Today's newscast includes these stories:

Swannanoa residents complete disaster prep training, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Middle School’s Blair Johnston earns district Principal of the Year honors.

AB Tech’s $30 million Futures Factory project set to expand trade and tech education opportunities.

New report finds NC lagging in civic engagement; schools and nonprofits look for fixes.

Zillicoah Beer Company reopens its flood-damaged taproom, hailed as a major step in Asheville’s Helene recovery.