Wake Up, Asheville!

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens After Yearlong Helene Repairs
38-mile stretch near Asheville.

Moe Davis Exits NC-11 Race, Blasts Democratic Leaders

After Helene, Communities Rediscovered Word-of-Mouth News

WNC Democrats Urge Action Beyond Street Protests

NC Elections Board Launches Voter Registration Repair Drive
Project

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Swannanoa residents complete disaster prep training, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Middle School’s Blair Johnston earns district Principal of the Year honors.

AB Tech’s $30 million Futures Factory project set to expand trade and tech education opportunities.

New report finds NC lagging in civic engagement; schools and nonprofits look for fixes.

Zillicoah Beer Company reopens its flood-damaged taproom, hailed as a major step in Asheville’s Helene recovery.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Buncombe commissioners send letter raising serious patient safety and staffing concerns about Mission Hospital’s Level I trauma application.

Commissioners approve $5 million grant match for A-B Tech training center and call for UNC Asheville transparency.

Mayor Esther Manheimer announces run for fourth term.

Mulch fire at TBD Landfill in Haywood County continues to send smoke across Asheville-area communities but remains contained.

Asheville psych rock band Bask preps a free Aug. 22 Orange Peel show celebrating their new concept album, The Turning.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Mission Hospital seeks Level I trauma center status amid local concerns.

Buncombe starts reappraisal in era of fast-rising home prices

Two sewer line river crossings are being built at Asheville parks.

After EPA cuts, NC solar program for low-income homes is on the line

Asheville Regional Airport Rebrands to Highlight Regional Spirit

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Helene’s economic toll still weighs on WNC small businesses despite widespread reopenings, a new Mountain BizWorks survey finds.

Hendersonville’s Only Hope WNC cuts ties with its founder and overhauls governance after his arrest, pledging tighter safeguards.

Asheville needs volunteers to count cyclists and pedestrians that guide safety investments and grant bids.

Ceramics maker East Fork sues its insurer, claiming a million-dollar Helene-related payout was wrongly denied.

Asheville Symphony rolls out its 2025–26 season, launching with a free community concert.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

UNC Asheville pauses stadium plan, launches review commission.

Homelessness concerns in West Asheville spark new outreach program.

Smokies cite visitor for feeding bears, renew strict safety warnings.

Army Corps begins demolishing 22 condemned Buncombe homes.

Walton Street Park upgrades move forward with city–community partnership.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Antitrust settlement scrutiny: What HCA–Ballad oversight could mean for Mission and WNC care access.

Tariffs bite: Asheville eateries raise prices as import and supply costs climb.

Sunshine test: Judge lets Asheville Watchdog’s open‑meetings case against the city move ahead.

Venue clash: Court trims claims but financial fight over “Asheville Yards” continues.

Schools & screens: Mountain districts roll out stricter device rules to support learning.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Mission Hospital cited after 29-minute delay responding to patient bathroom call.

Asheville may expand no-panhandling zones to more busy corridors.

Katie Kurdys enters race for Buncombe County district attorney.

AdventHealth releases designs for Weaverville hospital amid legal delays.

NC freeze on legal-aid funds could slow Helene recovery in WNC.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Downtown Asheville sees about 40 closures since Helene, even as new openings emerge.

Clyde’s volunteer recovery hub will close Aug. 26 over floodplain safety concerns.

Asheville breaks ground on a $75 million pump station upgrade to strengthen water service.

Marquee in the River Arts District is set to reopen after year‑long flood recovery.

A Q&A clarifies recent E. coli findings and water‑quality steps across the system.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

$75M Carrier Bridge wastewater upgrade launches, limiting river access temporarily.

Former UNCA staffer appeals whistleblower case tied to COVID-era research.

Sanders rallies 3,600 in Asheville against oligarchy, low wages, and service cuts.

Mission Hospital ranked among North Carolina’s best for quality care.

Cooler, stormier week ahead; flood alerts issued for Asheville region.