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Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Fire at Asheville Waste Paper building complicates plans for Salvage Station Private equity is reshaping Asheville’s vet clinics: ‘They’re circling me like a vulture’ FEMA works to clear backlog of reimbursements for NC, releases $260 million Police data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville area Former Jackson County homeless shelter director...

Today's local newscast includes these stories: Former housing authority leader files wrongful termination lawsuit against agency Could Asheville water customers face restrictions amid drought? Drought crisis threatens crops in Western North Carolina farms Just Economics executive director plans to step down Asheville opens new era at renovated stadium, same result

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County faces $41 million budget gap for fiscal year 2026-27 Asheville police increase presence in public housing to improve safety Blue Ridge Parkway cleanup aims to cut wildfire danger after Helene Backlash in Asheville with emergence of Christian nationalism to justify Iran war Asheville Merchants Fund awards $780,000 to support Buncomb...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Marijuana rarely top charge in Asheville arrests, often secondary offense Marshall takes a step to revitalize Blannahassett Island Wild West of NC: Three sheriffs in hot water with the same DA. Cemetery project aims to preserve and honor Black history Community concern grows as rangers search for stray dogs along parkway

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville faces budget gap impacting property tax rates and homeowner expenses Canton family settles C-section malpractice lawsuit with HCA, Mission Hospital 50 Years Later: Virginia Olson murder investigation in Asheville A statewide public art initiative is rolling out at Pack Memorial Library Opinion: Are Asheville's and North Carolina’s dog bi...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Costco's Asheville plans hinge on I-26 Connector funding challenges Asheville police plan to address complaints of disorder downtown Asheville's new ordinance for abandoned buildings and current inventory details 4 bicycle thieves nabbed after nearly $50K in losses reported Protester banned from Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s franchises

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: State of the City: Updates on downtown Asheville projects and safety initiatives Despite no revenue from it, city says it didn’t whiff on renaming McCormick Field Activists challenge U.S. Forest Service changes to forest protections in WNC Asheville Fire Department launches Community Emergency Response Team First freight train rolls through restor...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Two students charged after loaded firearm, ammunition found at Roberson High Asheville delays vote on surveillance funding amid public concerns A quicker, cheaper college degree: UNC System could offer option with fewer credits. NC House committee advances constitutional amendment limiting property tax increases Brewery owner John Richardson runs...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville's funding confusion leaves homeowners in need after Hurricane Helene Asheville council to review $1.1M grant for police intelligence hub Do Buncombe tax assessors who work in real estate have conflicts of interest? Proposed apartment complex near Round Top estate raises community concerns Buncombe County's largest public park opens atop...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Court ruling halts Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan over endangered species concerns First EBCI member nominated for North Carolina House District 119 McCormick Field rebranded as HomeTrust Park after 100 years of history Virginia Olson cold case revisited 50 years later in Asheville's community City Seeks Community Input on Proposed Sites for New...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Ramp closures for I-26 Connector begin April 16 with bus service changes Looking Glass Fire contained; Jack Branch Fire updates in Pisgah National Forest Proposals for a unified fire district in Buncombe County raise key questions Criticism mounts over awarding of acute care beds to Mission Hospital WNC parks receive $4 million for recovery from H...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville housing authority lays off a fifth of workforce amid budget shortfall Asheville police captain's 2024 earnings surpassed $300,000 due to overtime Potential changes to cannabis laws in North Carolina and their implications for WNC Growth in West Asheville spurs demand for more shopping options, including Costco Arts organizations tackle f...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: DHS Secretary Mullin visits Hickory Nut Gorge Asheville roundtable targets federal plan affecting protected forests Asheville renews contract with bus operator despite concerns Community feedback shapes future of Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa New McCormick Field signs require City Council approval

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County lost population for the first time in ages Forest Service overhaul could impact Asheville research hubs FEMA announces funding for home buyouts in Helene recovery effort Here's what goes into fire ban decisions Eaton expanding with 300 high-wage jobs in Buncombe County

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County Schools request more funding after NC Supreme Court ruling Affordable housing project approved amid traffic concerns in Asheville Developer says Asheville Ramada project still underway Mission Hospital unit’s core nursing staff plunged in years before woman’s death Drawing from Real Life: Comics anthology inspired by Helene

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Housing funding challenges hinder recovery for Hurricane Helene survivors in WNC Homelessness count reveals rising numbers and personal stories from Asheville residents $8 million grant for Pisgah National Forest restoration projects EBCI suspends Qualla Enterprises board amid investigation into misconduct A-B Tech wins accolades at regional culin...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Despite multiple sanctions, Mission Hospital receives state approval to add 95 beds Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute supports NASA's Artemis II mission tracking Burial Beer plans new River Arts District taproom

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfires Management plan for NC national forests breaks federal law, judge rules Buncombe County increases budget, Asheville plans service cuts amid financial challenges Asheville City Council considers eliminating parking minimums to boost housing development Tracy Parkinson named MHU’s Executive Vi...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Wildfires in North Carolina prompt statewide burn ban amid drought conditions Asheville-to-Salisbury train project gains momentum and support from local leaders Kindergarteners and K-2 Black students made gains, but education gaps remain Blue Ridge Parkway repairs expected to be completed by end of year Rollins community celebrates families moving...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe tax reassessment shifts burden from businesses to homeowners T ourism officials consider sports complexes for visitor attraction Wildfires burning in Asheville area, Jumping Branch Fire reaches 175 acres Legacy of Asheville's Big Flush water system cleanse 30 years ago Haywood commissioners to appoint interim tax collector after sudden re...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: ‘We’ve got to fight until Trump is gone’: Asheville’s 3rd No Kings rally draws record crowd Impact of Hurricane Helene on homelessness in Buncombe County U.S. 64 reopens for public traffic after 18-month closure NC elections officials caution against ‘saying stupid things’ Asheville's plans for a new performing arts center after 60 years

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville's proposed budget cuts impact arts grants, community services Asheville approves $55M contract for bus system Buncombe lawmaker publicizes lewd message from UNC trustee   Second water main break disrupts service in Woodfin No Kings protests planned across Western North Carolina this weekend

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville sues over HVAC failures at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville City Council takes another step toward new arts center Buncombe DA-elect accused of mishandling appellate cases and missing deadlines Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation After man's death in Asheville, FBI identifies him as wanted for 1988 armore...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions Asheville woman charged after shooting injures seven in downtown incident Kmart property in West Asheville remains vacant amid redevelopment struggles Asheville’s music industry is bigger than it was 2016, but structurally different A Marshall man didn’t report to prison, so a judge se...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: 'Wandering officers' widespread across Western North Carolina police departments From buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spent Community support drive for TSA officers at Asheville Regional Airport Proposed 226 affordable apartments in Shiloh neighborhood of Asheville Cleanup begins at Mountaineer Inn a...