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 184 episodes available.

Wake Up, Asheville! episodes:

March 13, 2026Friday, March 13: GE Aerospace Expansion + Youth Career Development + Pedestrian Plan
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville among cities to benefit from GE Aerospace expansion
AG Jackson secures $2.5M in restored federal funding for public schools
New YouthBuild program supports career development for local youths
'We're 100 years behind': Buncombe County begins work on first Pedestrian Plan
Volunteers in Marshall working on Rollins, Blannahassett Island projects
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5min
March 12, 2026Thursday, March 12: Gun Violence Strategies + Library Assault Case Settlement + AVL Fee Hikes?
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Asheville leaders address gun violence with new safety initiatives, community partnerships
Mission Hospital independent monitor meets with public in Asheville, Brevard
Defendants guilty in West Asheville Library assault case
With dam removal on table, tensions flare between conservationists, wastewater officials
These Asheville services might see fee hikes this year
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5min
March 11, 2026Wednesday, March 11: River Pipe Cleanup + Craggy Dam Removal + Signs of the Times
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
No Pipe Dream: PVC pipe cleanup still happening on the French Broad
How to weigh in on Asheville's new riverfront park design concepts
Study: Craggy Dam's removal from could lower flooding risks, improve water quality
National Park Service targets climate signage in the Great Smoky Mountains
Haywood Community College hosts second annual WNC Environmental Summit
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5min
March 10, 2026Tuesday, March 10: Second Fatal Shooting + Water Resources Director + ART Bus Service
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Second Asheville fatal shooting in three days, city's first this year
State law restricts downzoning, affecting Buncombe County’s planning efforts
Bill Hart named as City of Asheville Water Resources Director
Canton secures land for wastewater treatment and redevelops paper mill site
Opinion: ART buses sometimes look empty, but service is more complicated than we realize
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4min
March 09, 2026Monday, March 9: Parkway Reopening Timeline + Mayor About Costco + Birth in Jail
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
All Helene-damaged Blue Ridge Parkway sections to reopen by end of year
Costco considering a return to development negotiating table, says Mayor Manheimer
After 37 years of effort, work on the I-26 Connector finally getting started
Mother gives birth in jail toilet after seeking medical assistance
Asheville restaurants navigate post-storm recovery and prepare for spring tourism
...more
4min
March 06, 2026Friday, March 6: Look at Local Officers Arrested + Noem 'Hampered' FEMA + Eastern Cherokee Nation
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Update on six Asheville-area law enforcement officers arrested in past year
Senators say Noem 'hampered' disaster response as delayed FEMA money comes to WNC
Dogwood Health Trust helps launch collaboration to strengthen WNC health centers
Asheville Regional Airport reports strong passenger growth despite hurricane challenges
EBCI residents respond to proposed name change to Eastern Cherokee Nation
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5min
March 05, 2026Thursday, March 5: Primary Turnout + Moore Makes History + Local Tie to Iran War
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Buncombe County primary election turnout nears 55,000 votes
Martin Moore elected Buncombe County's first Black district attorney
NC universities prepare for federal digital accessibility deadline
Asheville resident seeks help for loved one stranded in Kuwait
Street paper is also an income stream for Asheville's unhoused
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4min
March 04, 2026Wednesday, March 4: Primary Results + Introducing Hellbender + Area Schools Bolster Social Workforce
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
Ager landslide, Moore wins DA, six moving on to city council general election
New outdoor venue Hellbender to open in Asheville with concert series
Warren Wilson, Mars Hill U + WCU part of program to bolster social work workforce
Potential performing arts center in Asheville raises displacement concerns for East End
Former Moog property sold and transformed into hub for displaced businesses
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5min
March 03, 2026Tuesday, March 3: Primary Boost, Key Races + Fighting for Costco + UNCA Stadium vs. Forest Primer
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
NC-11 Democrats oppose DCCC's early support for Jamie Ager
Asheville City Council and Buncombe County DA races highlight today’s primary
Local officials marshaling effort to bring Costco back to the table
Madison County secures $3 million for new Public Safety Center funding
A rundown of the controversy over UNC Asheville's proposed soccer stadium
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5min
March 02, 2026Monday, March 2: More FEMA Help + Budget Gap Solutions + Homelessness Initiative
Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:
FEMA announces $166 million for North Carolina storm and COVID recovery efforts
Asheville faces $26.4 million budget gap, exploring tax increases and cuts
Asheville-Buncombe receives $5 million for homelessness prevention initiative
Concerns arise over Helene recovery plan for North Carolina national forests
Hive Ambition's inaugural women's business social in March
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4min

FAQs about Wake Up, Asheville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Asheville! have?

The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.