Wake Up, Asheville!

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Hospital Showdown: AdventHealth, Mission CEOs clash over new Weaverville hospital proposal.
Economic Rebound: Asheville small businesses report first post-storm sales growth uptick.
Farm Aid Freeze: Federal shutdown halts disaster payments, deepening WNC farmers’ losses.**
Mayor Scrutiny: Columnist questions potential conflicts in Mayor Manheimer’s legal career.
Fair Maps Push: Poll shows 84% of NC voters oppose partisan gerrymandering.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

UNC Asheville Leadership: Chancellor van Noort faces criticism over cuts, DEI rollback, transparency.
City Manager Search: Survey shows residents want empathetic, innovative leader for recovery.
Transit Redesign: Asheville weighs frequent service vs. wider coverage in bus overhaul.
Marshall Courthouse: Madison County debates future of storm-damaged historic courthouse, town hall.
Language Access: Haywood County expands Spanish outreach, translation tools after Helene.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Helene Recovery Delays: Shutdown threatens FEMA funds, repairs, and fall tourism.
Parkway Bridge Opens: New Blue Ridge Parkway bridge marks major I-26 milestone.
Riverside Rink Revives: Former storm-hit site becomes community skating, hockey venue.
Weaverville Mayor Steps Down: Fitzsimmons leaves after growth, infrastructure and Helene recovery.
Weekend Events Packed: Food, beer, circus, theater and festivals fill Asheville.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Shutdown Impacts Parks: Visitor centers closed; no updates on trails or roads.
Noise Ordinance Vote: Asheville considers more concerts to boost downtown economy.
Tourism Grants Approved: $9M to expand sports, recreation, and science venues.
Comms Still Fragile: Helene exposed broadband gaps; resilience improvements still needed.
Cawthorn Runs Again: Ex-NC rep launches congressional bid in Florida.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Water Recovery: Asheville begins storm debris cleanup, part of nine resilience projects.

Climate Resilience: 2018 plan resurfaces; leaders push action beyond past studies.
Backup Radios: Black Mountain builds solar-powered VHF system for disaster response.
Home Repairs: 3,000 families still waiting; federal delays stall Renew NC.
Forest Loss: Helene destroyed 25 acres of rare spruce-fir habitat.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

School Lockdown – Bomb threat prompts brief closure, no danger found.

Church Threat – Asheville polling site targeted in Moldova election hoax.

Medicaid Cuts – Funding deadlock risks reduced care for 3.1 million.

All Souls – Historic church needs millions, community help to recover.

Transit Survey – City seeks public input to shape ART system.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Storm Outlook – Asheville expects minimal rain despite statewide emergency.
Community Remembers – Swannanoa honors 43 lives lost to Helene.
Hospital Response – Mission staff improvised care, delivered 33 babies.
Water Vulnerability – Asheville system fragile; costly FEMA filters may end.
Lawsuit Settlement – City drops race-based language in commission appointments.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Housing Recovery: Thousands still displaced; federal delays stall WNC rebuilding programs.

Food Insecurity: Pantry visits, meal demand surge nearly year after Helene.

Climate Resilience: Advocates push city for stronger action on climate readiness.

River Arts District: Marquee gallery reopens after major flood renovations.

Blues Festival: Black Mountain festival to aid recovery with music and community spirit.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Helene Donations: Trump campaign raised $8M, questions remain on fund distribution.
Biltmore Village: 70% of merchants return, recovery continues after Helene flooding.
Service Industry: Hospitality workers report PTSD, job losses, declining wages post-Helene.
Botany Woods: East Asheville community rebuilding, some considering FEMA-funded buyouts.
Malvern Hills Pool: City unveils redesign plans, residents push to preserve footprint.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Election Challenge: Storm relief leader Adam Smith enters GOP primary against Edwards.
Landslide Safety: Buncombe pilots slope fixes, FEMA buyouts continue.
Road Repairs: State gets $1.15B for Helene-damaged infrastructure.
Sewer Upgrade: Blasting begins at French Broad River Park project.
Parking Closures: Wall Street deck shuts, Rankin reopens downtown.