operating in CharlottePanther Creek fire 60% contained; Ox Creek fire 10 acres 40% containedBiltmore Village rebuilds with community help, grants for Helene damage repairsOpinion: Is the Biltmore Championship golf tournament a good use of TDA funds? Or is it tone deaf?Nonprofit’s approach: Whatever it takes, breaking down perceived barriersMonday, Nov. 17: Asheville's ICE position + Lexington Sidewalk + Walton Refresh + Troll Arrival
Nov 17, 2025Today's episode includes these stories:
ICE Plans: Asheville leaders reject participation in possible federal immigration raids.Sidewalk Fix: Lexington Avenue replacement project advances with 2026 construction timeline.Energy Savings: State buildings cut use, saving $200M; A-B Tech excels.Walton Refresh: Asheville launches new engagement phase for historic pool redesign.Troll Arrival: Arboretum debuts twelve giant Dambo sculptures through February. Duration: 00:04:12Friday, Nov. 14: HCA Violated Terms? + Swannanoa Housing + Kat Williams Dies + The Backswing of Sports Tourism + School Board News
Nov 14, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
‘Incompetent Leaders’: AG says HCA violated oncology agreement at Mission Hospital.Swannanoa Housing: 170 affordable units approved to aid post-Helene recovery.Kat Williams: Asheville blues legend dies unexpectedly at 58.School Board: Audit clean; superintendent’s contract extended despite concerns.The Backswing: Asheville spent years securing Biltmore Championship PGA event Duration: 00:04:21Thursday, Nov. 13: UNCA Hires Consultant + Parkway Business Struggles + I-40 Freeze Gridlock + Climbing at Chimney Rock
Nov 13, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
UNCA Taps Advisors for Campus Planning: Firm to design review process for future university projects.Businesses Along Parkway Face Uncertainty: Landslides cripple tourism; repairs delayed until 2026.Former Student Sentenced in Fatal Crash: Driver pleads guilty after deadly high-speed prom wreck.Freeze Turns I-40 Into Gridlock: Refreeze causes 20 crashes, five-hour I-40 backup.Climbers Gain New Access Near Chimney Rock: Nonprofits open 16-acre site with expert-level climbing routes. Duration: 00:04:14Wednesday, Nov. 12: Mission Avoids Penalties + HCA Profits Soar + LEAF Needs Support + Airport Delays + Montreat Lodge OKd
Nov 12, 2025Today's episode includes these stories:
Mission Avoids Penalties: Mission escapes major sanctions after repeat “Immediate Jeopardy” safety citation.HCA Profits Rise: HCA Healthcare posts $3.8B revenue jump, raises annual forecast.LEAF Needs Support: Arts nonprofit LEAF launches fundraiser after storm losses and funding cuts.Airport Delays Continue: Asheville travelers face delays, cancellations amid lingering FAA flight cuts.Montreat Lodge Approved: Court clears Montreat’s Mountain Retreat Association to build new lodge. Duration: 00:04:09Tuesday, Nov. 11: Black Flight + Heating Aid + PGA's Return + Highway Closures + Yoga Center's Sale
Nov 11, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville Watchdog Series: Final “Losing Our Soul” report spotlights community-led efforts to rebuild Black Asheville.Heating Aid at Risk: Federal shutdown threatens LIEAP heating assistance for low-income WNC residents.I-26 Bridge Work: Nightly I-26 closures underway as crews remove the old Blue Ridge Parkway bridge.PGA Returns to Asheville: Biltmore Championship to bring PGA TOUR golf back to Asheville in 2026.Yoga Center Sale: AyurPrana finalizes $3M purchase of Asheville Yoga Center, expanding wellness hub.Monday, Nov. 10: Rare Edwards Interview + Property Tax Appraisals + New Oakley Firehouse + Mother Earth Transition
Nov 10, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Congressman Interviewed: Rep. Chuck Edwards touts Helene aid work, blames Democrats for shutdown.Recovery Funds: WNC counties receive $155M in new federal disaster relief allocations.Property Reappraisal: Buncombe to reassess all properties in 2026 after Helene losses.Public Safety Plan: Asheville advances $14.5M Oakley complex with solar-powered fire station.Local Food Transition: Mother Earth Food ends deliveries; Terramonga Farm to continue mission.Friday, Nov. 7: Food Insecurity + Resignation After Threat + School Funding + Worker Shortage
Nov 07, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Food Insecurity: Shutdown deepens hunger crisis as SNAP aid freezes for 30,000 residents.Disaster Aid: Feds release $155M more for WNC storm recovery amid delays.Threat Resignation: Henderson County Democrat chair quits after threats tied to protest.School Funding: Educators decry cuts, call for renewed support for public schools.Worker Shortage: Waynesville faces 40% public works turnover, launches pay study. Duration: 00:04:10Thursday, Nov. 6: Election Results + Housing Conditions + County Strategic Plan + Food Truck Pilot
