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4:24

Thursday, Oct. 30: Why Black AVL leaves + Recovery...

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2025/10/30

Today's newscast includes these stories:Urban Renewal: AVL Watchdog details Southside’s destruction and lasting impact on Black Asheville.Recovery Boards: City Council forms four advisory groups to steer Helene recovery.Tourism Rebound: Hotels recover faster than rentals as Asheville tourism slowly improves.River Cleanup: MountainTrue gets $750K grant to expand post-Helene restoration work.Food Aid: BeLoved Asheville launches “EAT Card” program to combat hunger locally.

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4:16

Wednesday, Oct. 29: Aid stoppage looming + Money for...

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2025/10/29

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Shutdown may delay SNAP, WIC aid for 1.4M North CaroliniansFederal grant releases final $4M for Helene recovery jobsUNC professor Paul Maddox joins Democrats challenging Rep. Chuck EdwardsUNCA Lecture Series explores Southern Indigenous identity and environmentHoliday flights to Asheville down 9%, among nation’s steepest declines

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3:54

Friday, Oct. 24: Assault appeal + SNAP delays + More...

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2025/10/24

Today's newscast includes these stories:Assault Appeal: Swannanoa man appeals conviction for assault during Trump’s 2024 visit.SNAP Delays: Shutdown threatens food aid for 30,000 Buncombe residents, nonprofits brace.Affordable Housing: Haywood Street opens 41-unit Lady Gloria Ridge Community downtown.Gallery Leadership: Blue Spiral 1 names Nicole McConville as new director.Cherokee Exhibit: WCU unveils permanent Cherokee language and culture display.

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4:35

Thursday, Oct. 23: Redistricting finalized +...

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2025/10/23

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Redistricting Finalized: NC GOP passes map potentially adding one seat, weakening Dem Rep. Davis.Fiedler Column: Watchdog critic condemns GOP gerrymandering as undemocratic power grab.I-40 Toll Plan: Officials weigh adding express toll lanes between Clyde and Asheville.Helene Recovery: Buncombe allocates $14M for storm repairs, landslide mitigation.Neighborhood Grants: Asheville to host Oct. 29 workshop.

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4:42

Wednesday, Oct. 22: Gerrymander approved + Mission...

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2025/10/22

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Redistricting Map: NC GOP approves new gerrymandered map likely adding one U.S. House seat.Mission Sanctioned: Federal regulators place Mission Hospital in ‘immediate jeopardy’ over safety.Voter Trial: Groups challenge NC’s same-day registration law as discriminatory.RAD Report: Asheville denies plans to relocate River Arts District despite study.Campground Renovation: Davidson River Campground closing until 2026 for major upgrades.

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4:42

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Hospital competition + Closed...

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2025/10/21

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Hospital Expansion: Four health systems compete to add 129 beds in Buncombe.Closed Meetings Probe: Buncombe commissioners face investigation over possible open-meetings violation.Redistricting Map: NC GOP targets First District to expand congressional majority.Airport Expansion: Asheville airport begins South Terminal demolition for $400M upgrade.Bear Release: Twelve rehabilitated cubs returned to wild; tracking continues statewide.

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5:05

Monday, Oct. 20: Mission cited + Black population...

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2025/10/20

Today's newscast includes these stories:Mission Cited: State cites Mission Hospital for safety failures, risking federal sanctions.Black Population Decline: Asheville’s Black community shrinking amid gentrification and rising housing costs.Flood Resilience Grants: Three WNC counties get $1M for French Broad flood mitigation.Woodfin Leadership: Mayor McAllister faces ethics fallout, unfinished projects before election.No Kings Rally: Thousands protest authoritarianism in Asheville’s Pack

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3:51

Friday, Oct. 17: Students hit at bus stop + Day of...

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2025/10/17

Today's newscast includes these stories:Bus Stop Crash: Two students hospitalized after being hit near T.C. Roberson.Social District Delay: Council postpones South Slope vote amid equity, displacement concerns.Local Elections: Waynesville, Canton, Clyde races focus on recovery and smart growth.Day of Action: Asheville joins national “No Kings” protests opposing authoritarian policies.Indigo De Souza: Asheville native returns home for concert after losing Marshall home.

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4:00

Thursday, Oct. 16: Early voting begins + New Orange...

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2025/10/16

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Early Voting: Weaverville, Woodfin elections open today; polls run through Nov. 1.Helene Relationships: Storm tested — and transformed — love, loss, and resilience across WNC.City Council: Asheville joins RenewNC housing program; debates social district, new events.ADA Settlement: NC nursing homes must admit patients with substance use disorders.Orange Peel Sale: Venue’s managers buy club, plan new 6,000-capacity outdoor site.

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4:09

Wednesday, Oct. 15: FEMA delays + Community organizer...

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2025/10/15

Today’s newscast includes these stories:FEMA Delays: Gov. Stein criticizes stalled Helene relief; 300 applications unapproved.Organizer Fire: Activist Jen Hampton’s car burns in suspected arson incident.*Pedestrian Plan: Buncombe launches committee to improve walkability, safety, and access.Land Conservation: Conserving Carolina surpasses 50,000 acres protected across WNC.*Local NFL Star: A.C. Reynolds alum Rico Dowdle sets record for Panthers.* paid subscriptions required to access full

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4:18

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Redistricting vote + Housing impact...

