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Wake Up, Asheville!

Wake Up, Asheville!

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
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  • Wednesday, April 22: Arrests for Pot + Revitalizing Blannahassett Island + Stray Dogs Along Parkway

    Wednesday, April 22: Arrests for Pot + Revitalizing Blannahassett Island + Stray Dogs Along Parkway
    Apr 22 2026

    Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

    • Marijuana rarely top charge in Asheville arrests, often secondary offense
    • Marshall takes a step to revitalize Blannahassett Island
    • Wild West of NC: Three sheriffs in hot water with the same DA.
    • Cemetery project aims to preserve and honor Black history
    • Community concern grows as rangers search for stray dogs along parkway
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    5 mins
  • Tuesday, April 21: Estimated Property Taxes + Mission Malpractice Settlement + Lax Dog Rules?

    Tuesday, April 21: Estimated Property Taxes + Mission Malpractice Settlement + Lax Dog Rules?
    Apr 21 2026

    Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

    • Asheville faces budget gap impacting property tax rates and homeowner expenses
    • Canton family settles C-section malpractice lawsuit with HCA, Mission Hospital
    • 50 Years Later: Virginia Olson murder investigation in Asheville
    • A statewide public art initiative is rolling out at Pack Memorial Library
    • Opinion: Are Asheville's and North Carolina’s dog bite rules too lax?
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    5 mins
  • Monday, April 20: Costco Update + Arrests for Bike Thefts + Banned from Edwards' McDonald's

    Monday, April 20: Costco Update + Arrests for Bike Thefts + Banned from Edwards' McDonald's
    Apr 20 2026

    Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

    • Costco's Asheville plans hinge on I-26 Connector funding challenges
    • Asheville police plan to address complaints of disorder downtown
    • Asheville's new ordinance for abandoned buildings and current inventory details
    • 4 bicycle thieves nabbed after nearly $50K in losses reported
    • Protester banned from Rep. Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s franchises
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    5 mins
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