Nov 06, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Election Results: Dee Lawrence elected Weaverville mayor; Woodfin council sees major turnover.Races Outside Buncombe: Sylva, Waynesville voters choose leaders amid growth and culture debates.Housing Conditions: Evergreen Ridge tenants report worsening mold, leaks, and limited protections.Strategic Plan: Buncombe adopts 2030 roadmap focusing on recovery, housing, and health.Food Truck Pilot: Asheville launches weekly downtown program to boost post-Helene tourism. Duration: 00:04:14Wednesday, Nov. 5: New Housing Authority CEO + Traffic Enforcement + Outdoor Venue Planned
Nov 05, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Housing Authority: Ella Santos named Asheville Housing Authority CEO after year-long vacancy.Traffic Enforcement: APD issues 563 citations in Halloween safety campaign, no fatalities.Resilience Grants: Asheville seeks $415M in FEMA funds for hazard mitigation projects.Investigation: Chief Justice Newby’s ruling legalized GOP gerrymandering before 2024 election.Outdoor Venue: Orange Peel plans new flood-resilient Thompson Street concert space. Duration: 00:04:12Tuesday, Nov. 4: Mission Fulfills Promise + River Debris + MANNA Moves
Nov 04, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Mission Staffing: Hospital hires 200 new workers, but nurse retention concerns persist.River Cleanup: MountainTrue removes 10,000 pounds of Helene debris from rivers daily.MANNA Moves: Food bank relocates to Mills River facility after storm damage.Winter Shelter: Asheville expands Code Purple beds, offers free transit to sites.Park Funding: Shutdown forces cutbacks to Smokies, Parkway operations as aid dwindles. Duration: 00:03:58Monday, Nov. 3: UNCA behind promised schedule + Woodfin, Weaverville elections + Gentrification series
Nov 03, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
UNCA Development: University delays commission on controversial stadium project atop campus forest.Food Response: Buncombe, nonprofits expand aid as shutdown threatens SNAP, WIC access.Municipal Elections: Woodfin, Weaverville voters decide key races amid growth, recovery debates.Gentrification Series: Watchdog examines how “slim-tall” homes reshape Asheville’s Black neighborhoods.Andrea Clark: Beloved photographer who chronicled Asheville’s Black history dies at 80.Friday, Oct. 31: Code Purple expands + Weaverville election nears + Gillespie Gap protected
Oct 31, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Code Purple: Asheville approves shelter plan with expanded services.Weaverville Election: Candidates focus on growth, housing and safety near new hospital.Early Voting: Madison County trims voting sites from three to one.Land Protection: Foothills Conservancy secures 834 acres at Gillespie Gap.Greenway Project: Nasty Branch Greenway to honor Southside history, construction begins next year.Thursday, Oct. 30: Why Black AVL leaves + Recovery boards + Tourism rebound
Oct 30, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Urban Renewal: AVL Watchdog details Southside’s destruction and lasting impact on Black Asheville.Recovery Boards: City Council forms four advisory groups to steer Helene recovery.Tourism Rebound: Hotels recover faster than rentals as Asheville tourism slowly improves.River Cleanup: MountainTrue gets $750K grant to expand post-Helene restoration work.Food Aid: BeLoved Asheville launches “EAT Card” program to combat hunger locally. Duration: 00:04:24Wednesday, Oct. 29: Aid stoppage looming + Money for recovery jobs + Another NC-11 challenger
Oct 29, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Shutdown may delay SNAP, WIC aid for 1.4M North CaroliniansFederal grant releases final $4M for Helene recovery jobsUNC professor Paul Maddox joins Democrats challenging Rep. Chuck EdwardsUNCA Lecture Series explores Southern Indigenous identity and environmentHoliday flights to Asheville down 9%, among nation’s steepest declinesFriday, Oct. 24: Assault appeal + SNAP delays + More affordable housing + New gallery leadership
Oct 24, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Assault Appeal: Swannanoa man appeals conviction for assault during Trump’s 2024 visit.SNAP Delays: Shutdown threatens food aid for 30,000 Buncombe residents, nonprofits brace.Affordable Housing: Haywood Street opens 41-unit Lady Gloria Ridge Community downtown.Gallery Leadership: Blue Spiral 1 names Nicole McConville as new director.Cherokee Exhibit: WCU unveils permanent Cherokee language and culture display. Duration: 00:03:54Thursday, Oct. 23: Redistricting finalized + Gerrymandered power grab + I-40 toll plan + Helene recovery
