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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FAQs about Wake Up, Asheville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.

Wake Up, Asheville! episodes:

April 13, 2026Monday, April 13: I-26 Ramp Closures + Wildfires Update + Mission Control
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Ramp closures for I-26 Connector begin April 16 with bus service changes
Looking Glass Fire contained; Jack Branch Fire updates in Pisgah National Forest
Proposals for a unified fire district in Buncombe County raise key questions
Criticism mounts over awarding of acute care beds to Mission Hospital
WNC parks receive $4 million for recovery from Hurricane Helene
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4min
April 10, 2026Friday, April 10: Housing Authority Job Cuts + Highly Paid Police + Cannabis in WNC
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville housing authority lays off a fifth of workforce amid budget shortfall
Asheville police captain's 2024 earnings surpassed $300,000 due to overtime
Potential changes to cannabis laws in North Carolina and their implications for WNC
Growth in West Asheville spurs demand for more shopping options, including Costco
Arts organizations tackle funding cuts while working on recovery plans
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4min
April 09, 2026Thursday, April 9: DHS Chief Visits + Forest Protection + On the Bus + Owen Park Input
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
DHS Secretary Mullin visits Hickory Nut Gorge
Asheville roundtable targets federal plan affecting protected forests
Asheville renews contract with bus operator despite concerns
Community feedback shapes future of Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa
New McCormick Field signs require City Council approval
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5min
April 08, 2026Wednesday, April 8: Population Decline + Forest Service Overhaul + More High-Wage Jobs
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe County lost population for the first time in ages
Forest Service overhaul could impact Asheville research hubs
FEMA announces funding for home buyouts in Helene recovery effort
Here's what goes into fire ban decisions
Eaton expanding with 300 high-wage jobs in Buncombe County
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4min
April 07, 2026Tuesday, April 7: Funding Schools + Ramada Project + Nursing Shortage
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe County Schools request more funding after NC Supreme Court ruling
Affordable housing project approved amid traffic concerns in Asheville
Developer says Asheville Ramada project still underway
Mission Hospital unit’s core nursing staff plunged in years before woman’s death
Drawing from Real Life: Comics anthology inspired by Helene
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5min
April 06, 2026Monday, April 6: Housing Funding Challenges + Qualla Enterprises Investigation + A-B Tech Culinary Awards
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Housing funding challenges hinder recovery for Hurricane Helene survivors in WNC
Homelessness count reveals rising numbers and personal stories from Asheville residents
$8 million grant for Pisgah National Forest restoration projects
EBCI suspends Qualla Enterprises board amid investigation into misconduct
A-B Tech wins accolades at regional culinary competition and heads to nationals
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4min
April 03, 2026Friday, April 3: Mission Expansion + County Budget + Nonprofits Merge + Burial in RAD
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Despite multiple sanctions, Mission Hospital receives state approval to add 95 beds
Buncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costs
Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute supports NASA's Artemis II mission tracking
Burial Beer plans new River Arts District taproom
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4min
April 02, 2026Thursday, April 2: Fire Surge Despite Burn Ban + Differing Budget Approaches + Considering Housing Boost
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfires
Management plan for NC national forests breaks federal law, judge rules
Buncombe County increases budget, Asheville plans service cuts amid financial challenges
Asheville City Council considers eliminating parking minimums to boost housing development
Tracy Parkinson named MHU’s Executive Vice President and Provost
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4min
April 01, 2026Wednesday, April 1: Wildfires Update + Train Momentum + Education Gains, Gaps
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Wildfires in North Carolina prompt statewide burn ban amid drought conditions
Asheville-to-Salisbury train project gains momentum and support from local leaders
Kindergarteners and K-2 Black students made gains, but education gaps remain
Blue Ridge Parkway repairs expected to be completed by end of year
Rollins community celebrates families moving into new homes
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4min
March 31, 2026Tuesday, March 31: Tax Burden Shifts + Sports Tourism + Big Flush
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe tax reassessment shifts burden from businesses to homeowners
Tourism officials consider sports complexes for visitor attraction
Wildfires burning in Asheville area, Jumping Branch Fire reaches 175 acres
Legacy of Asheville's Big Flush water system cleanse 30 years ago
Haywood commissioners to appoint interim tax collector after sudden resignation
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Asheville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.