Today's newscast includes these stories:

Antitrust settlement scrutiny: What HCA–Ballad oversight could mean for Mission and WNC care access.

Tariffs bite: Asheville eateries raise prices as import and supply costs climb.

Sunshine test: Judge lets Asheville Watchdog’s open‑meetings case against the city move ahead.

Venue clash: Court trims claims but financial fight over “Asheville Yards” continues.

Schools & screens: Mountain districts roll out stricter device rules to support learning.