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4:10

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Mission Noncompliance + Farmers...

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2025/12/02

Today's newscast includes these stories:Regulators cite deadly failures as Mission Hospital remains noncompliant.Report: Helene-battered small farms struggle as federal aid denied.Asheville violent crime falls sharply, even as property offenses rise.Retired judge Danny Davis challenges Rep. Mark Pless in 118th.Pisgah Conservancy marks decade of volunteer-driven forest restoration projects.

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4:32

Monday, Dec. 1: Post-Helene Toxins + Dems Attack...

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2025/12/01

Today's newscast includes these stories:Study finds Helene left French Broad River loaded with toxins.Democrats target Whatley’s Helene recovery record in 2026 Senate race.Asheville man admits hiding Starbucks bathroom cameras, recording unsuspecting customers.Salvage Station relocating indoors to River Arts District Homer building.Asheville seeks public input on post-Helene riverfront park recoveries.

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4:16

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Wells Fargo Building Purchase +...

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2025/11/25

Today's newscast includes these stories:Local firm buys downtown Wells Fargo building; tenants stay put.City panel backs Orange Peel’s 6,000-cap riverside concert venue.Haw Creek subdivision eyes court fight after bridge access denial.Environmental groups sue Forest Service over Nolichucky salvage logging.Buncombe libraries restore and expand hours after Helene service cuts.

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4:05

Monday, Nov. 24: Interim Police Chief + Emma...

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2025/11/24

Today's newscast includes these stories:Deputy Jackie Stepp appointed Asheville’s interim police chief during transition.Emma residents sue to block townhouses, preserve cooperative mobile homes.State funds free childcare for Helene-impacted families across WNC.Indivisible Asheville organizers pursue tipping-point participation through sustained protests.New Pisgah Passage loop connects Brevard to surrounding public lands.

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4:25

Friday, Nov. 21: Pratt & Whitney Fast-Track? + Haw...

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2025/11/21

Today's newscast includes these stories:State Incentives: Pratt & Whitney got fast-tracked funding despite missed job goals, sparking backlash.Haw Creek Vote: Asheville rejected a 49-home, 35-townhome plan over flooding concerns.Cost of Living: Report says single adults need $117K to live comfortably in Asheville.SoCon Deal: Asheville secured the Southern Conference basketball tournament through 2035.Civic Openings: Residents invited to apply for Asheville boards and commissions.

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4:37

Thursday, Nov. 20: Immigrant Support + Helene...

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2025/11/20

Today's newscast includes these stories:Immigrant Support: Asheville and Buncombe reaffirm immigrant protections amid federal activity.Helene Recovery: Buncombe approves broad Helene recovery plan across county.Urban Forest: Asheville seeks input for urban-forest management plan.Book Exchange: Story Parlor owners expand programming.Odd NFL Record: Asheville Police set drone flag record in Charlotte.

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4:11

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Immigration Resolution + Ox Creek...

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2025/11/19

Today's newscast includes these stories:Immigration Resolution: Council member Roney proposes banning city property use for civil immigration enforcement.Ox Creek Fire: 10-acre Weaverville wildfire fully contained; evacuations lifted.Deaverview Park Plan: 342-acre park would expand city’s park lands by 60 percent.Brevard Police Chief: Captain Christy Wentzell becomes Brevard’s first woman police chief, starting January.Lumbee Recognition: Senate hearing advances 2025 Lumbee Fairness Act

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4:41

Tuesday, Nov. 18: ICE protests in Asheville + Local...

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2025/11/18

Today's newscast includes these stories:In Asheville, residents protest against border patrol agents operating in CharlottePanther Creek fire 60% contained; Ox Creek fire 10 acres 40% containedBiltmore Village rebuilds with community help, grants for Helene damage repairsOpinion: Is the Biltmore Championship golf tournament a good use of TDA funds? Or is it tone deaf?Nonprofit’s approach: Whatever it takes, breaking down perceived barriers

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4:28

Monday, Nov. 17: Asheville's ICE position + Lexington...

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2025/11/17

Today's episode includes these stories:ICE Plans: Asheville leaders reject participation in possible federal immigration raids.Sidewalk Fix: Lexington Avenue replacement project advances with 2026 construction timeline.Energy Savings: State buildings cut use, saving $200M; A-B Tech excels.Walton Refresh: Asheville launches new engagement phase for historic pool redesign.Troll Arrival: Arboretum debuts twelve giant Dambo sculptures through February.

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4:37

Friday, Nov. 14: HCA Violated Terms? + Swannanoa...

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2025/11/14

Today's newscast includes these stories:‘Incompetent Leaders’: AG says HCA violated oncology agreement at Mission Hospital.Swannanoa Housing: 170 affordable units approved to aid post-Helene recovery.Kat Williams: Asheville blues legend dies unexpectedly at 58.School Board: Audit clean; superintendent’s contract extended despite concerns.The Backswing: Asheville spent years securing Biltmore Championship PGA event

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4:30

Thursday, Nov. 13: UNCA Hires Consultant + Parkway...

