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Matt Peiken

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.

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#286
Friday · 4 min
Friday, Oct. 9: Hurricane Isaias Flooding Threat + Axon Contract Talk Delayed + Costco Proposal to Council
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Hurricane Isaias presents rain, flooding risk for Western North Carolina Buncombe pulls Axon Fusus contract item for added surveillance debate details PVC pipes swept away by Helene flooding still dominate river cleanup Asheville Costco advances after unanimous zoning recommendation Asheville plans ADA sidewalk upgrades on Lexington Avenue between Woodfin and Walnut
#285
Thursday · 4 min
Thursday, Oct. 8: Affordable Housing Rules Change + Deaf Community Storm Recovery + Graveyard Fields Trail
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe County changes affordable housing rules For the Deaf community, storm recovery comes with extra challenges Working Wheels distributes 46 cars to WNC residents who lost theirs in Helene What North Carolina’s economic recovery plan says about the arts New trail at Graveyard Fields to improve access for restoration, rescues
#284
Wednesday · 3 min
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Pedestrian Hit in AVL + Parkway Almost Fully Reopened + Henderson Home Buyouts
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Pedestrian seriously injured in Patton Avenue crash Blue Ridge Parkway now just 11 miles shy of being fully reopened after Helene 99% oppose Roadless Rule elimination. It may happen anyway Henderson County homeowners begin Helene buyout process after FEMA approval Helene dam destruction brings conservation win
#283
Tuesday · 4 min
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Third Shooting Suspect Charged + NC-115 Race Closeup + Metro Mobility Struggles
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Third suspect charged in Asheville’s Atkinson Street shooting NC House 115 candidates split on taxes, school vouchers Staffing shortfalls challenge Metro Mobility system Trust for Public Land and Town of Mars Hill Permanently Protect 137 Acres on Bailey Mountain Opinion: Affordability may lose in planned Haw Creek development
#282
Monday · 4 min
Monday, Oct. 5: Bears Feeding Ban + Homelessness in West AVL + Hearing on Costco Zoning
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: State approves emergency ban on feeding bears in Buncombe County What's happening with $4.7M in homelessness prevention funds? West Asheville homelessness concerns grow along Haywood Road Buncombe sheriff hopefuls spar over jail staffing, mental health Asheville Costco heads to key zoning hearing
#281
October 2 · 4 min
Friday, Oct. 2: TDA Awards $11M + Competing 'Mountain Values' Ads + Voucher Change Hikes Housing Costs Hikes
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Buncombe TDA awards $11.2M to tourism-related projects, including RAD Creative Campus NC-11 candidates offer competing ‘mountain values’ in unique ads Three Western NC county election officials promoted conspiracy theories about the 2020 outcome and Jan. 6 riot Asheville housing voucher change will raise costs for some families West Asheville outreach program connects people without homes to housing
#280
October 1 · 4 min
Thursday, Oct. 1: Post-Helene Quality of Life + Tourism Ups/Downs + Craggy Mountains Designation
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Can North Carolina restore quality of life for the region’s workers? Tourism officials see stronger fall taking shape after rough August Asheville's new police chief takes helm in 'unprecedented' year Push to make Craggy Mountains a national scenic area could get boost Troll exhibit at North Carolina Arboretum drew record crowds, brought $6.3M to Asheville
#279
September 30 · 4 min
Wednesday, Sept. 30: APD Cleared in Fatal Shooting + Housing Authority Overpayments + I-26 Connector Traffic
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: APD Officers Cleared of Charges in Justified Use of Deadly Defensive Force Asheville chief says deadly July shooting is linked to five others Asheville's housing authority overpaid landlords for almost 2 years Fire management debate on Blue Ridge Parkway highlights targeted home clearing I-26 Connector traffic: Ways around Asheville backups
#278
September 29 · 4 min
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Referenda Redux + Post-Helene Water Needs + Unfunded Childcare Needs
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Voters approved $70M in bonds in 2022. Why is Buncombe County asking again? EPA says $706M has been awarded, but Helene water project needs remain New plan maps WNC’s economic future after Helene Why haven't any childcare providers received federal funds yet? Jennifer Reed to be Buncombe Schools' 2nd-ever woman superintendent
#277
September 28 · 4 min
Monday, Sept. 28: A newscast devoted to stories marking Hurricane Helene's two-year anniversary
Today's Asheville newscast is connected to yesterday's two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Here are the stories referenced: Two years after Helene, Buncombe housing recovery continues amid buyouts and Swannanoa resilience efforts Two years after Hurricane Helene: housing, jobs, roads and water rebuild progress Records show Helene recovery czar Michael Whatley had scant contact with FEMA, state, counties UNC Asheville study uses Helene rainfall to quantify mountain radar gaps Canton seeks post-Helene future after Pactiv mill closure and Pigeon River floods