Oct 23, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Redistricting Finalized: NC GOP passes map potentially adding one seat, weakening Dem Rep. Davis.Fiedler Column: Watchdog critic condemns GOP gerrymandering as undemocratic power grab.I-40 Toll Plan: Officials weigh adding express toll lanes between Clyde and Asheville.Helene Recovery: Buncombe allocates $14M for storm repairs, landslide mitigation.Neighborhood Grants: Asheville to host Oct. 29 workshop.Wednesday, Oct. 22: Gerrymander approved + Mission Hospital sanctioned + No plan to move RAD
Oct 22, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Redistricting Map: NC GOP approves new gerrymandered map likely adding one U.S. House seat.Mission Sanctioned: Federal regulators place Mission Hospital in ‘immediate jeopardy’ over safety.Voter Trial: Groups challenge NC’s same-day registration law as discriminatory.RAD Report: Asheville denies plans to relocate River Arts District despite study.Campground Renovation: Davidson River Campground closing until 2026 for major upgrades.Tuesday, Oct. 21: Hospital competition + Closed meetings probe + Airport expansion + Bears released
Oct 21, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Hospital Expansion: Four health systems compete to add 129 beds in Buncombe.Closed Meetings Probe: Buncombe commissioners face investigation over possible open-meetings violation.Redistricting Map: NC GOP targets First District to expand congressional majority.Airport Expansion: Asheville airport begins South Terminal demolition for $400M upgrade.Bear Release: Twelve rehabilitated cubs returned to wild; tracking continues statewide. Duration: 00:04:16Monday, Oct. 20: Mission cited + Black population decline + 'No Kings' rally + Woodfin election
Oct 20, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Mission Cited: State cites Mission Hospital for safety failures, risking federal sanctions.Black Population Decline: Asheville’s Black community shrinking amid gentrification and rising housing costs.Flood Resilience Grants: Three WNC counties get $1M for French Broad flood mitigation.Woodfin Leadership: Mayor McAllister faces ethics fallout, unfinished projects before election.No Kings Rally: Thousands protest authoritarianism in Asheville’s Pack Square Park demonstration. Duration: 00:04:39Friday, Oct. 17: Students hit at bus stop + Day of action + Indigo DeSouza homecoming
Oct 17, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Bus Stop Crash: Two students hospitalized after being hit near T.C. Roberson.Social District Delay: Council postpones South Slope vote amid equity, displacement concerns.Local Elections: Waynesville, Canton, Clyde races focus on recovery and smart growth.Day of Action: Asheville joins national “No Kings” protests opposing authoritarian policies.Indigo De Souza: Asheville native returns home for concert after losing Marshall home. Duration: 00:03:51Thursday, Oct. 16: Early voting begins + New Orange Peel owners + Helene transformed relationships
Oct 16, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Early Voting: Weaverville, Woodfin elections open today; polls run through Nov. 1.Helene Relationships: Storm tested — and transformed — love, loss, and resilience across WNC.City Council: Asheville joins RenewNC housing program; debates social district, new events.ADA Settlement: NC nursing homes must admit patients with substance use disorders.Orange Peel Sale: Venue’s managers buy club, plan new 6,000-capacity outdoor site. Duration: 00:04:00Wednesday, Oct. 15: FEMA delays + Community organizer suspects arson + A.C. Reynolds alum sets record
Oct 15, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
FEMA Delays: Gov. Stein criticizes stalled Helene relief; 300 applications unapproved.Organizer Fire: Activist Jen Hampton’s car burns in suspected arson incident.*Pedestrian Plan: Buncombe launches committee to improve walkability, safety, and access.Land Conservation: Conserving Carolina surpasses 50,000 acres protected across WNC.*Local NFL Star: A.C. Reynolds alum Rico Dowdle sets record for Panthers.* paid subscriptions required to access full story.
Duration: 00:04:09Tuesday, Oct. 14: Redistricting vote + Housing impact + Cannabis scrutiny + From actor to cadet
Oct 14, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Redistricting Vote: NC GOP plans new map to gain additional congressional seat.Housing Impact: Shutdown delays loom, but WNC homelessness programs remain stable.Cannabis Scrutiny: Sen. Tillis questions Cherokee marijuana program; tribe defends legality.Campus Recovery: Warren Wilson secures $1.5M for Helene damage repairs.Late-Career Recruit: At 65, actor Jerry O’Donnell trains as Asheville police cadet. Duration: 00:04:18Monday, Oct. 13: Richmond Hill reopens + WNC nonprofit burnout + The next Greta Thunberg?