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2025/10/14

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Redistricting Vote: NC GOP plans new map to gain additional congressional seat.Housing Impact: Shutdown delays loom, but WNC homelessness programs remain stable.Cannabis Scrutiny: Sen. Tillis questions Cherokee marijuana program; tribe defends legality.Campus Recovery: Warren Wilson secures $1.5M for Helene damage repairs.Late-Career Recruit: At 65, actor Jerry O’Donnell trains as Asheville police cadet.

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4:04

Monday, Oct. 13: Richmond Hill reopens + WNC...

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2025/10/13

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Richmond Hill Park largely reopened; disc golf returns Oct. 25.WNC nonprofits face burnout, funding shortfalls one year post-Helene.Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helps first responders manage trauma, depression.Nine-year-old’s Tubing for Trash inspires community waterway cleanups.More ‘No Kings’ rallies planned across WNC to defend democracy.

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3:56

Friday, Oct 10: Edwards profits from himself + Food...

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2025/10/10

Today's newscast includes these stories:Self-campaign lending: Rep. Chuck Edwards earned $20K interest on loans to campaign.Food Assistance: SNAP, WIC benefits continue statewide through October despite shutdown.Water Systems: Asheville to retire FEMA filters, plan $100M permanent upgrade.Wildlife Ordinance: Biltmore Forest bans feeding bears, sets $50 violation fine.Weaverville Election: Six council candidates stress growth management, safety, and transparency.

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4:00

Thursday, Oct. 9: Local campus oversight + Cherokee...

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2025/10/09

Today’s newscast includes these stories:Campus Oversight: New law exempts UNC Asheville from city zoning and reviewTribal Action: Cherokee Nation funds Highway 441 operations during federal shutdown*Housing Recovery: Renew NC program continues despite shutdown, aiding 3,700 households*Job Market: Buncombe unemployment steady; health care, education sectors show growthParamedic Expansion: $500K grant boosts Buncombe’s community paramedic program, adding new staff* paid subscriptions required

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4:17

Wednesday, Oct. 8: County recovery plan + Student...

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2025/10/08

Today's newscast includes these stories:Helene Recovery: Buncombe County outlines 114 projects; major infrastructure, housing priorities.Student Mental Health: Helene’s trauma lingers as therapy referrals surge across schools.Book Debates: Parents renew fights over school library content, prompting censorship fears.Faculty Organizing: NC professors unite to defend academic freedom amid federal shifts.**Asheville History: On this day in 1907, a vote made Asheville an early adopter of

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4:34

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Hospital showdown + Economic rebound...

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2025/10/07

Today's newscast includes these stories:Hospital Showdown: AdventHealth, Mission CEOs clash over new Weaverville hospital proposal.Economic Rebound: Asheville small businesses report first post-storm sales growth uptick.Farm Aid Freeze: Federal shutdown halts disaster payments, deepening WNC farmers’ losses.**Mayor Scrutiny: Columnist questions potential conflicts in Mayor Manheimer’s legal career.Fair Maps Push: Poll shows 84% of NC voters oppose partisan gerrymandering.Today's newscast

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4:36

Monday, Oct. 6: UNCA leadership scrutinized + City...

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2025/10/06

Today's newscast includes these stories:UNC Asheville Leadership: Chancellor van Noort faces criticism over cuts, DEI rollback, transparency.City Manager Search: Survey shows residents want empathetic, innovative leader for recovery.Transit Redesign: Asheville weighs frequent service vs. wider coverage in bus overhaul.Marshall Courthouse: Madison County debates future of storm-damaged historic courthouse, town hall.Language Access: Haywood County expands Spanish outreach, translation tools

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4:21

Friday, Oct. 3: Recovery funding delays + Parkway...

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2025/10/03

Today's newscast includes these stories:Helene Recovery Delays: Shutdown threatens FEMA funds, repairs, and fall tourism.Parkway Bridge Opens: New Blue Ridge Parkway bridge marks major I-26 milestone.Riverside Rink Revives: Former storm-hit site becomes community skating, hockey venue.Weaverville Mayor Steps Down: Fitzsimmons leaves after growth, infrastructure and Helene recovery.Weekend Events Packed: Food, beer, circus, theater and festivals fill Asheville.Today's newscast is supported

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4:23

Thursday, Oct. 2: Shutdown impacts parks + Noise...

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2025/10/02

Today's newscast includes these stories:Shutdown Impacts Parks: Visitor centers closed; no updates on trails or roads.Noise Ordinance Vote: Asheville considers more concerts to boost downtown economy.Tourism Grants Approved: $9M to expand sports, recreation, and science venues.Comms Still Fragile: Helene exposed broadband gaps; resilience improvements still needed.Cawthorn Runs Again: Ex-NC rep launches congressional bid in Florida.Today's newscast is supported by Western Carolina

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4:15

Wednesday, Oct. 1: Helene water recovery + Climate...

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2025/10/01

Today's newscast includes these stories:Water Recovery: Asheville begins storm debris cleanup, part of nine resilience projects.Climate Resilience: 2018 plan resurfaces; leaders push action beyond past studies.Backup Radios: Black Mountain builds solar-powered VHF system for disaster response.Home Repairs: 3,000 families still waiting; federal delays stall Renew NC.Forest Loss: Helene destroyed 25 acres of rare spruce-fir habitat.Today's newscast is supported by Western Carolina

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