Wake Up, Asheville!

Today's newscast includes these stories: Self-campaign lending: Rep. Chuck Edwards earned $20K interest on loans to campaign. Food Assistance: SNAP, WIC benefits continue statewide through October despite shutdown. Water Systems: Asheville to retire FEMA filters, plan $100M permanent upgrade. Wildlife Ordinance: Biltmore Forest bans feeding bears, sets $50 violation fine. Weaverville Election: Six...

Today’s newscast includes these stories: Campus Oversight: New law exempts UNC Asheville from city zoning and review Tribal Action: Cherokee Nation funds Highway 441 operations during federal shutdown* Housing Recovery: Renew NC program continues despite shutdown, aiding 3,700 households* Job Market: Buncombe unemployment steady; health care, education sectors show growth Paramedic Expansion: $500...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Helene Recovery: Buncombe County outlines 114 projects; major infrastructure, housing priorities. Student Mental Health: Helene’s trauma lingers as therapy referrals surge across schools. Book Debates: Parents renew fights over school library content, prompting censorship fears. Faculty Organizing: NC professors unite to defend academic freedom amid federal...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Hospital Showdown: AdventHealth, Mission CEOs clash over new Weaverville hospital proposal. Economic Rebound: Asheville small businesses report first post-storm sales growth uptick. Farm Aid Freeze: Federal shutdown halts disaster payments, deepening WNC farmers’ losses.** Mayor Scrutiny: Columnist questions potential conflicts in Mayor Manheimer’s legal ca...

Today's newscast includes these stories: UNC Asheville Leadership: Chancellor van Noort faces criticism over cuts, DEI rollback, transparency. City Manager Search: Survey shows residents want empathetic, innovative leader for recovery. Transit Redesign: Asheville weighs frequent service vs. wider coverage in bus overhaul. Marshall Courthouse: Madison County debates future of storm-damaged historic...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Helene Recovery Delays: Shutdown threatens FEMA funds, repairs, and fall tourism. Parkway Bridge Opens: New Blue Ridge Parkway bridge marks major I-26 milestone. Riverside Rink Revives: Former storm-hit site becomes community skating, hockey venue. Weaverville Mayor Steps Down: Fitzsimmons leaves after growth, infrastructure and Helene recovery. Weekend Eve...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Shutdown Impacts Parks: Visitor centers closed; no updates on trails or roads. Noise Ordinance Vote: Asheville considers more concerts to boost downtown economy. Tourism Grants Approved: $9M to expand sports, recreation, and science venues. Comms Still Fragile: Helene exposed broadband gaps; resilience improvements still needed. Cawthorn Runs Again: Ex-NC r...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Water Recovery: Asheville begins storm debris cleanup, part of nine resilience projects. Climate Resilience: 2018 plan resurfaces; leaders push action beyond past studies. Backup Radios: Black Mountain builds solar-powered VHF system for disaster response. Home Repairs: 3,000 families still waiting; federal delays stall Renew NC. Forest Loss: Helene destroy...

Today's newscast includes these stories: School Lockdown – Bomb threat prompts brief closure, no danger found. Church Threat – Asheville polling site targeted in Moldova election hoax. Medicaid Cuts – Funding deadlock risks reduced care for 3.1 million. All Souls – Historic church needs millions, community help to recover. Transit Survey – City seeks public input to shape ART system.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Storm Outlook – Asheville expects minimal rain despite statewide emergency. Community Remembers – Swannanoa honors 43 lives lost to Helene. Hospital Response – Mission staff improvised care, delivered 33 babies. Water Vulnerability – Asheville system fragile; costly FEMA filters may end. Lawsuit Settlement – City drops race-based language in commission appo...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Housing Recovery: Thousands still displaced; federal delays stall WNC rebuilding programs. Food Insecurity: Pantry visits, meal demand surge nearly year after Helene. Climate Resilience: Advocates push city for stronger action on climate readiness. River Arts District: Marquee gallery reopens after major flood renovations. Blues Festival: Black Mountain fes...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Helene Donations: Trump campaign raised $8M, questions remain on fund distribution. Biltmore Village: 70% of merchants return, recovery continues after Helene flooding. Service Industry: Hospitality workers report PTSD, job losses, declining wages post-Helene. Botany Woods: East Asheville community rebuilding, some considering FEMA-funded buyouts. Malvern H...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Election Challenge : Storm relief leader Adam Smith enters GOP primary against Edwards. Landslide Safety : Buncombe pilots slope fixes, FEMA buyouts continue. Road Repairs : State gets $1.15B for Helene-damaged infrastructure. Sewer Upgrade : Blasting begins at French Broad River Park project. Parking Closures : Wall Street deck shuts, Rankin reopens downto...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Helene one year later: Recovery mixed, with jobs up but housing and food needs rising. County lessons: Pinder prioritizes training, resilient shelters, and a permanent EOC. Bat Cave rebuild: $200M in road repairs underway, residents vow to stay. Parkway access: Craggy Gardens reopens, $1.5M in upgrades planned. Hospital lockdown: Three injured in shootings,...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Mayor’s Priority: Manheimer stresses Helene recovery, seeks federal aid for Asheville. Lake Lure Funding: Officials redirect FEMA funds, Flowering Bridge won’t be rebuilt. Recovery Boards: Asheville forms four Helene boards, invites residents to apply. Draft Recovery Plan: Buncombe unveils 114 projects; community feedback open until October. This Day in His...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Medicaid Cuts: Pisgah Legal faces 10% staff cuts from funding shortfall. Student Homelessness: Over 2,500 students statewide lost housing after Helene. Senate Race: Roy Cooper leads early polls in 2026 Senate race. Gerrymandering: NC case enabled partisan redistricting driving today’s national map fights. Asheville History: 1917 send-off honored Asheville d...