Oct 13, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Richmond Hill Park largely reopened; disc golf returns Oct. 25.WNC nonprofits face burnout, funding shortfalls one year post-Helene.Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helps first responders manage trauma, depression.Nine-year-old’s Tubing for Trash inspires community waterway cleanups.More ‘No Kings’ rallies planned across WNC to defend democracy.Friday, Oct 10: Edwards profits from himself + Food assistance continues + Don't feed the bears + Weaverville election
Oct 10, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Self-campaign lending: Rep. Chuck Edwards earned $20K interest on loans to campaign.
Food Assistance: SNAP, WIC benefits continue statewide through October despite shutdown.
Water Systems: Asheville to retire FEMA filters, plan $100M permanent upgrade.
Wildlife Ordinance: Biltmore Forest bans feeding bears, sets $50 violation fine.
Weaverville Election: Six council candidates stress growth management, safety, and transparency.
Thursday, Oct. 9: Local campus oversight + Cherokee step in + Housing recovery + Job market
Oct 09, 2025Today’s newscast includes these stories:
Campus Oversight: New law exempts UNC Asheville from city zoning and review
Tribal Action: Cherokee Nation funds Highway 441 operations during federal shutdown*
Housing Recovery: Renew NC program continues despite shutdown, aiding 3,700 households*
Job Market: Buncombe unemployment steady; health care, education sectors show growth
Paramedic Expansion: $500K grant boosts Buncombe’s community paramedic program, adding new staff
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Wednesday, Oct. 8: County recovery plan + Student mental health challenges + Book debates + Faculty organizing
Oct 08, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene Recovery: Buncombe County outlines 114 projects; major infrastructure, housing priorities.
Student Mental Health: Helene’s trauma lingers as therapy referrals surge across schools.
Book Debates: Parents renew fights over school library content, prompting censorship fears.
Faculty Organizing: NC professors unite to defend academic freedom amid federal shifts.**
Asheville History: On this day in 1907, a vote made Asheville an early adopter of prohibition.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: Hospital showdown + Economic rebound + AVL Mayor scrutiny + 'No' to Gerrymandering
Oct 07, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Hospital Showdown: AdventHealth, Mission CEOs clash over new Weaverville hospital proposal.
Economic Rebound: Asheville small businesses report first post-storm sales growth uptick.
Farm Aid Freeze: Federal shutdown halts disaster payments, deepening WNC farmers’ losses.**
Mayor Scrutiny: Columnist questions potential conflicts in Mayor Manheimer’s legal career.
Fair Maps Push: Poll shows 84% of NC voters oppose partisan gerrymandering.
Monday, Oct. 6: UNCA leadership scrutinized + City manager search survey + Transit redesign + Marshall courthouse question
Oct 06, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
UNC Asheville Leadership: Chancellor van Noort faces criticism over cuts, DEI rollback, transparency.
City Manager Search: Survey shows residents want empathetic, innovative leader for recovery.
Transit Redesign: Asheville weighs frequent service vs. wider coverage in bus overhaul.
Marshall Courthouse: Madison County debates future of storm-damaged historic courthouse, town hall.
Language Access: Haywood County expands Spanish outreach, translation tools after Helene.
Friday, Oct. 3: Recovery funding delays + Parkway bridge opens + Riverside rink + Weaverville mayor stepping down
Oct 03, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene Recovery Delays: Shutdown threatens FEMA funds, repairs, and fall tourism.
Parkway Bridge Opens: New Blue Ridge Parkway bridge marks major I-26 milestone.
Riverside Rink Revives: Former storm-hit site becomes community skating, hockey venue.
Weaverville Mayor Steps Down: Fitzsimmons leaves after growth, infrastructure and Helene recovery.
Weekend Events Packed: Food, beer, circus, theater and festivals fill Asheville.
Thursday, Oct. 2: Shutdown impacts parks + Noise ordinance revisited + TDA grants + Cawthorn Part Deux
Oct 02, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Shutdown Impacts Parks: Visitor centers closed; no updates on trails or roads.
Noise Ordinance Vote: Asheville considers more concerts to boost downtown economy.
Tourism Grants Approved: $9M to expand sports, recreation, and science venues.
Comms Still Fragile: Helene exposed broadband gaps; resilience improvements still needed.
Cawthorn Runs Again: Ex-NC rep launches congressional bid in Florida.
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Helene water recovery + Climate resilience + Backup radios + Forest loss
Oct 01, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Water Recovery: Asheville begins storm debris cleanup, part of nine resilience projects.
