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Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville launches $14.6 million grant program for small businessesChuck Edwards faces scrutiny in tough congressional race in North CarolinaHaywood Road to get new surface, bike lanes by fallLEAF Global Arts pauses its fall festival, promising return in 2027Asheville’s first women’s sports bar takes shape downtown

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville man pleads guilty, gets probation in fatal 2024 crosswalk shoveArtsAVL releases draft arts recovery framework for public review and feedbackUse millions in disaster recovery grant money to build hundreds affordable rental units or to repair existing homes?New program offers Asheville students pathways to high-paying careersAsheville mayor debate features transparency and surveillance clash between candidates

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Flash flooding triggers road washouts, closures across Asheville areaAsheville trail attack suspect makes first court appearanceAsheville debates fund allocation for home repairs versus affordable housing projectsMadison County planning board sends building issue to commissioners for reviewWhat’s new in food: Report offers insights into post-Helene farming

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Felony charge added in Bent Creek assault case against Dillon CurtisBuncombe County jail officer fired for assisting inmates with drug concealmentAsheville transit plan pits faster buses against neighborhood coverageRivercane's resurgence in WNC as climate solution and cultural resourceOpinion: North Asheville resident rightfully responsible for $40,000 to fix a sinkhole caused by street runoff

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Family defends mother accused of poisoning daughter at Thanksgiving dinnerBuncombe proposes $70 million bonds for affordable housing and land conservationProposed tax bill raises concerns for Buncombe homeowners facing property value hikesSwannanoa riverfront restoration, Rosman floodplain projects get state fundingSix bears, including two cubs, euthanized after home break-ins in Haw Creek, Black Mountain

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville housing market stabilizes amid uncertainty from Iran conflictJudge denies bond for woman charged with Thanksgiving poisoning deathMountain Xpress to be sold to local nonprofit to ensure local ownershipHendersonville housing summit to discuss 2,200 affordable units planEliada opens counseling center to expand youth mental health care

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:School boards propose budget increases amid North Carolina funding uncertaintiesFEMA approved a $25 million water upgrade. Asheville needs about $260 million more to prep for the next disaster.More residents join Asheville's community emergency response team programAsheville City Council rejects affordable housing project over gentrification concernsFlorida entrepreneur's job promises for Yancey County looking like a mirage

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:HCA CEO said he regularly visits with Asheville leaders. Elected officials say they haven’t met himJamie Ager's grassroots campaign aims to bridge rural-urban divide in politics*High Five Coffee arson suspect dated an employee, community raises funds*Biltmore Forest ticks show high Lyme disease prevalenceCommunity remembers Rorey Hipps, beloved local skateboarder and bartender*

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Lake Lure reopens as Gov. Stein praises WNC recovery effortsCraggy Correctional Center to shut down, citing Asheville's cost of livingHousing authority leaders are praised, and slammed, for efforts to halt ‘financial free fall’Marshall dump truck driver avoids jail time for collision that killed two*House Ethics Committee confirms investigation of Rep. Chuck Edwards

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Family mourns as Star Grant appears in Buncombe courtroomPardoned Jan. 6 rioter who opened Asheville kava bar faces backlash*Council rejects Caribou Road rezoning for 100-unit Shiloh housing projectCommunity input sought to convert Marshall High gym into recreation center*Advocates push for more election funding as WNC prepares for high-stakes midterms

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:City Council accepts police tech fundingAsheville considers $19.2 million for single-family home repairsAsheville proposes budget with tax increase, service cutsAsheville City Schools among districts affected in Canvas data breachWater conservation urged as Asheville faces severe rainfall deficit

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Fairview couple remembered as loving parents amid murder charges against daughterAsheville faces lawsuit after fatal sanitation truck accidentEnvironmental group urges IPEX to assist in cleanup of French Broad RiverAsheville preservation society celebrates its 50th anniversary and its local impactNew murals by Max Dowdle at Pack Memorial Library in Asheville

