Wake Up, Asheville!

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Asheville leaders react to DOJ warning. /

Asheville task force links gun cases, helping cut violent crime. /

$4.5M grant funds Deaverview Mountain parkland purchase, preservation. /

Edwards Avenue flooding worsens, residents demand lasting drainage solution. /

WNC residents may seek reimbursements for Helene-damaged private roads.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb retiring after 28 years. /

DOJ warns Asheville reparations plan may violate federal law. /

USDA plan threatens jobs, future of Asheville’s research station. /

Trout fishing rules start Oct. 1 amid hatchery setbacks. /

Protesters ‘Wrap the Woods’ to oppose UNCA stadium project.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
Cycling safety — Asheville leads state in cyclist deaths, infrastructure lags. /
Farm relief — Helene-hit apple farms get long-delayed disaster relief funds. /
Hellbender habitat — Hellbender becomes symbol of weakened protections for wildlife. /
Water systems — $686M available to rebuild Helene-damaged water infrastructure. /
HOP program — Medicaid pilot ends, leaving WNC families without support.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Kim Roney again challenges Mayor Manheimer, prioritizing affordability and resilience. /

Buncombe weighs reparations plan addressing disparities in education, health, economy. /

Buncombe readies 2026 revaluation; new rules target fair assessments. /

McKibbon sues insurer for $12.5M Helene business-interruption coverage. /

Goombay Festival returns this weekend to Pack Square and YMI.

Today's newscast includes these stories:
UNCA hosts three-day post-Helene symposium with 70+ events / 

MANNA begins demolishing flood-ruined site; city prioritizes safety compliance / 

Woodfin riverfront greenway delayed; construction 2028, opening summer 2029 / 

Hundreds rally in Asheville for workers’ rights, living wages / 

Sept. 17 forum examines impacts of Trump’s omnibus bill / 

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Feds release $184M AmeriCorps funds, restoring WNC Helene recovery jobs.

Asheville, ATG advance downtown arts venue; studies and grants forthcoming.

WNC rethinks flood alerts; counties eye sirens amid mixed results.

Mission Hospital targets 200 hires, bolstering staff before trauma review.

Rankin garage partially reopens; Wall Street upper levels closed.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Kuwohi road closes two mornings for Cherokee student programs.

Judge denies public dashcam release in Hendersonville shooting case.

Almanac: colder Asheville winter; heavier snow south, lighter north.

Boomtown FestAVL runs through Sunday; free Asheville Symphony finale.

Labor Day rally backs workers’ rights at Pack Square.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Asheville council expands panhandling bans to more high-traffic corridors.

Asheville legalizes e-scooters, skateboards in bike lanes citywide.

Asheville veteran arrested after White House flag-burning protest.

WNC luminaries dominate 2025 North Carolina Award honorees.

NAIA track championships coming to Asheville in 2026, 2027.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

$10.9M lottery funds bolster Buncombe and Asheville school programs.

Council considers expanding no-solicit zones on Asheville’s high-speed corridors.

Asheville seeks public input for next city manager search.

FEMA adds $28M for Helene recovery; parks, roads, utilities.

Five Buncombe schools open serenity rooms supporting teacher wellness.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

ICE detains Buncombe man at courthouse, spurring transparency concerns amid enforcement spike.

Seven WNC school districts reopen: free meals, stricter rules, facility upgrades follow.

Costco plans 25-acre Enka store; neighbors worry about peak traffic.

Ex-students sue Asheville Academy, alleging abuse, neglect, and cover-up.

Chimney Rock restaurant reopens, signaling gradual recovery after Helene.