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Wake Up, Asheville!

Wake Up, Asheville!

Written by: Matt Peiken
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 Catch up on all the Asheville news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.Wake Up the News Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Friday, Feb. 20: Costco Withdraws from AVL + Property Appraisals + Helene Costs + Drought Details + Anti-ICE Walkout

    Friday, Feb. 20: Costco Withdraws from AVL + Property Appraisals + Helene Costs + Drought Details + Anti-ICE Walkout
    Feb 20 2026

    Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

    • Costco withdraws application for highly anticipated Asheville location
    • Buncombe is mailing new property value notices in 2026 reappraisal
    • Tropical Storm Helene road repair costs near $5.8B in North Carolina
    • Drought tightens grip on Asheville, Buncombe County
    • 200+ students at A.C. Reynolds High School latest to hold anti-ICE walkout
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    4 mins
  • Thursday, Feb. 19: Bond Proposals + FEMA Reimbursements + UNCA 'Innovation' + Day of Protest

    Thursday, Feb. 19: Bond Proposals + FEMA Reimbursements + UNCA 'Innovation' + Day of Protest
    Feb 19 2026

    Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

    • Buncombe County lays groundwork for November bond referenda
    • FEMA to reimburse western N.C. nearly $1.4M for Helene response costs
    • NCInnovation Pipeline Program Launches at UNC Asheville
    • Protesters gather at Pack Square and Edwards’ office as part of National Day of Action
    • New Asheville documentary looks at urban renewal's impact on Black residents*
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    5 mins
  • Wednesday, Feb. 18: French Broad Boost + Local Leaders Advice Stein + Early Voting Trends

    Wednesday, Feb. 18: French Broad Boost + Local Leaders Advice Stein + Early Voting Trends
    Feb 18 2026

    Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

    • Gov. Stein Announces $5.7M for French Broad flood resilience projects
    • Three WNC leaders to advise governor on storm recovery, gangs, disability
    • Local restaurants relaunch and regroup on the flood plain
    • Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary
    • Groups rallying in Asheville, Hendersonville for National Day of Action
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    4 mins
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