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Man charged in Fairview triple homicide appears in TN courtAsheville's proposed city budget includes tax increase and funding for storm recoveryFEMA approves 142 buyouts in Buncombe County for Hurricane Helene recoveryFour arrested in connection with animal cruelty in SwannanoaAsheville police enforce move over law campaign for roadside safety awareness

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Three dead in Fairview; teen daughter, adult man charged with murder'Horseshit': Edwards denies allegations of improper relationshipsJamie Ager criticizes Edwards's misconduct allegations during campaign rallyBuncombe TDA funds Michelin Guide reviews and tennis court renovationsBounty & Soul expands food hub to address growing community food needs

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Woodfin's High Five Coffee destroyed in fire, local man chargedAsheville looks to shift $19M in HUD funds for home repairsPlans for 60 affordable apartments for seniors in AshevilleNational Endowment for the Arts studies WNC recovery after Hurricane HeleneMissing and murdered Indigenous relatives walk honors lives while advocating change

Today's local newscast includes these stories:Buncombe County proposes property tax increases amid public backlashIn quest for more beds, Mission plans to keep staff lean, application showsClearer path to public housing for Asheville's unhousedAsheville launches new website for ART bus trip planning toolsFormer UNC Asheville standout Henry Patten shares Madrid Open doubles title

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Hurricanes don’t have to hit NC to impact Asheville areaNew hotel supports artists and businesses in Asheville's River Arts DistrictProposed restaurant in Marshall raises concerns for existing businessesHistoric Appalachian Trail shelter relocates to downtown Hot Springs as exhibitWeaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in pro softball draft

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Today is the deadline to appeal Buncombe property valuesBurn ban lifted for 81 North Carolina counties, but forest bans remainFederal, local officials meet in Asheville to discuss violent crime concernsHurricane Helene: A different kind of recovery still in the makingReporters answer audience questions about recent HUD investigation

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Ethics panel investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over alleged affair with former aideEdwards allegations follow scandals of previous Republican NC-11 seat-holdersBack to zero: Buncombe County calls for sign-ups on new emergency alert systemPrather's data center bill targets rates, water, incentivesHundreds rally for public school funding on May Day in Asheville

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Rep. Chuck Edwards investigated by House Ethics for sexual harassmentNorth Carolina teachers to walk out today. Some schools cancel classesWNC businesses face ongoing recovery challenges after Hurricane HeleneUNC-Asheville, Southwestern Community College open new Direct-Entry Transfer ProgramPisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Hospitals challenge state regulator’s decision to award more beds to MissionCouncil approves zoning for 203 affordable housing units in downtown AshevilleABCCM opens Veterans Village for veterans in need of housing supportWhy the Virginia Olson Case remains unsolvedAsheville chocolate brand issues recall for three products*

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville police make largest fentanyl seizure in Buncombe County historyAsheville locals push back on ‘no-go zone’ narrativeCommunity colleges push for inclusion in UNC's three-year degree initiativeBuncombe County teachers lose state supplementMadison County residents raise privacy concerns over surveillance cameras

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Sen. Mayfield's proposal on HCA's community impacts fails at shareholder meetingCreator of iconic Asheville Homer Simpson mural wants to return for a new mural after fireNew data shows recent pattern of fires, break-ins in River Arts District77,000 gallons of sewage spill into Gabriel's Creek in Mars HillOpinion: Asheville needs to be more transparent about video surveillance proposal

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Fire at Asheville Waste Paper building complicates plans for Salvage StationPrivate equity is reshaping Asheville’s vet clinics: ‘They’re circling me like a vulture’FEMA works to clear backlog of reimbursements for NC, releases $260 millionPolice data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville areaFormer Jackson County homeless shelter director accused of stealing $100K

Today's local newscast includes these stories:Former housing authority leader files wrongful termination lawsuit against agencyCould Asheville water customers face restrictions amid drought?Drought crisis threatens crops in Western North Carolina farmsJust Economics executive director plans to step downAsheville opens new era at renovated stadium, same result

