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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How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.

Wake Up, Asheville! episodes:

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
March 30, 2026Monday, March 30: 'No Kings' Rally + Homelessness from Helene + Arts Center False Starts
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
‘We’ve got to fight until Trump is gone’: Asheville’s 3rd No Kings rally draws record crowd
Impact of Hurricane Helene on homelessness in Buncombe County
U.S. 64 reopens for public traffic after 18-month closure
NC elections officials caution against ‘saying stupid things’
Asheville's plans for a new performing arts center after 60 years
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5min
March 27, 2026Friday, March 27: Proposed Budget Cuts + Bus Contract + Dirty Laundry Aired + No Kings
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville's proposed budget cuts impact arts grants, community services
Asheville approves $55M contract for bus system
Buncombe lawmaker publicizes lewd message from UNC trustee
Second water main break disrupts service in Woodfin
No Kings protests planned across Western North Carolina this weekend
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5min
March 26, 2026Thursday, March 26: HVAC Failure Lawsuit + Arts Center's Next Step + Did DA-Elect Mishandle Cases?
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville sues over HVAC failures at Harrah's Cherokee Center
Asheville City Council takes another step toward new arts center
Buncombe DA-elect accused of mishandling appellate cases and missing deadlines
Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation
After man's death in Asheville, FBI identifies him as wanted for 1988 armored car theft
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5min
March 25, 2026Wednesday, March 25: Fire Danger + Music Scene Health + Mom Replaces Son in Jail
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditions
Asheville woman charged after shooting injures seven in downtown incident
Kmart property in West Asheville remains vacant amid redevelopment struggles
Asheville’s music industry is bigger than it was 2016, but structurally different
A Marshall man didn’t report to prison, so a judge sent his mother to jail
...more
4min
March 24, 2026Tuesday, March 24: 'Wandering Officers' in WNC + Transportation Dollars + Fundraising for TSA Workers
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
'Wandering officers' widespread across Western North Carolina police departments
From buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spent
Community support drive for TSA officers at Asheville Regional Airport
Proposed 226 affordable apartments in Shiloh neighborhood of Asheville
Cleanup begins at Mountaineer Inn after years of neglect and unpaid taxes
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5min
March 23, 2026Monday, March 23: Incursion to Ingles Board + Climate Resiliency + GAP AVL Report
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Sackler family seeks board seat at Ingles Markets amid performance concerns
FEMA plans to relaunch climate resiliency grant program for North Carolina projects
Buncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain land
The latest report from the Government Accountability Project of Asheville
Would a new performing arts center in Asheville be a boon or a threat to The Block?
...more
5min
March 20, 2026Friday, March 20: HCA Balks at Transparency + Unified Fire District + Great Mother March
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
HCA board opposes Mayfield's proposal for transparency on Mission Hospital's acquisition
Buncombe County plans unified fire tax district for better emergency coverage
Roy Cooper brings campaign to Asheville, addressing rising living costs and data center regulations
Dispute continues between Black Mountain businesses and town after failed meeting
Great Mother March empowers individuals through creative expression and unity
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5min
March 19, 2026Thursday, March 19: Craggy Dam Debate + SNAP Stresses + Homelessness Help
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Debate over Buncombe's Craggy Dam: Value, cost, benefit and future in doubt
New SNAP Requirements could stress county budgets
Madison County considers rezoning for general store amid community concerns
Asheville launches study on stormwater system and nuisance flooding issues
$5 million awarded to prevent homelessness in Asheville-Buncombe area
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4min
March 18, 2026Wednesday, March 18: Actions After Shootings + Sticker Shock + Airport Update
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville leaders commit to 'urgency' after recent shootings, but also cite challenges
Buncombe County homeowners face sticker shock over newly assessed property values
Asheville Regional Airport update: parking fees studied; support for unpaid TSA workers
Black Mountain moves public safety staff after building deemed unsafe
$1M in grants for A-B Tech's high school work-based education program
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Asheville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.