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- Wednesday, May 13: Memories of Fairview Couple + Sanitation Truck Fatality + PVC River Pollution
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
- Fairview couple remembered as loving parents amid murder charges against daughter
- Asheville faces lawsuit after fatal sanitation truck accident
- Environmental group urges IPEX to assist in cleanup of French Broad River
- Asheville preservation society celebrates its 50th anniversary and its local impact
- New murals by Max Dowdle at Pack Memorial Library in Asheville
4 min - Tuesday, May 12: Murder Suspect in Court + FEMA Property Buyouts + Animal Cruelty Arrests
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
- Man charged in Fairview triple homicide appears in TN court
- Asheville's proposed city budget includes tax increase and funding for storm recovery
- FEMA approves 142 buyouts in Buncombe County for Hurricane Helene recovery
- Four arrested in connection with animal cruelty in Swannanoa
- Asheville police enforce move over law campaign for roadside safety awareness
5 min - Monday, May 11: Murder Charges in Fairview Family Shootings + Edwards Claims 'Horseshit' + Tainted Michelin Stars?
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
- Three dead in Fairview; teen daughter, adult man charged with murder
- 'Horseshit': Edwards denies allegations of improper relationships
- Jamie Ager criticizes Edwards's misconduct allegations during campaign rally
- Buncombe TDA funds Michelin Guide reviews and tennis court renovations
- Bounty & Soul expands food hub to address growing community food needs
4 min - Friday, 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
4 min - Thursday, 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
4 min - Wednesday, 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
4 min - Tuesday, 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
5 min - Monday, 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
4 min - Friday, 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
4 min - Thursday, 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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About Wake Up, Asheville!
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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.