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Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: WNC drought deepens despite rain; Buncombe now “severe" Volunteers conduct Buncombe homelessness count; results expected this spring Asheville, Buncombe defend DEI outreach; deny race-based allocations NC-11 Democrats must win rural WNC; party invests long-term Police-impersonation suspect surrenders; held without bond

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Canton approves yearlong moratorium on data centers, crypto mining Buncombe confirms seventh measles case; lists exposure sites Fairview roadside fires traced to catalytic converter debris, not arson NC-11 GOP primary: Green Beret Adam Smith challenges Edwards Asheville street paper The Intersection offers income, counters stereotypes

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Helene survivors fear ReBuild NC déjà vu as Renew NC stalls Study boosts Asheville passenger rail push; service eyed by 2035 Asheville police to open Tanger outlet resource center DA moves to oust WNC sheriffs over alleged misconduct Mission Hospital listening sessions set for March 9–10

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville rheumatologist settles alleged Medicare billing for foreign drugs Helene private-road program can fund only 300 repairs Lake Lure refilling; aims to reopen by Memorial Day Rural WNC clinics reeling after federal primary-care program cut Asheville band Wednesday leaves Wasserman over Epstein-linked CEO

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Airbnb lawsuit may set North Carolina liability precedent * Asheville’s $500,000 tree fund sits unused after four years MountainTrue returns flood-lost keepsakes while clearing Helene debris * $290 million to restore Pisgah, Nantahala forests after Helene * UNC Asheville track coach Joel Williams dies after cancer battle

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville officer DWI arrest; Hendersonville captain fired for time abuse Buncombe tax fight could reclassify Airbnbs as commercial Asheville council hopefuls tout housing, bike safety; consensus at forum Judge skeptical in WCU early-voting lawsuit; decision imminent MountainTrue tests find mostly clean French Broad post-Helene

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: New Rave alerts replace CodeRED after cyberattack glitches Asheville market steadies: $500K median, listings linger longer $7.5M RAD Creative Campus planned as flood-resilient arts hub Reparations report urges Black wellness investments, “Black Joy Fund” Stephens-Lee High’s legacy: civil rights leadership, “Castle on Hill”

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville weighs Fourth Amendment workplace protections amid immigration enforcement fears Commissioner Horton sues Buncombe, alleging illegal adult-care funding suspension NCDOT report: Restoring Salisbury–Asheville rail could add 5,000 jobs Canton to hear proposed ban on data centers, crypto mining Johnston Boulevard sidewalk project starts; Wes...

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: 23,000 tons salt spread; icy roads linger statewide Mission Hospital cited after measles patients waited unisolated Buncombe DA Democrats split on decriminalization, accountability, reform 70,000 NC voters risk provisional ballots over missing ID Beaver Lake drained to fix hurricane-stuck valve; refilling

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Bitter cold, black ice greeted Asheville area yesterday Asheville firefighters want pay raises for their 'most vulnerable' Asheville violent crime dropped in 2025, fewest homicides since 2017 Ingles’ sales, profits surged as grocery prices soared following pandemic Students challenge state after early voting sites cut at NC universities

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: WNC schools go virtual after storm dumps 14.5 inches. Code Purple shelter overflows; unhoused man yields bed during snow. UNC Asheville woods panel criticized as insider-only, closed-door process. Mission Hospital again in immediate jeopardy; regulators cite patient risk. Asheville DEI, $30M gap to face NC House committee scrutiny.

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Winter Storm Watch: up to seven inches possible through Saturday Downtown Asheville holiday traffic up; recovery still uneven Blue Ridge Parkway visits hit 17.5 million, highest since 2006 Asheville eases ADU conversions, removing variance and fee Fontana Regional Library director resigns amid board tensions

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville approves $15.5M Helene small-business recovery grants Nearly $1M HOME funds for WNC rent, repairs, down payments UNC Asheville forms advisory committee for 200-acre Millennial Campus ABCCM anticipates spike in heating aid as temps plunge YouthBuild CORE-2 offers free GED and construction training

In this special episode, former social worker Zelda Briarwood talks with Matt Peiken about their campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11. 

In this special episode, cancer researcher Dr. Paul Maddox talks with Matt Peiken about his campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11. 

In this special episode, family physician Dr. Richard Hudspeth talks with Matt Peiken about his campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11. 

In this special episode, Hickory Nut Gap Farm co-founder Jamie Ager talks with Matt Peiken about his campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11. 

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville projects $30M gap; tax hike likely Helene’s shadow: Asheville hospitality jobs down, lodging sales NC elections board ends WCU early voting; Madison spared Buncombe DSS partners with Foster Family Alliance for permanency Black Mountain Brewing deck approved despite fire rules, records show

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Buncombe bailiff indicted for perjury in Guyton mistrial Asheville may shift $17M from apartments to home repairs Buncombe seeks input for first countywide pedestrian plan Health officials warn low measles shots; hotline, clinic open UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Hall gets $36M arts renovation

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Helene triggers landslide mapping overhaul toward resilience, real-time monitoring UNC Asheville expands Access Asheville aid to neighboring states Council weighs moving West Asheville police center to Tanger Outlets Asheville sues Mountaineer Inn owners over neglect, unpaid taxes Saniway vacuum shop closing signals end of service retail era

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Estate alleges HCA legal fraud in wheelchair-van death suit Mosley, Morman eligibility challenged; Keith Young residency questions linger Thermo Fisher to close Weaverville plant by end-2026 Manheimer campaigns on housing, Helene equity, higher-wage jobs Architect urges UNCA to rethink Woods with community-driven vision

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: NC House panel targets Asheville, Raleigh equity programs Asheville to rewrite broken development ordinance by 2029 Buncombe locks in school funding formula through 2029 Federal cut endangers WNC full-service community schools rollout Franklin votes to return Noquisiyi Mound to Eastern Band Cherokee

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Asheville missing-middle zoning reforms stall amid gentrification fears Buncombe weighs LIFT funding: river parks vs indoor center Buncombe and Wake counties create 911 disaster backup pact Woodfin surf wave aims to spark tourism, new businesses UNC Asheville removes “Batland” art as woods protests grow

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Pine Gate sells 1GW solar portfolio in bankruptcy deal I-40 west of Asheville could get first toll lanes East Asheville booster pump station awaits Hazen & Sawyer report Veteran interim manager Richard Hicks tapped to lead Black Mountain Leicester stump dump proposal sparks dust, noise, traffic worries

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: 20 file for Asheville council, including former councilmember Keith Young Suit alleges forced labor, strip searches at teen centers NC gets $213M rural health aid amid Medicaid cuts Over 1,000 Buncombe customers lose power, most in Swannanoa ABCCM Safe & Warm drive seeks coats, heaters, donations