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Today's Asheville newscast is connected to yesterday's two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Here are the stories referenced: Two years after Helene, Buncombe housing recovery continues amid buyouts and Swannanoa resilience efforts Two years after Hurricane Helene: housing, jobs, roads and water rebuild progress Records show Helene recovery czar Michael Whatley had scant contact with FEMA, sta...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: City of Asheville names permanent police chief Antitrust lawsuit against Mission, HCA hits roadblock Behind the scenes, American Flood Coalition bridges WNC’s partisan divide Filling the gaps after Helene. Volunteer groups have stepped up Bishop William Barber brings voter mobilization tour to Asheville

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Critics say NC's property tax amendment could do more harm than good Council holds public hearing on amendments to its $4.7M homelessness assistance program WNC wildlife faces ‘unnatural disturbance’ after Helene After Helene, some challenges remain despite economic improvements Biltmore Village is focused on the future

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: How UNC-Asheville Plans to Attract More Students After Another Enrollment Drop How Asheville's 'No Rent for Slumlords' ordinance could help renters Inside the campaign to save 'Dolly' the Asheville bear from euthanasia Answer Man: Is Isis Music Hall still for sale? Candidate Forum to bring candidates and community together around local economy

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt Can 'microtransit' help Asheville's buses run better? Rescued food from PGA TOUR event will provide 8,000 meals throughout WNC. RAD Creative Campus: $15-20 million Asheville arts facility in development UNC Asheville renews partnership with Asheville Botanical Gar...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Two years after Helene, recovery remains unfinished across WNC Helene’s $214 million toll on North Carolina forests Teenager wanted in Asheville shootings surrenders City partners with PEAK as charter school’s grade slides to ‘D’ Small plane crashes in Arden, injuring 2

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: How Asheville City Council hopefuls would handle transparency and votes Buncombe commissioners talk bear response, disaster dollars Mama bear that entered a north Asheville house won’t be euthanized, says woman who launched campaign to save her Endangered bats are using UNCA woods, researchers say Asheville's bike, pedestrian data could shape fu...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Rep. Chuck Edwards files complaint against House ethics panel over misconduct probe Buncombe election officials warn voters about absentee ballot changes Needed hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals Buncombe board slams state over funding snub for affordable housing Silver-Line owner to fund next phase of French Broad cleanup

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Fire causes damage but no injuries at Flat Iron Building? Hill Street closure sends drivers into Montford, adding neighborhood traffic Public school advocates concerned about state’s future tax rates and who controls them Impacts of NC’s new community college funding model Black Mountain rejects 4-foot floodplain standard

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Costco resubmits Asheville Enka Commerce Park plans including fuel station and tire center Buncombe County to take next step on Deaverview Mountain park Fire gutted White Duck Taco Shop in Asheville River Arts District; cause under investigation Activists urge Costa Farms to improve heat protections for nursery workers Answer Man: When will Pisg...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: HCA CEO Sam Hazen: Mission must ‘earn’ community trust Manheimer and Roney trade barbs on transparency, community input, and homelessness at CIBO forum NC 2026 ballot: photo ID, 3.5% income tax cap, property levy limits, local bonds Buncombe school board delays staffing and athletics amid funding uncertainty Marshall rejects age limit for unsupe...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville City Schools top NC averages but Black-white achievement gap persists Edwards bill would fine hospitals $10,000 a day for repeat safety violations How enforceable is Asheville's new 'No Rent for Slumlords' ordinance? City of Asheville to pay $11M, contractors $1M in fatal crash settlement Flock cameras on Blue Ridge Parkway: traffic co...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville bars landlords from collecting rent on unsafe homes City council paying to rewrite development rules Asheville council takes new look at bear conflicts Brevard Police withdraw ALPR camera proposal after community feedback Opinion: Four takeaways from Edwards' censure

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County Schools weighs eliminating 118 positions amid budget shortfall From gap to ‘glut’: Asheville apartment supply surges Omni Grove Park Inn administrator arrested for alleged Nevada probation violation Asheville’s resilient plan for Gashes Creek Bridge rebuild after Helene North Carolina ranks best for business economy, dead last fo...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Pratt & Whitney has received millions in incentives and exceeded employment promises Asheville considers plan to redevelop Deaverview with HACA, PEAK Academy Town of Woodfin seeks say in future of Craggy prison property Forest Service declines public meeting on Wilson Creek ICE operation Absentee by-mail voting begins in NC

As a Labor Day bonus episode, I'm giving you my conversation with Asheville singer-songwriter Jane Kramer, which posted last week on my arts-focused platform, See Hear . I'll be back with your daily newscast Tuesday, Sept. 8. 

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County seeks $24 million for parks repairs, affordable housing NC announces $20 million to expand childcare in storm recovery areas I-40 rebuild in Pigeon River Gorge now $2.8B Swannanoa residents raise culvert concerns after repeated flooding Pardee emerging from Mission’s shadow

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Rival Helene recovery narratives competed as Asheville hosted G20 summit Third Buncombe County jail death in 2026 under SBI review Two bear cubs relocated as NC wildlife officials try to capture mother behind home break-ins Ager campaign fueled by 7,000 individual donations Asheville Young Professionals hosts candidate event at Governor’s Western...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: House censors Chuck Edwards after ethics probe Measles exposure warning for Asheville and Hendersonville locations Wingstop workers return after Asheville strike; demand safety, dignity and higher pay Asheville Municipal Golf Course front nine rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene The Politics of Dissent: NC Supreme Court justice Anita Earls

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Regional business leaders say G20 in Asheville will boost recovery investment, workforce, tourism Demonstrators point to Helene recovery funding shortfall amid G20 summit Asheville Salvation Army Center of Hope may close after funding gap Environmental, forest advocates raise concerns over proposed rollback of Roadless Rule Opinion: UNC Ashevill...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Protesters criticize G20 as Helene recovery lags for workers and displaced residents Asheville updates zoning to allow duplexes, larger ADUs and fewer parking minimums More than a refuge: Safe Shelter builds community in West Asheville Weaver Park renovation sparks Little League, neighbor complaints over dugouts and playground Asheville Symphony...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Chuck Edwards defends poetry and gifts as not sexual misconduct Asheville police fatally shoot knife-armed man after break-in call Jury convicts Asheville woman in property fraud case Private equity-backed buyer could raise Asheville mobile home lot rent to $850 from $350 UNC Asheville unveils plan aiming for 3,200 students by 2030

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville Council ends Flock Safety contract immediately, removes 11 license plate cameras Asheville City Council delays transit plan, hears concerns about ADU changes Buncombe County requests community input on 10 county sidewalk project Boards approve Lennie's Law creating Bicycle Safety Zones to boost bike safety ArtsAVL releases creative eco...

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County 2026 property tax bills due Jan. 5 payment plans relief G20 finance meetings in Asheville bring spending and debate over Hurricane Helene aid Stein announces $69M for western NC affordable rentals, $53M workforce homeownership Asheville unveils unified Azalea Parks and Infrastructure recovery design after Helene NC voters trust l...

Today's newscast references these stories: License plate readers provide critical leads in double homicide, APD says New three-way stop — and police enforcement there — has some drivers riled up USDA official says Helene recovery in WNC could take 25 years Leela Livis was a mama's girl. Now she's at center of alleged poisoning case Leaked NPS records flag WNC park signs for review