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 149 episodes available.

Wake Up, Asheville! episodes:

March 20, 2026Friday, March 20: HCA Balks at Transparency + Unified Fire District + Great Mother March
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
HCA board opposes Mayfield's proposal for transparency on Mission Hospital's acquisition
Buncombe County plans unified fire tax district for better emergency coverage
Roy Cooper brings campaign to Asheville, addressing rising living costs and data center regulations
Dispute continues between Black Mountain businesses and town after failed meeting
Great Mother March empowers individuals through creative expression and unity
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5min
March 19, 2026Thursday, March 19: Craggy Dam Debate + SNAP Stresses + Homelessness Help
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Debate over Buncombe's Craggy Dam: Value, cost, benefit and future in doubt
New SNAP Requirements could stress county budgets
Madison County considers rezoning for general store amid community concerns
Asheville launches study on stormwater system and nuisance flooding issues
$5 million awarded to prevent homelessness in Asheville-Buncombe area
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5min
March 18, 2026Wednesday, March 18: Actions After Shootings + Sticker Shock + Airport Update
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville leaders commit to 'urgency' after recent shootings, but also cite challenges
Buncombe County homeowners face sticker shock over newly assessed property values
Asheville Regional Airport update: parking fees studied; support for unpaid TSA workers
Black Mountain moves public safety staff after building deemed unsafe
$1M in grants for A-B Tech's high school work-based education program
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5min
March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17: Mission's Leadership + Contrasting Edwards, Ager + Van Noort Op-Ed
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Mission Hospital to evaluate leadership's 'capacity and competency'
Here's what Chuck Edwards has to say about Iran war, FEMA reform and more
Hickory Nut Gap Farms CEO Jamie Ager spells out contrasts with Edwards
Nearly 6,000 acres intentionally burned across WNC already this month
Van Noort: UNCA’s future will not be secured by standing still
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5min
March 16, 2026Monday, March 16: HUD Addresses Funding Challenges + Flag-Burning Charges Dropped + Swannanoa Greenway
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
HUD addresses home repair funding challenges in WNC after Hurricane Helene
Prosecutors drop charges against veteran who burned US flag in protest
Josh Morgan resigns after eight years at Shining Rock Classical Academy
Proposed greenway in Swannanoa aims to reduce flooding and boost resilience
Buncombe County hosts property appeal clinics in April, final appeal deadline May 5
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5min
March 13, 2026Friday, March 13: GE Aerospace Expansion + Youth Career Development + Pedestrian Plan
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville among cities to benefit from GE Aerospace expansion
AG Jackson secures $2.5M in restored federal funding for public schools
New YouthBuild program supports career development for local youths
'We're 100 years behind': Buncombe County begins work on first Pedestrian Plan
Volunteers in Marshall working on Rollins, Blannahassett Island projects
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5min
March 12, 2026Thursday, March 12: Gun Violence Strategies + Library Assault Case Settlement + AVL Fee Hikes?
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville leaders address gun violence with new safety initiatives, community partnerships
Mission Hospital independent monitor meets with public in Asheville, Brevard
Defendants guilty in West Asheville Library assault case
With dam removal on table, tensions flare between conservationists, wastewater officials
These Asheville services might see fee hikes this year
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5min
March 11, 2026Wednesday, March 11: River Pipe Cleanup + Craggy Dam Removal + Signs of the Times
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
No Pipe Dream: PVC pipe cleanup still happening on the French Broad
How to weigh in on Asheville's new riverfront park design concepts
Study: Craggy Dam's removal from could lower flooding risks, improve water quality
National Park Service targets climate signage in the Great Smoky Mountains
Haywood Community College hosts second annual WNC Environmental Summit
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5min
March 10, 2026Tuesday, March 10: Second Fatal Shooting + Water Resources Director + ART Bus Service
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Second Asheville fatal shooting in three days, city's first this year
State law restricts downzoning, affecting Buncombe County’s planning efforts
Bill Hart named as City of Asheville Water Resources Director
Canton secures land for wastewater treatment and redevelops paper mill site
Opinion: ART buses sometimes look empty, but service is more complicated than we realize
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5min
March 09, 2026Monday, March 9: Parkway Reopening Timeline + Mayor About Costco + Birth in Jail
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
All Helene-damaged Blue Ridge Parkway sections to reopen by end of year
Costco considering a return to development negotiating table, says Mayor Manheimer
After 37 years of effort, work on the I-26 Connector finally getting started
Mother gives birth in jail toilet after seeking medical assistance
Asheville restaurants navigate post-storm recovery and prepare for spring tourism
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Asheville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 149 episodes available.