This newscast includes these stories: Mission patient death sparks staffing concerns and state inspection visits. WNC veteran pleads not guilty after flag-burning near White House. Restaurants, farms still struggling after Helene; leaders seek stronger aid. NC schools urge ridership next week to boost bus funding. Buncombe advances Deaverview Mountain park plan with grants and partnerships.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Gov. Stein seeks $13.5B federal aid for Helene recovery. State reinspects Mission Hospital amid safety complaints, staffing concerns. GOP lawmakers propose crime package, death penalty revival in Raleigh. Haw Creek pursues Firewise certification to reduce wildfire risks. Gateway Park redesign adds flood resilience, gardens, and green space.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after landslide repairs restore park access. Columnist John Boyle urges Asheville to hire next police chief internally. Asheville approves $250K for 40 emergency shelter beds. No charges filed after viral Asheville attack video incident. Committee recommends aesthetics, greenways for I-26 flyover bridge project.

These stories are included in today's newscast: Wrongful death suit: Judge dismisses Buncombe case, may refile in state. Water letters: Asheville clarifies confusing lead pipe notices; no danger found. Helene report: County praises shelters, cites communication, training failures. Congress race: Dr. Hudspeth joins Democrats challenging Rep. Chuck Edwards. Progressive caucus: NC Democrats form grou...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Police oversight: Racial Justice Coalition urges stronger APD accountability, transparency. / Reparations stalled: DOJ warning leaves Asheville reparations plan nearly dead. / Recovery aid frustration: Edwards accused of overstating Helene relief role. / Deerfield expansion: Retirement community wins approval for major South Asheville buildout. / Benefit mu...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Wildfire season prep: Officials brace for fall wildfires; crews, residents urged ready. / Quadriplegic hospital transfer: Man moved from Mission Hospital; family fights for his return. / Affordable housing funding: Asheville allocates $10M to expand affordable housing loans. / FEMA disaster aid: NC communities receive $12M for Hurricane Helene recovery. / T...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Meadows at Haw Creek: Housing project approved; neighbors worry about bridge flooding. / NC constitutional amendments: Voter ID, tax cap amendments upheld by judges. / Bear shooting in Asheville: Resident shot aggressive bear; cubs released safely. / Black bears roaming: Bears enter feeding frenzy; officials warn neighborhoods. / Vance Monument history: Mon...

Today's newscast includes these stories: Asheville leaders react to DOJ warning. / Asheville task force links gun cases, helping cut violent crime. / $4.5M grant funds Deaverview Mountain parkland purchase, preservation. / Edwards Avenue flooding worsens, residents demand lasting drainage solution. / WNC residents may seek reimbursements for Helene-damaged private roads.

Today's newscast includes these stories: Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb retiring after 28 years. / DOJ warns Asheville reparations plan may violate federal law. / USDA plan threatens jobs, future of Asheville’s research station. / Trout fishing rules start Oct. 1 amid hatchery setbacks. / Protesters ‘Wrap the Woods’ to oppose UNCA stadium project.