#276
September 25 · 4 min
Friday, Sept. 21: Stepp Permanent APD Chief + Antitrust Lawsuit Blocked + Post-Helene Cooperation
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: City of Asheville names permanent police chief Antitrust lawsuit against Mission, HCA hits roadblock Behind the scenes, American Flood Coalition bridges WNC’s partisan divide Filling the gaps after Helene. Volunteer groups have stepped up Bishop William Barber brings voter mobilization tour to Asheville
#275
September 24 · 4 min
Thursday, Sept. 24: Property Tax Cap + Homelessness Assistance + 2-Year Helene Assessments
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Critics say NC's property tax amendment could do more harm than good Council holds public hearing on amendments to its $4.7M homelessness assistance program WNC wildlife faces ‘unnatural disturbance’ after Helene After Helene, some challenges remain despite economic improvements Biltmore Village is focused on the future
#274
September 23 · 4 min
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Another UNCA Enrollment Drop + Inside 'Save Dolly' Campaign + Candidates Forum
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: How UNC-Asheville Plans to Attract More Students After Another Enrollment Drop How Asheville's 'No Rent for Slumlords' ordinance could help renters Inside the campaign to save 'Dolly' the Asheville bear from euthanasia Answer Man: Is Isis Music Hall still for sale? Candidate Forum to bring candidates and community together around local economy
#273
September 22 · 4 min
Tuesday, Sept. 22: Certificate of Need Law Scrutiny + Microtransit Talk + New RAD Arts Facility?
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Effectiveness of NC certificate-of-need law meant as healthcare guardrail in doubt Can 'microtransit' help Asheville's buses run better? Rescued food from PGA TOUR event will provide 8,000 meals throughout WNC. RAD Creative Campus: $15-20 million Asheville arts facility in development UNC Asheville renews partnership with Asheville Botanical Garden for 50 years
#272
September 21 · 4 min
Monday, Sept. 21: Two Years After Helene + Wanted Teen Surrenders + Small Plane Crashes
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Two years after Helene, recovery remains unfinished across WNC Helene’s $214 million toll on North Carolina forests Teenager wanted in Asheville shootings surrenders City partners with PEAK as charter school’s grade slides to ‘D’ Small plane crashes in Arden, injuring 2
#271
September 18 · 4 min
Friday, Sept. 18: About Closed Meetings + Bear Reprieve + UNCA Woods Go Batty
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: How Asheville City Council hopefuls would handle transparency and votes Buncombe commissioners talk bear response, disaster dollars Mama bear that entered a north Asheville house won’t be euthanized, says woman who launched campaign to save her Endangered bats are using UNCA woods, researchers say Asheville's bike, pedestrian data could shape future transportation projects
#270
September 17 · 4 min
Thursday, Sept. 17: Edwards Files Complaint + Absentee Ballot Warning + Silver-Line Cleanup
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Rep. Chuck Edwards files complaint against House ethics panel over misconduct probe Buncombe election officials warn voters about absentee ballot changes Needed hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals Buncombe board slams state over funding snub for affordable housing Silver-Line owner to fund next phase of French Broad cleanup
#269
September 16 · 4 min
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Flat Iron Fire + Montford Traffic + Community College Funding
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Fire causes damage but no injuries at Flat Iron Building? Hill Street closure sends drivers into Montford, adding neighborhood traffic Public school advocates concerned about state’s future tax rates and who controls them Impacts of NC’s new community college funding model Black Mountain rejects 4-foot floodplain standard
#268
September 15 · 3 min
Tuesday, Sept. 15: Costco Redux + Deaverview Mountain Park + Vacant White Duck Fire
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Costco resubmits Asheville Enka Commerce Park plans including fuel station and tire center Buncombe County to take next step on Deaverview Mountain park Fire gutted White Duck Taco Shop in Asheville River Arts District; cause under investigation Activists urge Costa Farms to improve heat protections for nursery workers Answer Man: When will Pisgah View State Park open?
#267
September 14 · 4 min
Monday, Sept. 14: HCA CEO Speaks + Manheimer vs Roney Exchange + State Amendments on Ballot
Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: HCA CEO Sam Hazen: Mission must ‘earn’ community trust Manheimer and Roney trade barbs on transparency, community input, and homelessness at CIBO forum NC 2026 ballot: photo ID, 3.5% income tax cap, property levy limits, local bonds Buncombe school board delays staffing and athletics amid funding uncertainty Marshall rejects age limit for unsupervised minors in town parks

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