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3:55

Friday, Aug. 7: Time Ticking for NC-11 GOP + ICE Raid...

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2026/08/07

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:GOP searches for replacement candidate for Chuck Edwards in NC-11Community gathers for vigil after ICE raid in Pisgah National ForestSalvation Army pauses shelter program while seeking funding supportBuncombe County considers expanding housing aid as applications surge524-unit apartment complex planned for Swannanoa floodplain moving through review

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4:13

Thursday, Aug. 6: Who Will Replace Edwards on Ballot?...

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2026/08/06

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:After Edwards withdraws, names of several Republicans floated as replacement on ballotMission Hospital achieves substantial compliance after CMS review and scrutinyStudy: Overdose death rates in Appalachian counties remain higher years after floodingBuncombe County greenways, new river access move forwardWoodfin Business Association launches online directory to enhance town visibility

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3:48

Wed., Aug. 5: Edwards Report Details, Reactions +...

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2026/08/05

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Rep. Edwards skipped votes for dinner with staffer, ethics report revealsCommunity reacts to House Ethics report on EdwardsAsheville internet outage caused by vandals, Spectrum saysAsheville officers cleared in June shooting; suspect to face chargesHelene Business Recovery Fund borrowers facing skyrocketing rates

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3:54

Tuesday, Aug. 4: House Ethics Panel Finds Edwards...

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2026/08/04

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Edwards: House Ethics Panel Cites Likely Violations of Sexual Harassment RulesAsheville expands real-time surveillance capabilities with new technology grantBiltmore Avenue shooting: What police are and aren’t sayingCompliance troubles at Mission Health prompt community concernsMountainTrue crew removes 4 totaled vehicles from Hungry River

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3:47

Monday, Aug. 3: Remembering Shooting Victims + Nearly...

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2026/08/03

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Police seize vehicle in deadly Asheville shooting, continuing investigationShooting victims: One was 'always clowning,' the other calm and matureMore than 99 percent of roads closed by Helene have reopenedI-26 Connector impacts Haywood Road businesses amid construction changesWestern Carolina University anticipates the biggest freshman class in history

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3:49

Friday, July 31: Judge Rejects HCA's Argument +...

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2026/07/31

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Judge allows trial on HCA's obligation to provide services at Mission HospitalAsheville Mall rezoning allows less restrictive development plansMentor calls for community empathy after Asheville shooting tragedyNew affordable housing community opens with support for young adultsViral image of funnel cloud during Tuesday's storm was created with AI

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4:02

Thursday, July 30: Storm Aftermath + Home Sales...

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2026/07/30

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Severe storms leave thousands without power in Buncombe and beyondAsheville homes see longest sale times in a decade due to high interest ratesAddressing food insecurity in Swannanoa and Spruce Pine after HeleneSheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records showJudge considers lawsuit over Asheville Blade reporters' arrests during protests

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4:14

Wednesday, July 29: Mission Lawsuit Continues + $29M...

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2026/07/29

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case earlyUNCA committee reshapes vision for controversial woods propertyA-B Tech receives $29M for new Futures Factory workforce training facilityUNC Asheville Chemistry & Biochemistry professors awarded $505,000 NIH grantA NC woman adopted baby raccoons, then the state euthanized them

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3:23

Monday, July 27: Shooting Victims Remembered +...

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2026/07/27

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Community remembers Asheville shooting victims through mentorship and planned memorialsRecent shootings raise safety concerns for Asheville nightlifeHCA Monitoring report notes two areas of potential non-complianceWill a logging project save or imperil the Blue Ridge Parkway from fire?Asheville targets junk vehicles with proposed nuisance ordinance

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3:51

Thursday, July 23: Clarity Around Misinformation +...

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2026/07/23

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Asheville police clarify misinformation about shooting suspect flyerCandler Ingles responds to Taylor Farms repackaging allegationsDemocrat Ager reports a nearly 9-to-1 fundraising advantage over EdwardsEdwards gifted pink and blue handguns to young female staffersAsheville Mall rezoning sparks debate over Urban Place zoning issues

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3:42

Wednesday, July 22: Shootings Breed False Claims + No...