Climate Resilience: 2018 plan resurfaces; leaders push action beyond past studies.
Backup Radios: Black Mountain builds solar-powered VHF system for disaster response.
Home Repairs: 3,000 families still waiting; federal delays stall Renew NC.
Forest Loss: Helene destroyed 25 acres of rare spruce-fir habitat.
Tuesday, Sept. 30: School lockdown + Church threat + Medicaid cuts + Transit survey
Sep 30, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
School Lockdown – Bomb threat prompts brief closure, no danger found.
Church Threat – Asheville polling site targeted in Moldova election hoax.
Medicaid Cuts – Funding deadlock risks reduced care for 3.1 million.
All Souls – Historic church needs millions, community help to recover.
Transit Survey – City seeks public input to shape ART system.
Duration: 00:04:10Monday, Sept. 29: Storm outlook + Swannanoa remembers + Hospital lauded + City settles suit
Sep 29, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Storm Outlook – Asheville expects minimal rain despite statewide emergency.
Community Remembers – Swannanoa honors 43 lives lost to Helene.
Hospital Response – Mission staff improvised care, delivered 33 babies.
Water Vulnerability – Asheville system fragile; costly FEMA filters may end.
Lawsuit Settlement – City drops race-based language in commission appointments.
Friday, Sept. 26: Housing challenges + Food insecurity + Marquee comeback + Blues festival
Sep 26, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Housing Recovery: Thousands still displaced; federal delays stall WNC rebuilding programs.
Food Insecurity: Pantry visits, meal demand surge nearly year after Helene.
Climate Resilience: Advocates push city for stronger action on climate readiness.
River Arts District: Marquee gallery reopens after major flood renovations.
Blues Festival: Black Mountain festival to aid recovery with music and community spirit.
Duration: 00:04:00Thursday, Sept. 25: Helene donations from Trump + Service industry pain + Biltmore Village resilience
Sep 25, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene Donations: Trump campaign raised $8M, questions remain on fund distribution.
Biltmore Village: 70% of merchants return, recovery continues after Helene flooding.
Service Industry: Hospitality workers report PTSD, job losses, declining wages post-Helene.
Botany Woods: East Asheville community rebuilding, some considering FEMA-funded buyouts.
Malvern Hills Pool: City unveils redesign plans, residents push to preserve footprint.
Wednesday, Sept. 24: Primary challenge to Edwards + Landslide safety measures + Federal boost for Helene damage
Sep 24, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Election Challenge: Storm relief leader Adam Smith enters GOP primary against Edwards.
Landslide Safety: Buncombe pilots slope fixes, FEMA buyouts continue.
Road Repairs: State gets $1.15B for Helene-damaged infrastructure.
Sewer Upgrade: Blasting begins at French Broad River Park project.
Parking Closures: Wall Street deck shuts, Rankin reopens downtown.
Tuesday, Sept. 23: Helene one year later + Bat Cave rebuild + More Parkway reopened
Sep 23, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene one year later: Recovery mixed, with jobs up but housing and food needs rising.
County lessons: Pinder prioritizes training, resilient shelters, and a permanent EOC.
Bat Cave rebuild: $200M in road repairs underway, residents vow to stay.
Parkway access: Craggy Gardens reopens, $1.5M in upgrades planned.
Hospital lockdown: Three injured in shootings, Mission briefly secured.
Monday, Sept. 22: Post-Helene priorities, recovery boards and plans + This day in history
Sep 22, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Mayor’s Priority: Manheimer stresses Helene recovery, seeks federal aid for Asheville.
Lake Lure Funding: Officials redirect FEMA funds, Flowering Bridge won’t be rebuilt.
Recovery Boards: Asheville forms four Helene boards, invites residents to apply.
Draft Recovery Plan: Buncombe unveils 114 projects; community feedback open until October.
This Day in History: 1978: President Carter visits Asheville; 1897: Vance Monument contract.
Friday, Sept. 19: Pisgah Legal layoffs + Student homelessness + Cooper leads in early polling
Sep 19, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Medicaid Cuts: Pisgah Legal faces 10% staff cuts from funding shortfall.
Student Homelessness: Over 2,500 students statewide lost housing after Helene.
Senate Race: Roy Cooper leads early polls in 2026 Senate race.
Gerrymandering: NC case enabled partisan redistricting driving today’s national map fights.
Asheville History: 1917 send-off honored Asheville draftees departing for World War I.
Thursday, Sept. 18: More Mission scrutiny + Restaurants, farms struggling + 'Not guilty' plea to flag burning
Sep 18, 2025This newscast includes these stories:
Mission patient death sparks staffing concerns and state inspection visits.
