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Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: FEMA changes raise questions for WNC’s Helene recoveryHungry bears keep breaking into Asheville homes. This rule could helpSibelco signs letter of intent for up to $56M in funding21 Buncombe absentee ballots rejected over unsealed envelopesAsheville home prices level off as market shifts

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County commissioners oppose property tax amendment limiting local tax increases7 years after Mission deal, HCA disputes state's authority to enforce purchase agreementAsheville car break-ins rise 24%, most cases involved unlocked vehiclesUnaffiliated voters become majority force in Haywood County; early voting ahead of 2022SNAP: Food pantries, nonprofits seeing greater demand amid changes to program

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville police respond to questions on Flock, Axon auditAbsentee ballot request deadline approaching for Buncombe County voters$4.1M bridge project begins near WNC Nature CenterHurricanes only one of the beasts farmers battle in ongoing climate warTaylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: North Carolina receives $873 million for repairsBuncombe County bear-feeding ban takes effectAsheville’s 524-unit apartment plan raises flood safety concernsGreat Smoky Cannabis Company offers blueprint for NC legalizationAsheville restaurants weigh later hours, as demand increases for late-night meals

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: JD Vance to rally Republicans in Western North CarolinaOrganizers stress early voting at the latest No Kings demonstrationFive-sentence "audit" raises questions on Asheville police tech useHard-fought Asheville mayor’s race pits diplomat against dissenterAfter 12 years of planning, Enka trail project is dead

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville mayoral race: Where Manheimer and Roney standFive-sentence "audit" raises questions on Asheville police tech useAsheville leaders develop new workforce program to help residents find jobsMadison Co. authorizes funds for Phase 4 of its Public Service ComplexAsheville performing arts center could open in 2035

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville City Council unanimously approves CostcoAsheville accepts $6M grant to prevent homelessnessNC Supreme Court race tests Helene recovery rights, judicial independenceAsheville City Board of Education approves extension on superintendent contractHaywood County Arts Council finds permanent home on Waynesville's Main Street

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County early voting begins Oct. 15Pisgah Legal among three aid groups suing over lawmakers’ funding redirectionSwannanoa flooding concerns persist as NCDOT reviews drains$11 million gift will transform Warren Wilson's Science programUnique artifact revealed during demolition of Canton paper mill

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Asheville pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV, sixth in 2026UNC System requests investigation of Christian college near Black MountainFederal hemp restrictions poised to upend NC’s $3.2 billion industryBuncombe, Henderson counties report untreated wastewater discharged into riverNC has found a temporary placement for Dolly the bear. So where is she?

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Isaias brought record rain, along with flooding and landslidesCostco traffic study projects 12,000 daily tripsWho's running for the Asheville City Schools board in 2026?See where your county sits on scale of local property taxesStink bug surge? Your questions, some answers

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Hurricane Isaias presents rain, flooding risk for Western North CarolinaBuncombe pulls Axon Fusus contract item for added surveillance debate detailsPVC pipes swept away by Helene flooding still dominate river cleanupAsheville Costco advances after unanimous zoning recommendationAsheville plans ADA sidewalk upgrades on Lexington Avenue between Woodfin and Walnut

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County changes affordable housing rulesFor the Deaf community, storm recovery comes with extra challengesWorking Wheels distributes 46 cars to WNC residents who lost theirs in HeleneWhat North Carolina’s economic recovery plan says about the artsNew trail at Graveyard Fields to improve access for restoration, rescues

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Pedestrian seriously injured in Patton Avenue crashBlue Ridge Parkway now just 11 miles shy of being fully reopened after Helene99% oppose Roadless Rule elimination. It may happen anywayHenderson County homeowners begin Helene buyout process after FEMA approvalHelene dam destruction brings conservation win

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Third suspect charged in Asheville’s Atkinson Street shootingNC House 115 candidates split on taxes, school vouchersStaffing shortfalls challenge Metro Mobility systemTrust for Public Land and Town of Mars Hill Permanently Protect 137 Acres on Bailey MountainOpinion: Affordability may lose in planned Haw Creek development

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: State approves emergency ban on feeding bears in Buncombe CountyWhat's happening with $4.7M in homelessness prevention funds?West Asheville homelessness concerns grow along Haywood RoadBuncombe sheriff hopefuls spar over jail staffing, mental healthAsheville Costco heads to key zoning hearing