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Buncombe County faces $41 million budget gap for fiscal year 2026-27Asheville police increase presence in public housing to improve safetyBlue Ridge Parkway cleanup aims to cut wildfire danger after HeleneBacklash in Asheville with emergence of Christian nationalism to justify Iran warAsheville Merchants Fund awards $780,000 to support Buncombe County nonprofits

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Marijuana rarely top charge in Asheville arrests, often secondary offenseMarshall takes a step to revitalize Blannahassett IslandWild West of NC: Three sheriffs in hot water with the same DA.Cemetery project aims to preserve and honor Black historyCommunity concern grows as rangers search for stray dogs along parkway

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville faces budget gap impacting property tax rates and homeowner expensesCanton family settles C-section malpractice lawsuit with HCA, Mission Hospital50 Years Later: Virginia Olson murder investigation in AshevilleA statewide public art initiative is rolling out at Pack Memorial LibraryOpinion: Are Asheville's and North Carolina’s dog bite rules too lax?

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Costco's Asheville plans hinge on I-26 Connector funding challengesAsheville police plan to address complaints of disorder downtownAsheville's new ordinance for abandoned buildings and current inventory details4 bicycle thieves nabbed after nearly $50K in losses reportedProtester banned from Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s franchises

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:State of the City: Updates on downtown Asheville projects and safety initiativesDespite no revenue from it, city says it didn’t whiff on renaming McCormick FieldActivists challenge U.S. Forest Service changes to forest protections in WNCAsheville Fire Department launches Community Emergency Response TeamFirst freight train rolls through restored Old Fort Loops this weekend

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Two students charged after loaded firearm, ammunition found at Roberson HighAsheville delays vote on surveillance funding amid public concernsA quicker, cheaper college degree: UNC System could offer option with fewer credits.NC House committee advances constitutional amendment limiting property tax increasesBrewery owner John Richardson runs for Black Mountain Town Council

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville's funding confusion leaves homeowners in need after Hurricane HeleneAsheville council to review $1.1M grant for police intelligence hubDo Buncombe tax assessors who work in real estate have conflicts of interest?Proposed apartment complex near Round Top estate raises community concernsBuncombe County's largest public park opens atop Deaverview Mountain

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Court ruling halts Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan over endangered species concernsFirst EBCI member nominated for North Carolina House District 119McCormick Field rebranded as HomeTrust Park after 100 years of historyVirginia Olson cold case revisited 50 years later in Asheville's communityCity Seeks Community Input on Proposed Sites for New Pickleball Complex

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Ramp closures for I-26 Connector begin April 16 with bus service changesLooking Glass Fire contained; Jack Branch Fire updates in Pisgah National ForestProposals for a unified fire district in Buncombe County raise key questionsCriticism mounts over awarding of acute care beds to Mission HospitalWNC parks receive $4 million for recovery from Hurricane Helene

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville housing authority lays off a fifth of workforce amid budget shortfallAsheville police captain's 2024 earnings surpassed $300,000 due to overtimePotential changes to cannabis laws in North Carolina and their implications for WNCGrowth in West Asheville spurs demand for more shopping options, including CostcoArts organizations tackle funding cuts while working on recovery plans

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:DHS Secretary Mullin visits Hickory Nut GorgeAsheville roundtable targets federal plan affecting protected forestsAsheville renews contract with bus operator despite concernsCommunity feedback shapes future of Charles D. Owen Park in SwannanoaNew McCormick Field signs require City Council approval

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Buncombe County lost population for the first time in agesForest Service overhaul could impact Asheville research hubsFEMA announces funding for home buyouts in Helene recovery effortHere's what goes into fire ban decisionsEaton expanding with 300 high-wage jobs in Buncombe County