WNC veteran pleads not guilty after flag-burning near White House.
Restaurants, farms still struggling after Helene; leaders seek stronger aid.
NC schools urge ridership next week to boost bus funding.
Buncombe advances Deaverview Mountain park plan with grants and partnerships.
Wednesday, Sept. 17: Stein requests $13.5B in aid + Inspectors return to Mission + GOP lawmakers propose crime package
Sep 17, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Gov. Stein seeks $13.5B federal aid for Helene recovery.
State reinspects Mission Hospital amid safety complaints, staffing concerns.
GOP lawmakers propose crime package, death penalty revival in Raleigh.
Haw Creek pursues Firewise certification to reduce wildfire risks.
Gateway Park redesign adds flood resilience, gardens, and green space.
Tuesday, Sept. 16: More Parkway reopened + A call to replace chief internally + New shelter beds
Sep 16, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after landslide repairs restore park access.
Columnist John Boyle urges Asheville to hire next police chief internally.
Asheville approves $250K for 40 emergency shelter beds.
No charges filed after viral Asheville attack video incident.
Committee recommends aesthetics, greenways for I-26 flyover bridge project.
Monday, Sept. 15: Wrongful death suit dismissed + Answers to water letters + Congress race grows + NC progressive caucus forms
Sep 15, 2025These stories are included in today's newscast:
Wrongful death suit: Judge dismisses Buncombe case, may refile in state.
Water letters: Asheville clarifies confusing lead pipe notices; no danger found.
Helene report: County praises shelters, cites communication, training failures.
Congress race: Dr. Hudspeth joins Democrats challenging Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Progressive caucus: NC Democrats form group to boost progressive agenda.
Friday, Sept. 12: Reparations recommendations + impact of DOJ letter + Edwards accused of overstating role + Music for Helene benefit
Sep 12, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Police oversight: Racial Justice Coalition urges stronger APD accountability, transparency. /
Reparations stalled: DOJ warning leaves Asheville reparations plan nearly dead. /
Recovery aid frustration: Edwards accused of overstating Helene relief role. /
Deerfield expansion: Retirement community wins approval for major South Asheville buildout. /
Benefit music: WNC musicians release album, festival marking Helene anniversary.
Thursday, Sept. 11: Wildfire season prep + battle over quadriplegic transfer + affordable housing funding + FEMA aid + this day in hostory
Sep 11, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Wildfire season prep: Officials brace for fall wildfires; crews, residents urged ready. /
Quadriplegic hospital transfer: Man moved from Mission Hospital; family fights for his return. /
Affordable housing funding: Asheville allocates $10M to expand affordable housing loans. /
FEMA disaster aid: NC communities receive $12M for Hurricane Helene recovery. /
This Day in History: Linn Cove Viaduct completed 1987, finishing iconic Blue Ridge Parkway.
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Housing project approved + voter ID upheld + black bear encounters + this day in history
Sep 10, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Meadows at Haw Creek: Housing project approved; neighbors worry about bridge flooding. /
NC constitutional amendments: Voter ID, tax cap amendments upheld by judges. /
Bear shooting in Asheville: Resident shot aggressive bear; cubs released safely. /
Black bears roaming: Bears enter feeding frenzy; officials warn neighborhoods. /
Vance Monument history: Monument built 1897, removed 2021 over Vance legacy.
Tuesday, Sept. 9: Reaction to DOJ warning + Gun link to violent crime + Deaverview Mountain parkland
Sep 09, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville leaders react to DOJ warning. /
Asheville task force links gun cases, helping cut violent crime. /
$4.5M grant funds Deaverview Mountain parkland purchase, preservation. /
Edwards Avenue flooding worsens, residents demand lasting drainage solution. /
WNC residents may seek reimbursements for Helene-damaged private roads.
Monday, Sept. 8: Top cop retiring + Reparations legal limbo + Protesters 'Wrap the Woods'
Sep 08, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb retiring after 28 years. /
DOJ warns Asheville reparations plan may violate federal law. /
USDA plan threatens jobs, future of Asheville’s research station. /
Trout fishing rules start Oct. 1 amid hatchery setbacks. /
Protesters ‘Wrap the Woods’ to oppose UNCA stadium project.
Duration: 00:04:08Friday, Sept. 5: Cycling safety + farm relief + water systems help + Medicaid families vulnerable
Sep 05, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Cycling safety — Asheville leads state in cyclist deaths, infrastructure lags. /
Farm relief — Helene-hit apple farms get long-delayed disaster relief funds. /
Hellbender habitat — Hellbender becomes symbol of weakened protections for wildlife. /
Water systems — $686M available to rebuild Helene-damaged water infrastructure. /
HOP program — Medicaid pilot ends, leaving WNC families without support.
