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Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville tax rate: Council to hold special meeting after state law changes Man indicted for attempted kidnapping in Bent Creek trail incident As Buncombe County ages, there aren’t enough volunteers to inspect nursing homes Urban Forestry Commission seeks greater role in Asheville's environmental planning Cinematographer films Asheville's black be...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: UNC Health purchases Westgate Shopping Center as it seeks to build new hospital Did a federal agency tell state regulators not to talk to the press about Mission Hospital? Property appraisal moratorium's uneven impact on tax rates in Buncombe County Asheville Salvation Army shelter faces potential closure amid funding crisis Trump pardons Henderso...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: What does the state's new budget mean for WNC? Asheville explains decision to lease police space at Tanger Outlets Community members voice concerns about Mission Hospital's care quality I-26 to close evenings through Thursday between Airport Road and Brevard Road Lake Lure area sees tourism rebound two years post-Hurricane Helene

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County starts FEMA buyouts for Helene-damaged properties Federal probe into transgender use of Buncombe school bathrooms raises legal issues $1 million stormwater drainage project to have minimal impact on West Asheville traffic Asheville Salvation Army shelter at risk of permanent closure due to funding issues Asheville Planning and Urba...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Four health systems to again compete to add new acute care beds in Buncombe County ABCCM's new veterans housing project in Asheville supports mental health and training ‘Don’t let them have a vote’: Text messages about WCU polling site from auditor’s office staff Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November vote Madison...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe officials voice frustration, confusion over new state tax law Mission Hospital to relax degree requirements for nurses Swannanoa death reclassified as homicide; BCSO seeks silver Nissan Rogue Asheville’s new riverfront park plan comes with a more flood-resilient design Here's what Asheville’s Downtown Improvement District accomplished in...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Ager joins centrist Democratic pledge 'Promise to America' for campaign Analysis: 11th Congressional District will be decided in counties beyond Buncombe A proposed state budget sets aside $700M for Helene recovery Asheville bookstore sues South Carolina Corrections over book destruction policy Asheville-area organizations step up to help neighbor...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Developer proposes 549-unit apartment complex in Asheville's floodplain Asheville creates Housing Team to patrol public housing Community vigil highlights concerns over Mission Hospital's quality of care What will become of Craggy Prison after closure? VIDEO: Step into a rehearsal of Terpsicorps' 'AscenDANCE'

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Local government officials discussing public business behind closed doors. Is that legal? Hearing delayed for teen, co-defendant in Fairview family killings Attorney in Equity Erased series arrested in court for disobeying child custody orders Program helps neurodivergent adults gain job skills at Biltmore Estate Asheville City SC clinches second...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville police increase downtown enforcement under new safety initiative Asheville police: Detailed tips help crack down on trafficking, OD hotspots Will Western NC hospital face 'immediate jeopardy' again? Will it matter? Jabil announces $102 million expansion in Flat Rock, creating 148 jobs Riverfront redesign for resilience post-Helene in Ash...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe tourism authority approves $34.5M budget with new spending restrictions Asheville housing authority cuts staffing amid financial challenges Marshall plans cultural center in historic courthouse after storm recovery effort Multimodal Transportation Commission votes on Asheville Rides Transit restructuring LEAF Fest formally ending after 30...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville reallocates $19 million for home repairs and halts data center projects Buncombe Schools superintendent announces retirement a year early Haywood County jail staff cleared in death of inmate Carl Friberg How are local nonprofits spending the donations they received after Helene? Temporary skating rink to replace the Carrier Park rink los...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County faces $2.1 million loss from potential property appraisal moratorium Lawmakers debate bill to exempt Buncombe County from home valuation freeze Answer Man: New water intake planned for Asheville water system? Visitor perceptions continue to challenge Western North Carolina tourism recovery Flights to Asheville jump 34% during July...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Bodies found in vacant Asheville housing units, overdoses cited New details in former Madison County chief deputy arrest NC Senate panel resurrects ‘unauthorized camping’ homeless ban Asheville bus route changes due to I-26 construction closures Opinion: Asheville is a protest town, and some protesters’ stories are extraordinary

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: UNC Health seeks to build new 92-bed hospital in Asheville US Education Department investigates Buncombe Schools over transgender restroom policies Former Madison County chief deputy arrested in Arizona on criminal charges WNC police departments enhance training for high-risk domestic violence identification $18 million in grants available for deb...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Juvenile drowned at Hooker Falls in Dupont State Recreational Forest Asheville grant program has eligibility issues impacting storm-affected businesses IPEX responds to press inquiry, but still no contact with MountainTrue Hickory Nut Gorge residents cope with ongoing recovery challenges Weaverville warehouse to become 12-court pickleball facility

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Discussions resume for Asheville's first Costco store as city highlights affordability Buncombe County plans $70 million bond referendum for housing and open space Asheville considers one-year moratorium on data centers due to potential impacts General Assembly could limit how Buncombe County spends tourism dollars Family seeks answers after missi...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Missing woman found dead of suspected overdose, the third this year at Pisgah View Leicester's Taylor Montgomery wins James Beard Award for Southeast's Best Chef Asheville restaurant workers discuss sustainable careers in the food industry Community feedback shapes flood-conscious redesign for Blannahassett Island in Marshall Why hasn't Carrier Pa...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville seeks public input in search for new police chief UNCA committee favors developing South Campus amid transparency concerns Buncombe County faces potential tax hikes due to NC appraisal bill Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution amid 300% increase in need Asheville's evolution from tuberculosis haven to modern wellness mecca

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Call to eliminate minimum parking requirements in Asheville to boost housing Governor Stein updates Helene funding request with focus on recovery gaps Asheville nonprofit transforms unwanted guns into art during gun violence awareness month Opinion: As surely as natural disasters will recur, we need tools for rebuilding our people Juneteenth celeb...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Property tax moratorium faces final vote in NC House Local GOP leader accuses state officials of pressuring polling location decisions Asheville attorney disobeys court custody rulings, at risk of fleeing to Nigeria, judge says Asheville retires raccoon mascot over offensive T-shirt incident and cultural issues GRINDfest celebrates Black entrepren...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville City Council narrowly passes $275.8 million budget for fiscal year 2027 Affordable housing development approved to address Asheville's ongoing challenges FEMA allocates $172 million for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts NC lawmakers push free college tuition to combat public safety worker shortage Family seeks justice in shooting death o...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Two charged in Fairview triple murder case allegedly made chilling confessions Asheville planners split over rezoning bid tied to Asheville Mall property Buncombe County extends permit fee relief for Helene repairs through 2027 Local nonprofit awarded $5.6 million in funding for Pisgah trail restoration Phoenix the red panda dies at Western North...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville police shoot man armed with a knife at apartment complex Buncombe County Superintendent Rob Jackson to step down State auditor discusses early voting site controversy in Cullowhee Before Hendersonville woman allegedly poisoned daughter, her life was filled with trouble For second straight summer, only one public pool will be open in Ashe...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Plastic pipe from Silver-Line factory continues to choke French Broad River Asheville City Council to consider moratorium on data center development NC Dems request transparency on GOP pressure regarding WCU voting site Buncombe County seeks public input for opioid settlement spending plan What impacts do local nonprofits and government initiative...