Wake Up, Asheville!

By Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Asheville news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.... more

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How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.

Wake Up, Asheville! episodes:

May 08, 2026Friday, May 8: High 5 Destroyed in Fire + Funding Shift for Housing + NEA visits Asheville, Marshall
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Woodfin's High Five Coffee destroyed in fire, local man charged
Asheville looks to shift $19M in HUD funds for home repairs
Plans for 60 affordable apartments for seniors in Asheville
National Endowment for the Arts studies WNC recovery after Hurricane Helene
Missing and murdered Indigenous relatives walk honors lives while advocating change
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4min
May 07, 2026Thursday, May 7: County Tax Increase + Mission Beds + Public Housing + New Bus Riding Tool
Today's local newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe County proposes property tax increases amid public backlash
In quest for more beds, Mission plans to keep staff lean, application shows
Clearer path to public housing for Asheville's unhoused
Asheville launches new website for ART bus trip planning tools
Former UNC Asheville standout Henry Patten shares Madrid Open doubles title
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4min
May 06, 2026Wednesday, May 6: Brace for Hurricane Season + Restaurant Draws Scrutiny + AT Shelter Now an Exhibit
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Hurricanes don’t have to hit NC to impact Asheville area
New hotel supports artists and businesses in Asheville's River Arts District
Proposed restaurant in Marshall raises concerns for existing businesses
Historic Appalachian Trail shelter relocates to downtown Hot Springs as exhibit
Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in pro softball draft
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4min
May 05, 2026Tuesday, May 5: Reappraisal Appeal Deadline + Burn Ban Lifted + Violent Crime Concerns
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Today is the deadline to appeal Buncombe property values
Burn ban lifted for 81 North Carolina counties, but forest bans remain
Federal, local officials meet in Asheville to discuss violent crime concerns
Hurricane Helene: A different kind of recovery still in the making
Reporters answer audience questions about recent HUD investigation
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4min
May 04, 2026Monday, May 4: Edwards' Alleged Affair Investigated + Emergency Alert Signups + Data Center Bill
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Ethics panel investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over alleged affair with former aide
Edwards allegations follow scandals of previous Republican NC-11 seat-holders
Back to zero: Buncombe County calls for sign-ups on new emergency alert system
Prather's data center bill targets rates, water, incentives
Hundreds rally for public school funding on May Day in Asheville
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4min
May 01, 2026Friday, May 1: Edwards Faces Ethics Probe + Teachers Walk Out + UNCA Transfer Program
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Rep. Chuck Edwards investigated by House Ethics for sexual harassment
North Carolina teachers to walk out today. Some schools cancel classes
WNC businesses face ongoing recovery challenges after Hurricane Helene
UNC-Asheville, Southwestern Community College open new Direct-Entry Transfer Program
Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time
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4min
April 30, 2026Thursday, April 30: Hospital Beds Challenged + More Affordable Housing + French Broad Chocolate Recall
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Hospitals challenge state regulator’s decision to award more beds to Mission
Council approves zoning for 203 affordable housing units in downtown Asheville
ABCCM opens Veterans Village for veterans in need of housing support
Why the Virginia Olson Case remains unsolved
Asheville chocolate brand issues recall for three products*
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4min
April 29, 2026Wednesday, April 29: Record Drug Bust + Debating Asheville's Narrative + 3-Year Degrees?
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville police make largest fentanyl seizure in Buncombe County history
Asheville locals push back on ‘no-go zone’ narrative
Community colleges push for inclusion in UNC's three-year degree initiative
Buncombe County teachers lose state supplement
Madison County residents raise privacy concerns over surveillance cameras
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4min
April 28, 2026Tuesday, April 28: HCA Accountability Proposal Fails + Fire Marks RAD Trends + Mars Hill Sewage Spill
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Sen. Mayfield's proposal on HCA's community impacts fails at shareholder meeting
Creator of iconic Asheville Homer Simpson mural wants to return for a new mural after fire
New data shows recent pattern of fires, break-ins in River Arts District
77,000 gallons of sewage spill into Gabriel's Creek in Mars Hill
Opinion: Asheville needs to be more transparent about video surveillance proposal
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4min
April 27, 2026Monday, April 27: Salvage Station Post-Fire Outlook + Corporate Vet Care + Asheville Crime Data
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Fire at Asheville Waste Paper building complicates plans for Salvage Station
Private equity is reshaping Asheville’s vet clinics: ‘They’re circling me like a vulture’
FEMA works to clear backlog of reimbursements for NC, releases $260 million
Police data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville area
Former Jackson County homeless shelter director accused of stealing $100K
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FAQs about Wake Up, Asheville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.