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4:14

Tuesday, Sept. 30: School lockdown + Church threat +...

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2025/09/30

Today's newscast includes these stories:School Lockdown – Bomb threat prompts brief closure, no danger found.Church Threat – Asheville polling site targeted in Moldova election hoax.Medicaid Cuts – Funding deadlock risks reduced care for 3.1 million.All Souls – Historic church needs millions, community help to recover.Transit Survey – City seeks public input to shape ART system. Today's newscast is supported by Western Carolina Ministries.

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4:19

Monday, Sept. 29: Storm outlook + Swannanoa remembers...

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2025/09/29

Today's newscast includes these stories:Storm Outlook – Asheville expects minimal rain despite statewide emergency.Community Remembers – Swannanoa honors 43 lives lost to Helene.Hospital Response – Mission staff improvised care, delivered 33 babies.Water Vulnerability – Asheville system fragile; costly FEMA filters may end.Lawsuit Settlement – City drops race-based language in commission appointments. Today's newscast is supported by Western Carolina Ministries.

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4:03

Friday, Sept. 26: Housing challenges + Food...

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2025/09/26

Today's newscast includes these stories:Housing Recovery: Thousands still displaced; federal delays stall WNC rebuilding programs.Food Insecurity: Pantry visits, meal demand surge nearly year after Helene.Climate Resilience: Advocates push city for stronger action on climate readiness.River Arts District: Marquee gallery reopens after major flood renovations.Blues Festival: Black Mountain festival to aid recovery with music and community spirit.Today's newscast is supported by Western

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4:10

Thursday, Sept. 25: Helene donations from Trump +...

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2025/09/25

Today's newscast includes these stories:Helene Donations: Trump campaign raised $8M, questions remain on fund distribution.Biltmore Village: 70% of merchants return, recovery continues after Helene flooding.Service Industry: Hospitality workers report PTSD, job losses, declining wages post-Helene.Botany Woods: East Asheville community rebuilding, some considering FEMA-funded buyouts.Malvern Hills Pool: City unveils redesign plans, residents push to preserve footprint.Today's newscast is

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3:39

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Primary challenge to Edwards +...

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2025/09/24

Today's newscast includes these stories:Election Challenge: Storm relief leader Adam Smith enters GOP primary against Edwards.Landslide Safety: Buncombe pilots slope fixes, FEMA buyouts continue.Road Repairs: State gets $1.15B for Helene-damaged infrastructure.Sewer Upgrade: Blasting begins at French Broad River Park project.Parking Closures: Wall Street deck shuts, Rankin reopens downtown.

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3:36

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Helene one year later + Bat Cave...

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2025/09/23

Today's newscast includes these stories:Helene one year later: Recovery mixed, with jobs up but housing and food needs rising.County lessons: Pinder prioritizes training, resilient shelters, and a permanent EOC.Bat Cave rebuild: $200M in road repairs underway, residents vow to stay.Parkway access: Craggy Gardens reopens, $1.5M in upgrades planned.Hospital lockdown: Three injured in shootings, Mission briefly secured.

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3:31

Monday, Sept. 22: Post-Helene priorities, recovery...

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2025/09/22

Today's newscast includes these stories:Mayor’s Priority: Manheimer stresses Helene recovery, seeks federal aid for Asheville.Lake Lure Funding: Officials redirect FEMA funds, Flowering Bridge won’t be rebuilt.Recovery Boards: Asheville forms four Helene boards, invites residents to apply.Draft Recovery Plan: Buncombe unveils 114 projects; community feedback open until October.This Day in History: 1978: President Carter visits Asheville; 1897: Vance Monument contract.

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3:49

Friday, Sept. 19: Pisgah Legal layoffs + Student...

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2025/09/19

Today's newscast includes these stories:Medicaid Cuts: Pisgah Legal faces 10% staff cuts from funding shortfall.Student Homelessness: Over 2,500 students statewide lost housing after Helene.Senate Race: Roy Cooper leads early polls in 2026 Senate race.Gerrymandering: NC case enabled partisan redistricting driving today’s national map fights.Asheville History: 1917 send-off honored Asheville draftees departing for World War I.

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3:38

Thursday, Sept. 18: More Mission scrutiny +...

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2025/09/18

This newscast includes these stories:Mission patient death sparks staffing concerns and state inspection visits.WNC veteran pleads not guilty after flag-burning near White House.Restaurants, farms still struggling after Helene; leaders seek stronger aid.NC schools urge ridership next week to boost bus funding.Buncombe advances Deaverview Mountain park plan with grants and partnerships.

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4:03

Wednesday, Sept. 17: Stein requests $13.5B in aid +...

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2025/09/17

Today's newscast includes these stories:Gov. Stein seeks $13.5B federal aid for Helene recovery.State reinspects Mission Hospital amid safety complaints, staffing concerns.GOP lawmakers propose crime package, death penalty revival in Raleigh.Haw Creek pursues Firewise certification to reduce wildfire risks.Gateway Park redesign adds flood resilience, gardens, and green space.