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Buncombe County Schools request more funding after NC Supreme Court rulingAffordable housing project approved amid traffic concerns in AshevilleDeveloper says Asheville Ramada project still underwayMission Hospital unit’s core nursing staff plunged in years before woman’s deathDrawing from Real Life: Comics anthology inspired by Helene

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Housing funding challenges hinder recovery for Hurricane Helene survivors in WNCHomelessness count reveals rising numbers and personal stories from Asheville residents$8 million grant for Pisgah National Forest restoration projectsEBCI suspends Qualla Enterprises board amid investigation into misconductA-B Tech wins accolades at regional culinary competition and heads to nationals

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Despite multiple sanctions, Mission Hospital receives state approval to add 95 bedsBuncombe County eyes $500M-plus budget amid rising costsTwo Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operationsPisgah Astronomical Research Institute supports NASA's Artemis II mission trackingBurial Beer plans new River Arts District taproom

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Burn ban fails to stop surge in North Carolina wildfiresManagement plan for NC national forests breaks federal law, judge rulesBuncombe County increases budget, Asheville plans service cuts amid financial challengesAsheville City Council considers eliminating parking minimums to boost housing developmentTracy Parkinson named MHU’s Executive Vice President and Provost

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Wildfires in North Carolina prompt statewide burn ban amid drought conditionsAsheville-to-Salisbury train project gains momentum and support from local leadersKindergarteners and K-2 Black students made gains, but education gaps remainBlue Ridge Parkway repairs expected to be completed by end of yearRollins community celebrates families moving into new homes

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Buncombe tax reassessment shifts burden from businesses to homeownersTourism officials consider sports complexes for visitor attractionWildfires burning in Asheville area, Jumping Branch Fire reaches 175 acresLegacy of Asheville's Big Flush water system cleanse 30 years agoHaywood commissioners to appoint interim tax collector after sudden resignation

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:‘We’ve got to fight until Trump is gone’: Asheville’s 3rd No Kings rally draws record crowdImpact of Hurricane Helene on homelessness in Buncombe CountyU.S. 64 reopens for public traffic after 18-month closureNC elections officials caution against ‘saying stupid things’Asheville's plans for a new performing arts center after 60 years

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville's proposed budget cuts impact arts grants, community servicesAsheville approves $55M contract for bus systemBuncombe lawmaker publicizes lewd message from UNC trustee Second water main break disrupts service in WoodfinNo Kings protests planned across Western North Carolina this weekend

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville sues over HVAC failures at Harrah's Cherokee CenterAsheville City Council takes another step toward new arts centerBuncombe DA-elect accused of mishandling appellate cases and missing deadlinesAsheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitationAfter man's death in Asheville, FBI identifies him as wanted for 1988 armored car theft

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Fire danger high across Asheville area amid drought conditionsAsheville woman charged after shooting injures seven in downtown incidentKmart property in West Asheville remains vacant amid redevelopment strugglesAsheville’s music industry is bigger than it was 2016, but structurally differentA Marshall man didn’t report to prison, so a judge sent his mother to jail

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:'Wandering officers' widespread across Western North Carolina police departmentsFrom buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spentCommunity support drive for TSA officers at Asheville Regional AirportProposed 226 affordable apartments in Shiloh neighborhood of AshevilleCleanup begins at Mountaineer Inn after years of neglect and unpaid taxes

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Sackler family seeks board seat at Ingles Markets amid performance concernsFEMA plans to relaunch climate resiliency grant program for North Carolina projectsBuncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain landThe latest report from the Government Accountability Project of AshevilleWould a new performing arts center in Asheville be a boon or a threat to The Block?

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:HCA board opposes Mayfield's proposal for transparency on Mission Hospital's acquisitionBuncombe County plans unified fire tax district for better emergency coverageRoy Cooper brings campaign to Asheville, addressing rising living costs and data center regulationsDispute continues between Black Mountain businesses and town after failed meetingGreat Mother March empowers individuals through creative expression and unity