Wake Up, Asheville! – Details, episodes & analysis

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Wake Up, Asheville!

Matt Peiken

News

Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 79

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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Data updated on 14/07/2026

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25/11/2025
#97
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24/11/2025
#97
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23/11/2025
#87
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22/11/2025
#88
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20/11/2025
#99
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19/08/2025
#95
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18/08/2025
#78
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17/08/2025
#72
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16/08/2025
#68
🇺🇸 USA - Daily News
15/08/2025
#65

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https://carolinapublicpress.org/73527/defense-contractor-got-special-treatment-in-nc-but-local-legislators-say-they-dont-know-who-did-it/
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https://www.bpr.org/politics-government/2025-11-19/asheville-denies-haw-creek-rezoning-issues-statement-on-immigration-enforcement
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https://wlos.com/news/local/asheville-ranks-7th-seventh-most-expensive-midsize-metro-areas-single-adults-new-report-upgraded-points-travel-salary-average-comfortable-life-comfortably-savings-debt-spending
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https://mountainx.com/news/business/asheville-nets-10-more-years-of-socon-basketball-tournaments/
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Friday, Nov. 21: Pratt & Whitney Fast-Track? + Haw Creek Plan Rejected + AVL Cost of Living + SoCon Deal

Episode 77

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 04:25

Today's newscast includes these stories:

State Incentives: Pratt & Whitney got fast-tracked funding despite missed job goals, sparking backlash.
Haw Creek Vote: Asheville rejected a 49-home, 35-townhome plan over flooding concerns.
Cost of Living: Report says single adults need $117K to live comfortably in Asheville.
SoCon Deal: Asheville secured the Southern Conference basketball tournament through 2035.
Civic Openings: Residents invited to apply for Asheville boards and commissions.

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Thursday, Nov. 20: Immigrant Support + Helene Recovery + Urban Forest + Book Exchange + Odd APD Record

Episode 76

Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 04:37

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Immigrant Support: Asheville and Buncombe reaffirm immigrant protections amid federal activity.
Helene Recovery: Buncombe approves broad Helene recovery plan across county.
Urban Forest: Asheville seeks input for urban-forest management plan.
Book Exchange: Story Parlor owners expand programming.
Odd NFL Record: Asheville Police set drone flag record in Charlotte.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19: Immigration Resolution + Ox Creek Fire + Deaverview Park + Brevard Police Chief + Lumbee Recognition

Episode 75

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 04:11

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Immigration Resolution: Council member Roney proposes banning city property use for civil immigration enforcement.
Ox Creek Fire: 10-acre Weaverville wildfire fully contained; evacuations lifted.
Deaverview Park Plan: 342-acre park would expand city’s park lands by 60 percent.
Brevard Police Chief: Captain Christy Wentzell becomes Brevard’s first woman police chief, starting January.
Lumbee Recognition: Senate hearing advances 2025 Lumbee Fairness Act amid Cherokee opposition.

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Tuesday, Nov. 18: ICE protests in Asheville + Local Fires + Biltmore Village Rebuilds + TDA Funds for PGA?

Episode 74

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 04:41

Today's newscast includes these stories:

In Asheville, residents protest against border patrol agents operating in Charlotte
Panther Creek fire 60% contained; Ox Creek fire 10 acres 40% contained
Biltmore Village rebuilds with community help, grants for Helene damage repairs
Opinion: Is the Biltmore Championship golf tournament a good use of TDA funds? Or is it tone deaf?
Nonprofit’s approach: Whatever it takes, breaking down perceived barriers

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Monday, Nov. 17: Asheville's ICE position + Lexington Sidewalk + Walton Refresh + Troll Arrival

Episode 73

Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 04:28

Today's episode includes these stories:

ICE Plans: Asheville leaders reject participation in possible federal immigration raids.
Sidewalk Fix: Lexington Avenue replacement project advances with 2026 construction timeline.
Energy Savings: State buildings cut use, saving $200M; A-B Tech excels.
Walton Refresh: Asheville launches new engagement phase for historic pool redesign.
Troll Arrival: Arboretum debuts twelve giant Dambo sculptures through February.

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Friday, Nov. 14: HCA Violated Terms? + Swannanoa Housing + Kat Williams Dies + The Backswing of Sports Tourism + School Board News

Episode 72

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 04:37

Today's newscast includes these stories:

‘Incompetent Leaders’: AG says HCA violated oncology agreement at Mission Hospital.
Swannanoa Housing: 170 affordable units approved to aid post-Helene recovery.
Kat Williams: Asheville blues legend dies unexpectedly at 58.
School Board: Audit clean; superintendent’s contract extended despite concerns.
The Backswing: Asheville spent years securing Biltmore Championship PGA event

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Thursday, Nov. 13: UNCA Hires Consultant + Parkway Business Struggles + I-40 Freeze Gridlock + Climbing at Chimney Rock

Episode 71

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 04:30

Today's newscast includes these stories:

UNCA Taps Advisors for Campus Planning: Firm to design review process for future university projects.
Businesses Along Parkway Face Uncertainty: Landslides cripple tourism; repairs delayed until 2026.
Former Student Sentenced in Fatal Crash: Driver pleads guilty after deadly high-speed prom wreck.
Freeze Turns I-40 Into Gridlock: Refreeze causes 20 crashes, five-hour I-40 backup.
Climbers Gain New Access Near Chimney Rock: Nonprofits open 16-acre site with expert-level climbing routes.

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Wednesday, Nov. 12: Mission Avoids Penalties + HCA Profits Soar + LEAF Needs Support + Airport Delays + Montreat Lodge OKd

Episode 70

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 04:25

Today's episode includes these stories:

Mission Avoids Penalties: Mission escapes major sanctions after repeat “Immediate Jeopardy” safety citation.
HCA Profits Rise: HCA Healthcare posts $3.8B revenue jump, raises annual forecast.
LEAF Needs Support: Arts nonprofit LEAF launches fundraiser after storm losses and funding cuts.
Airport Delays Continue: Asheville travelers face delays, cancellations amid lingering FAA flight cuts.
Montreat Lodge Approved: Court clears Montreat’s Mountain Retreat Association to build new lodge.

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Tuesday, Nov. 11: Black Flight + Heating Aid + PGA's Return + Highway Closures + Yoga Center's Sale

Episode 69

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 04:25

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Asheville Watchdog Series: Final “Losing Our Soul” report spotlights community-led efforts to rebuild Black Asheville.
Heating Aid at Risk: Federal shutdown threatens LIEAP heating assistance for low-income WNC residents.
I-26 Bridge Work: Nightly I-26 closures underway as crews remove the old Blue Ridge Parkway bridge.
PGA Returns to Asheville: Biltmore Championship to bring PGA TOUR golf back to Asheville in 2026.
Yoga Center Sale: AyurPrana finalizes $3M purchase of Asheville Yoga Center, expanding wellness hub.

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Monday, Nov. 10: Rare Edwards Interview + Property Tax Appraisals + New Oakley Firehouse + Mother Earth Transition

Episode 68

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 04:29

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Congressman Interviewed: Rep. Chuck Edwards touts Helene aid work, blames Democrats for shutdown.
Recovery Funds: WNC counties receive $155M in new federal disaster relief allocations.
Property Reappraisal: Buncombe to reassess all properties in 2026 after Helene losses.
Public Safety Plan: Asheville advances $14.5M Oakley complex with solar-powered fire station.
Local Food Transition: Mother Earth Food ends deliveries; Terramonga Farm to continue mission.

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