Thursday, Sept. 4: Roney Runs + Commission News + Reparations
Sep 04, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Kim Roney again challenges Mayor Manheimer, prioritizing affordability and resilience. /
Buncombe weighs reparations plan addressing disparities in education, health, economy. /
Buncombe readies 2026 revaluation; new rules target fair assessments. /
McKibbon sues insurer for $12.5M Helene business-interruption coverage. /
Goombay Festival returns this weekend to Pack Square and YMI.
Duration: 00:04:38Asheville newscast: Wednesday, Sept. 3
Sep 03, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
UNCA hosts three-day post-Helene symposium with 70+ events /
MANNA begins demolishing flood-ruined site; city prioritizes safety compliance /
Woodfin riverfront greenway delayed; construction 2028, opening summer 2029 /
Hundreds rally in Asheville for workers’ rights, living wages /
Sept. 17 forum examines impacts of Trump’s omnibus bill /
Asheville newscast: Tuesday, Sept. 2
Sep 02, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Feds release $184M AmeriCorps funds, restoring WNC Helene recovery jobs.
Asheville, ATG advance downtown arts venue; studies and grants forthcoming.
WNC rethinks flood alerts; counties eye sirens amid mixed results.
Mission Hospital targets 200 hires, bolstering staff before trauma review.
Rankin garage partially reopens; Wall Street upper levels closed.
Duration: 00:04:35Asheville newscast, Friday, Aug. 29
Aug 29, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Kuwohi road closes two mornings for Cherokee student programs.
Judge denies public dashcam release in Hendersonville shooting case.
Almanac: colder Asheville winter; heavier snow south, lighter north.
Boomtown FestAVL runs through Sunday; free Asheville Symphony finale.
Labor Day rally backs workers’ rights at Pack Square.
Asheville newscast: Thursday, Aug. 28
Aug 28, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville council expands panhandling bans to more high-traffic corridors.
Asheville legalizes e-scooters, skateboards in bike lanes citywide.
Asheville veteran arrested after White House flag-burning protest.
WNC luminaries dominate 2025 North Carolina Award honorees.
NAIA track championships coming to Asheville in 2026, 2027.
Asheville newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 27
Aug 27, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
$10.9M lottery funds bolster Buncombe and Asheville school programs.
Council considers expanding no-solicit zones on Asheville’s high-speed corridors.
Asheville seeks public input for next city manager search.
FEMA adds $28M for Helene recovery; parks, roads, utilities.
Five Buncombe schools open serenity rooms supporting teacher wellness.
Asheville newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 26
Aug 26, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
ICE detains Buncombe man at courthouse, spurring transparency concerns amid enforcement spike.
Seven WNC school districts reopen: free meals, stricter rules, facility upgrades follow.
Costco plans 25-acre Enka store; neighbors worry about peak traffic.
Ex-students sue Asheville Academy, alleging abuse, neglect, and cover-up.
Chimney Rock restaurant reopens, signaling gradual recovery after Helene.
Duration: 00:04:20Asheville newscast: Monday, Aug. 25
Aug 25, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens After Yearlong Helene Repairs
38-mile stretch near Asheville.
Moe Davis Exits NC-11 Race, Blasts Democratic Leaders
After Helene, Communities Rediscovered Word-of-Mouth News
WNC Democrats Urge Action Beyond Street Protests
NC Elections Board Launches Voter Registration Repair Drive Project
Duration: 00:04:16Asheville newscast: Friday, Aug. 22
Aug 22, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Swannanoa residents complete disaster prep training, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene.
Asheville Middle School’s Blair Johnston earns district Principal of the Year honors.
AB Tech’s $30 million Futures Factory project set to expand trade and tech education opportunities.
New report finds NC lagging in civic engagement; schools and nonprofits look for fixes.
Zillicoah Beer Company reopens its flood-damaged taproom, hailed as a major step in Asheville’s Helene recovery.
Asheville newscast: Thursday, Aug. 21
Aug 21, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe commissioners send letter raising serious patient safety and staffing concerns about Mission Hospital’s Level I trauma application.
Commissioners approve $5 million grant match for A-B Tech training center and call for UNC Asheville transparency.
Mayor Esther Manheimer announces run for fourth term.
Mulch fire at TBD Landfill in Haywood County continues to send smoke across Asheville-area communities but remains contained.
Asheville psych rock band Bask preps a free Aug. 22 Orange Peel show celebrating their new concept album, The Turning.
Asheville newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 20
Aug 20, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Mission Hospital seeks Level I trauma center status amid local concerns.
