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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.
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Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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 barriers
Today'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.
Today'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
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today'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.
Today’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 declines
Today'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.
Today’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.
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