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2025/11/13

Today's newscast includes these stories:UNCA Taps Advisors for Campus Planning: Firm to design review process for future university projects.Businesses Along Parkway Face Uncertainty: Landslides cripple tourism; repairs delayed until 2026.Former Student Sentenced in Fatal Crash: Driver pleads guilty after deadly high-speed prom wreck.Freeze Turns I-40 Into Gridlock: Refreeze causes 20 crashes, five-hour I-40 backup.Climbers Gain New Access Near Chimney Rock: Nonprofits open 16-acre site

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4:09

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Mission Avoids Penalties + HCA...

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2025/11/12

Today's episode includes these stories:Mission Avoids Penalties: Mission escapes major sanctions after repeat “Immediate Jeopardy” safety citation.HCA Profits Rise: HCA Healthcare posts $3.8B revenue jump, raises annual forecast.LEAF Needs Support: Arts nonprofit LEAF launches fundraiser after storm losses and funding cuts.Airport Delays Continue: Asheville travelers face delays, cancellations amid lingering FAA flight cuts.Montreat Lodge Approved: Court clears Montreat’s Mountain Retreat

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4:09

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Black Flight + Heating Aid + PGA's...

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2025/11/11

Today's newscast includes these stories:Asheville Watchdog Series: Final “Losing Our Soul” report spotlights community-led efforts to rebuild Black Asheville.Heating Aid at Risk: Federal shutdown threatens LIEAP heating assistance for low-income WNC residents.I-26 Bridge Work: Nightly I-26 closures underway as crews remove the old Blue Ridge Parkway bridge.PGA Returns to Asheville: Biltmore Championship to bring PGA TOUR golf back to Asheville in 2026.Yoga Center Sale: AyurPrana finalizes

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4:13

Monday, Nov. 10: Rare Edwards Interview + Property...

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2025/11/10

Today's newscast includes these stories:Congressman Interviewed: Rep. Chuck Edwards touts Helene aid work, blames Democrats for shutdown.Recovery Funds: WNC counties receive $155M in new federal disaster relief allocations.Property Reappraisal: Buncombe to reassess all properties in 2026 after Helene losses.Public Safety Plan: Asheville advances $14.5M Oakley complex with solar-powered fire station.Local Food Transition: Mother Earth Food ends deliveries; Terramonga Farm to continue

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4:10

Friday, Nov. 7: Food Insecurity + Resignation After...

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2025/11/07

Today's newscast includes these stories:Food Insecurity: Shutdown deepens hunger crisis as SNAP aid freezes for 30,000 residents.Disaster Aid: Feds release $155M more for WNC storm recovery amid delays.Threat Resignation: Henderson County Democrat chair quits after threats tied to protest.School Funding: Educators decry cuts, call for renewed support for public schools.Worker Shortage: Waynesville faces 40% public works turnover, launches pay study.

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4:21

Thursday, Nov. 6: Election Results + Housing...

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2025/11/06

Today's newscast includes these stories:Election Results: Dee Lawrence elected Weaverville mayor; Woodfin council sees major turnover.Races Outside Buncombe: Sylva, Waynesville voters choose leaders amid growth and culture debates.Housing Conditions: Evergreen Ridge tenants report worsening mold, leaks, and limited protections.Strategic Plan: Buncombe adopts 2030 roadmap focusing on recovery, housing, and health.Food Truck Pilot: Asheville launches weekly downtown program to boost

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4:19

Wednesday, Nov. 5: New Housing Authority CEO +...

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2025/11/05

Today's newscast includes these stories:Housing Authority: Ella Santos named Asheville Housing Authority CEO after year-long vacancy.Traffic Enforcement: APD issues 563 citations in Halloween safety campaign, no fatalities.Resilience Grants: Asheville seeks $415M in FEMA funds for hazard mitigation projects.Investigation: Chief Justice Newby’s ruling legalized GOP gerrymandering before 2024 election.Outdoor Venue: Orange Peel plans new flood-resilient Thompson Street concert space.

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4:05

Tuesday, Nov. 4: Mission Fulfills Promise + River...

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2025/11/04

Today's newscast includes these stories:Mission Staffing: Hospital hires 200 new workers, but nurse retention concerns persist.River Cleanup: MountainTrue removes 10,000 pounds of Helene debris from rivers daily.MANNA Moves: Food bank relocates to Mills River facility after storm damage.Winter Shelter: Asheville expands Code Purple beds, offers free transit to sites.Park Funding: Shutdown forces cutbacks to Smokies, Parkway operations as aid dwindles.

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4:06

Monday, Nov. 3: UNCA behind promised schedule +...

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2025/11/03

Today's newscast includes these stories:UNCA Development: University delays commission on controversial stadium project atop campus forest.Food Response: Buncombe, nonprofits expand aid as shutdown threatens SNAP, WIC access.Municipal Elections: Woodfin, Weaverville voters decide key races amid growth, recovery debates.Gentrification Series: Watchdog examines how “slim-tall” homes reshape Asheville’s Black neighborhoods.Andrea Clark: Beloved photographer who chronicled Asheville’s Black

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4:07

Friday, Oct. 31: Code Purple expands + Weaverville...

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2025/10/31

Today's newscast includes these stories:Code Purple: Asheville approves shelter plan with expanded services.Weaverville Election: Candidates focus on growth, housing and safety near new hospital.Early Voting: Madison County trims voting sites from three to one.Land Protection: Foothills Conservancy secures 834 acres at Gillespie Gap.Greenway Project: Nasty Branch Greenway to honor Southside history, construction begins next year.

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