In this special episode, former social worker Zelda Briarwood talks with Matt Peiken about their campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11.

In this special episode, cancer researcher Dr. Paul Maddox talks with Matt Peiken about his campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11.

In this special episode, family physician Dr. Richard Hudspeth talks with Matt Peiken about his campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11.

In this special episode, Hickory Nut Gap Farm co-founder Jamie Ager talks with Matt Peiken about his campaign for Western North Carolina's Congressional seat. This bonus episode is one of four this week featuring candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot for North Carolina's U.S. House District 11.

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

• Asheville projects $30M gap; tax hike likely
• Helene’s shadow: Asheville hospitality jobs down, lodging sales
• NC elections board ends WCU early voting; Madison spared
• Buncombe DSS partners with Foster Family Alliance for permanency
• Black Mountain Brewing deck approved despite fire rules, records show

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

• Buncombe bailiff indicted for perjury in Guyton mistrial
• Asheville may shift $17M from apartments to home repairs
• Buncombe seeks input for first countywide pedestrian plan
• Health officials warn low measles shots; hotline, clinic open
• UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Hall gets $36M arts renovation

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

• Helene triggers landslide mapping overhaul toward resilience, real-time monitoring
• UNC Asheville expands Access Asheville aid to neighboring states
• Council weighs moving West Asheville police center to Tanger Outlets
• Asheville sues Mountaineer Inn owners over neglect, unpaid taxes
• Saniway vacuum shop closing signals end of service retail era

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories:

• Estate alleges HCA legal fraud in wheelchair-van death suit
• Mosley, Morman eligibility challenged; Keith Young residency questions linger
• Thermo Fisher to close Weaverville plant by end-2026
• Manheimer campaigns on housing, Helene equity, higher-wage jobs
• Architect urges UNCA to rethink Woods with community-driven vision