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3:33

Tuesday, Sept. 16: More Parkway reopened + A call to...

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2025/09/16

Today's newscast includes these stories:Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after landslide repairs restore park access.Columnist John Boyle urges Asheville to hire next police chief internally.Asheville approves $250K for 40 emergency shelter beds.No charges filed after viral Asheville attack video incident.Committee recommends aesthetics, greenways for I-26 flyover bridge project.

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3:42

Monday, Sept. 15: Wrongful death suit dismissed +...

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2025/09/15

These stories are included in today's newscast:Wrongful death suit: Judge dismisses Buncombe case, may refile in state.Water letters: Asheville clarifies confusing lead pipe notices; no danger found.Helene report: County praises shelters, cites communication, training failures.Congress race: Dr. Hudspeth joins Democrats challenging Rep. Chuck Edwards.Progressive caucus: NC Democrats form group to boost progressive agenda.

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3:59

Friday, Sept. 12: Reparations recommendations +...

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2025/09/12

Today's newscast includes these stories:Police oversight: Racial Justice Coalition urges stronger APD accountability, transparency. /Reparations stalled: DOJ warning leaves Asheville reparations plan nearly dead. /Recovery aid frustration: Edwards accused of overstating Helene relief role. /Deerfield expansion: Retirement community wins approval for major South Asheville buildout. /Benefit music: WNC musicians release album, festival marking Helene anniversary.

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3:45

Thursday, Sept. 11:

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2025/09/11

Today's newscast includes these stories:Wildfire season prep: Officials brace for fall wildfires; crews, residents urged ready. /Quadriplegic hospital transfer: Man moved from Mission Hospital; family fights for his return. /Affordable housing funding: Asheville allocates $10M to expand affordable housing loans. /FEMA disaster aid: NC communities receive $12M for Hurricane Helene recovery. /This Day in History: Linn Cove Viaduct completed 1987, finishing iconic Blue Ridge Parkway.

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3:43

Wednesday, Sept. 10: Housing project approved + voter...

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2025/09/10

Today's newscast includes these stories:Meadows at Haw Creek: Housing project approved; neighbors worry about bridge flooding. /NC constitutional amendments: Voter ID, tax cap amendments upheld by judges. /Bear shooting in Asheville: Resident shot aggressive bear; cubs released safely. /Black bears roaming: Bears enter feeding frenzy; officials warn neighborhoods. /Vance Monument history: Monument built 1897, removed 2021 over Vance legacy.

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3:30

Tuesday, Sept. 9: Reaction to DOJ warning + Gun link...

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2025/09/09

Today's newscast includes these stories:Asheville leaders react to DOJ warning. /Asheville task force links gun cases, helping cut violent crime. /$4.5M grant funds Deaverview Mountain parkland purchase, preservation. /Edwards Avenue flooding worsens, residents demand lasting drainage solution. /WNC residents may seek reimbursements for Helene-damaged private roads.

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3:50

Monday, Sept. 8: Top cop retiring + Reparations legal...

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2025/09/08

Today's newscast includes these stories:Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb retiring after 28 years. /DOJ warns Asheville reparations plan may violate federal law. /USDA plan threatens jobs, future of Asheville’s research station. /Trout fishing rules start Oct. 1 amid hatchery setbacks. /Protesters ‘Wrap the Woods’ to oppose UNCA stadium project.

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3:53

Friday, Sept. 5: Cycling safety + farm relief + water...

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2025/09/05

Today's newscast includes these stories:Cycling safety — Asheville leads state in cyclist deaths, infrastructure lags. /Farm relief — Helene-hit apple farms get long-delayed disaster relief funds. /Hellbender habitat — Hellbender becomes symbol of weakened protections for wildlife. /Water systems — $686M available to rebuild Helene-damaged water infrastructure. /HOP program — Medicaid pilot ends, leaving WNC families without support.

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4:20

Thursday, Sept. 4: Roney Runs + Commission News +...

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2025/09/04

Today's newscast includes these stories:Kim Roney again challenges Mayor Manheimer, prioritizing affordability and resilience. /Buncombe weighs reparations plan addressing disparities in education, health, economy. /Buncombe readies 2026 revaluation; new rules target fair assessments. /McKibbon sues insurer for $12.5M Helene business-interruption coverage. /Goombay Festival returns this weekend to Pack Square and YMI.

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4:18

Asheville newscast: Wednesday, Sept. 3

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2025/09/03

Today's newscast includes these stories:UNCA hosts three-day post-Helene symposium with 70+ events / MANNA begins demolishing flood-ruined site; city prioritizes safety compliance / Woodfin riverfront greenway delayed; construction 2028, opening summer 2029 / Hundreds rally in Asheville for workers’ rights, living wages / Sept. 17 forum examines impacts of Trump’s omnibus bill /

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