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2026/07/22

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Asheville shooting: Police warn against false claims, loved ones ask for prayersUNC Asheville woods committee recommends development, but not soccer stadiumHaywood Road businesses confronted by I-26 Connector construction disruptionsNo funding for Asheville-to-Salisbury rail line in North Carolina budgetHaywood County to keep Flock cameras after Macon County's removal decision

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4:06

Monday, July 20: Two Killed by Gunshots + Public...

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2026/07/20

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Shootings claim two lives and injure seven in AshevilleAsheville City Council faces backlash over public comment process concernsGOP officials restrict press access at Whatley campaign event in WaynesvilleNew state program offers temporary housing for Helene survivors during repairsCould ending the two-staircase rule help address the housing crisis?

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4:09

Friday, July 17: Amended City, County Budgets +...

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2026/07/17

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Asheville City Council amends budget tax rates to follow Buncombe County's lead4 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Buncombe CountyAsheville bar Shakey's releases statement about police shootingAsheville Regional Airport network outage causes flight delaysNew bike park to boost recovery and tourism in Swannanoa

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3:44

Thursday, July 16: Fatal Police Shooting + Regional...

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2026/07/16

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Police shoot man after he fires gun outside Asheville barAsheville City, Buncombe County schools earn strong marks in new state report cards$20 million allocated for dam repairs and removals in North CarolinaMicrogrids enhance power resilience in Western North Carolina communitiesOne Year Later: Survey Offers New Insights into Arts Business Recovery

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3:56

Wednesday, July 15: Downtown Patrols and Arrests +...

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2026/07/15

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Increased police presence leads to more citations and arrests in AshevilleD.R. Horton townhomes approved in Arden following neighbor agreementsThe county's appraisal of one home was $150,000 higher than sale priceSwannanoa flood resilience project enhances community safety and recreational opportunitiesEtsy launches $10M Craft Catalyst Initiative with WNC as first hub

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4:05

Tuesday, July 14: Edwards Sells McDonald's Franchises...

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2026/07/14

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:Chuck Edwards sells McDonald's franchises during tight congressional raceAffordable Care Act enrollment declines across North Carolina counties this yearImpact Health to lead rural health initiative in Western North CarolinaAsheville wins $585,000 grant to study Hilliard Avenue improvementsAsheville Cat Weirdos fund struggles amid economic pressures and donation decline

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3:53

Monday, July 13: FEMA Support, Denial + Recovering...

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2026/07/13

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories:FEMA allocates $48 million for North Carolina disaster recovery projectsThe things Hurricane Helene carried away—and the woman trying to return themFEMA denies help for bridge damage in Candler after HeleneHigh housing prices, low wages driving young people away from AshevilleAsheville affordable housing: Who can actually afford it?

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4:01

Friday, July 10: Council Addressing Tax Rate +...

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2026/07/10

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:Asheville tax rate: Council to hold special meeting after state law changesMan indicted for attempted kidnapping in Bent Creek trail incidentAs Buncombe County ages, there aren’t enough volunteers to inspect nursing homesUrban Forestry Commission seeks greater role in Asheville's environmental planningCinematographer films Asheville's black bears for BBC wildlife series

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3:53

Thursday, July 9: UNC Health Buys Westgate + Shelter...

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2026/07/09

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:UNC Health purchases Westgate Shopping Center as it seeks to build new hospitalDid a federal agency tell state regulators not to talk to the press about Mission Hospital?Property appraisal moratorium's uneven impact on tax rates in Buncombe CountyAsheville Salvation Army shelter faces potential closure amid funding crisisTrump pardons Hendersonville mechanic convicted of violating Clean Air Act

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3:49

Wednesday, July 8: State Budget's Local Impact +...

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2026/07/08

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:What does the state's new budget mean for WNC?Asheville explains decision to lease police space at Tanger OutletsCommunity members voice concerns about Mission Hospital's care qualityI-26 to close evenings through Thursday between Airport Road and Brevard RoadLake Lure area sees tourism rebound two years post-Hurricane Helene

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