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Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Sackler family seeks board seat at Ingles Markets amid performance concerns FEMA plans to relaunch climate resiliency grant program for North Carolina projects Buncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain land The latest report from the Government Accountability Project of Asheville Would a new performing arts center in Asheville be a boon or a t...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: HCA board opposes Mayfield's proposal for transparency on Mission Hospital's acquisition Buncombe County plans unified fire tax district for better emergency coverage Roy Cooper brings campaign to Asheville, addressing rising living costs and data center regulations Dispute continues between Black Mountain businesses and town after failed meeting...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Debate over Buncombe's Craggy Dam: Value, cost, benefit and future in doubt New SNAP Requirements could stress county budgets Madison County considers rezoning for general store amid community concerns Asheville launches study on stormwater system and nuisance flooding issues $5 million awarded to prevent homelessness in Asheville-Buncombe area

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville leaders commit to 'urgency' after recent shootings, but also cite challenges Buncombe County homeowners face sticker shock over newly assessed property values Asheville Regional Airport update: parking fees studied; support for unpaid TSA workers Black Mountain moves public safety staff after building deemed unsafe $1M in grants for A-B...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Mission Hospital to evaluate leadership's 'capacity and competency' Here's what Chuck Edwards has to say about Iran war, FEMA reform and more Hickory Nut Gap Farms CEO Jamie Ager spells out contrasts with Edwards Nearly 6,000 acres intentionally burned across WNC already this month Van Noort: UNCA’s future will not be secured by standing still

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: HUD addresses home repair funding challenges in WNC after Hurricane Helene Prosecutors drop charges against veteran who burned US flag in protest Josh Morgan resigns after eight years at Shining Rock Classical Academy Proposed greenway in Swannanoa aims to reduce flooding and boost resilience Buncombe County hosts property appeal clinics in April,...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville among cities to benefit from GE Aerospace expansion AG Jackson secures $2.5M in restored federal funding for public schools New YouthBuild program supports career development for local youths 'We're 100 years behind': Buncombe County begins work on first Pedestrian Plan Volunteers in Marshall working on Rollins, Blannahassett Island proj...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville leaders address gun violence with new safety initiatives, community partnerships Mission Hospital independent monitor meets with public in Asheville, Brevard Defendants guilty in West Asheville Library assault case With dam removal on table, tensions flare between conservationists, wastewater officials These Asheville services might see...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: No Pipe Dream: PVC pipe cleanup still happening on the French Broad How to weigh in on Asheville's new riverfront park design concepts Study: Craggy Dam's removal from could lower flooding risks, improve water quality National Park Service targets climate signage in the Great Smoky Mountains Haywood Community College hosts second annual WNC Enviro...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Second Asheville fatal shooting in three days, city's first this year State law restricts downzoning, affecting Buncombe County’s planning efforts Bill Hart named as City of Asheville Water Resources Director Canton secures land for wastewater treatment and redevelops paper mill site Opinion: ART buses sometimes look empty, but service is more com...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: All Helene-damaged Blue Ridge Parkway sections to reopen by end of year Costco considering a return to development negotiating table, says Mayor Manheimer After 37 years of effort, work on the I-26 Connector finally getting started Mother gives birth in jail toilet after seeking medical assistance Asheville restaurants navigate post-storm recovery...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Update on six Asheville-area law enforcement officers arrested in past year Senators say Noem 'hampered' disaster response as delayed FEMA money comes to WNC Dogwood Health Trust helps launch collaboration to strengthen WNC health centers Asheville Regional Airport reports strong passenger growth despite hurricane challenges EBCI residents respond...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County primary election turnout nears 55,000 votes Martin Moore elected Buncombe County's first Black district attorney NC universities prepare for federal digital accessibility deadline Asheville resident seeks help for loved one stranded in Kuwait Street paper is also an income stream for Asheville's unhoused

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Ager landslide, Moore wins DA, six moving on to city council general election New outdoor venue Hellbender to open in Asheville with concert series Warren Wilson, Mars Hill U + WCU part of program to bolster social work workforce Potential performing arts center in Asheville raises displacement concerns for East End Former Moog property sold and t...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: NC-11 Democrats oppose DCCC's early support for Jamie Ager Asheville City Council and Buncombe County DA races highlight today’s primary Local officials marshaling effort to bring Costco back to the table Madison County secures $3 million for new Public Safety Center funding A rundown of the controversy over UNC Asheville's proposed soccer stadium

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: FEMA announces $166 million for North Carolina storm and COVID recovery efforts Asheville faces $26.4 million budget gap, exploring tax increases and cuts Asheville-Buncombe receives $5 million for homelessness prevention initiative Concerns arise over Helene recovery plan for North Carolina national forests Hive Ambition's inaugural women's busin...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Questions, caution about reparations recommendations amid federal scrutiny Attorney found guilty of property theft through fraud Storm damage and grant delays endanger historic Black cemetery restoration Walton Street pool design progresses DA won't seek death penalty in Henderson County poisoning case

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Residents respond to Asheville's $30M budget shortfall discussion Asheville unveils plans for a new performing arts center development Demolition plans for Mission Hospital's St. Joseph's campus Leaders work to revive Asheville Costco development plans City Council seeks funding for downtown road safety study

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Veteran Smith works to distinguish himself in challenge for NC-11 seat DA considers pursuing death penalty in murder-by-poison charges Suspended APD officer had previous domestic incidents before alleged assault Pisgah Forest service worker sues over age discrimination claims Asheville Downtown Association launches state of downtown survey

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Analysis: Costco's retreat underscores Asheville's dysfunction National Dems back Ager in NC-11 Democratic primary Asheville to host G20 finance leaders in August, September Fewer men at UNCA reflects growing gender gap statewide Historic Riverview Station in Asheville sold, set for restoration after Helene

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville police officer charged with assault same day he was sworn in Mission Hospital fired an ‘outspoken’ nurse. Supporters allege retaliation Asheville is the most lethal big city in the state for cyclists Southeastern Container to invest $31M in Buncombe expansion Asheville appears more than 100 times in Epstein files

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Costco withdraws application for highly anticipated Asheville location Buncombe is mailing new property value notices in 2026 reappraisal Tropical Storm Helene road repair costs near $5.8B in North Carolina Drought tightens grip on Asheville, Buncombe County 200+ students at A.C. Reynolds High School latest to hold anti-ICE walkout

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe County lays groundwork for November bond referenda FEMA to reimburse western N.C. nearly $1.4M for Helene response costs NCInnovation Pipeline Program Launches at UNC Asheville Protesters gather at Pack Square and Edwards’ office as part of National Day of Action New Asheville documentary looks at urban renewal's impact on Black residents...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Gov. Stein Announces $5.7M for French Broad flood resilience projects Three WNC leaders to advise governor on storm recovery, gangs, disability Local restaurants relaunch and regroup on the flood plain Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary G roups rallying in Asheville, Hendersonville for National Day of Action

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: WNC still awaits billions in Tropical Storm Helene relief funding Buncombe County explores single fire district tax rate UNCA students and community members hold a 'walk out' on campus Cotton Mill studios reopen more than a year post-Helene Mayor Manheimer presents Billy Strings key to the city