Buncombe starts reappraisal in era of fast-rising home prices
Two sewer line river crossings are being built at Asheville parks.
After EPA cuts, NC solar program for low-income homes is on the line
Asheville Regional Airport Rebrands to Highlight Regional Spirit
Asheville newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 19
Aug 19, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene’s economic toll still weighs on WNC small businesses despite widespread reopenings, a new Mountain BizWorks survey finds.
Hendersonville’s Only Hope WNC cuts ties with its founder and overhauls governance after his arrest, pledging tighter safeguards.
Asheville needs volunteers to count cyclists and pedestrians that guide safety investments and grant bids.
Ceramics maker East Fork sues its insurer, claiming a million-dollar Helene-related payout was wrongly denied.
Asheville Symphony rolls out its 2025–26 season, launching with a free community concert.
Asheville newscast: Monday, Aug. 18
Aug 18, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
UNC Asheville pauses stadium plan, launches review commission.
Homelessness concerns in West Asheville spark new outreach program.
Smokies cite visitor for feeding bears, renew strict safety warnings.
Army Corps begins demolishing 22 condemned Buncombe homes.
Walton Street Park upgrades move forward with city–community partnership.
Duration: 00:03:55Asheville newscast: Friday, Aug. 15
Aug 15, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Antitrust settlement scrutiny: What HCA–Ballad oversight could mean for Mission and WNC care access.
Tariffs bite: Asheville eateries raise prices as import and supply costs climb.
Sunshine test: Judge lets Asheville Watchdog’s open‑meetings case against the city move ahead.
Venue clash: Court trims claims but financial fight over “Asheville Yards” continues.
Schools & screens: Mountain districts roll out stricter device rules to support learning.
Duration: 00:04:13Asheville newscast: Thursday, Aug. 14
Aug 14, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Mission Hospital cited after 29-minute delay responding to patient bathroom call.
Asheville may expand no-panhandling zones to more busy corridors.
Katie Kurdys enters race for Buncombe County district attorney.
AdventHealth releases designs for Weaverville hospital amid legal delays.
NC freeze on legal-aid funds could slow Helene recovery in WNC.
Duration: 00:04:25Asheville newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 13
Aug 13, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Downtown Asheville sees about 40 closures since Helene, even as new openings emerge.
Clyde’s volunteer recovery hub will close Aug. 26 over floodplain safety concerns.
Asheville breaks ground on a $75 million pump station upgrade to strengthen water service.
Marquee in the River Arts District is set to reopen after year‑long flood recovery.
A Q&A clarifies recent E. coli findings and water‑quality steps across the system.
Asheville newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 12
Aug 12, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
$75M Carrier Bridge wastewater upgrade launches, limiting river access temporarily.
Former UNCA staffer appeals whistleblower case tied to COVID-era research.
Sanders rallies 3,600 in Asheville against oligarchy, low wages, and service cuts.
Mission Hospital ranked among North Carolina’s best for quality care.
Cooler, stormier week ahead; flood alerts issued for Asheville region.
Duration: 00:03:46Asheville newscast: Monday, Aug. 11
Aug 11, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
MANNA FoodBank warns SNAP policy shifts could drive a new surge in food assistance demand.
Asheville’s urban‑heat mitigation work is paused for a year, with equity in focus when efforts resume.
Lake Lure will demolish the storm‑damaged Flowering Bridge starting Aug. 18, with programming to continue nearby.
Team Rubicon restores South Asheville Cemetery, pairing preservation with community wood distribution.
RAD Sip & Stroll and Art Market uplift 100 displaced artists and help fuel creative‑sector recovery.
Asheville newscast: Friday, Aug. 8
Aug 08, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville City Schools board to approve $244K facilities study for long-range capital planning.
BizWorks survey finds WNC small businesses lost an average $322K in Helene flooding recovery.
Buncombe County ends its last mandatory single-family zoning district to diversify housing stock.
City Council to add four Helene-recovery and resilience advisory boards with resident representation.
Urban Forestry Commission inactive since September 2024, delaying canopy-restoration initiatives.
Duration: 00:03:42Asheville newscast: Thursday, Aug. 7
Aug 07, 2025Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville City Council advances zoning changes to promote affordable housing (Citizen-Times)
Buncombe County launches a nonprofit incubator pilot focused on local social issues (Mountain Xpress)
Evening bus service expands on two Asheville routes with federal support (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Asheville Design Center to lead community redesign of Pack Square Plaza (AVL Watchdog)
UNC Asheville selected as site of new Climate Innovation Hub with federal funding (Carolina Public Press)
Duration: 00:03:36