Today's newscast includes these stories:

Swannanoa residents complete disaster prep training, nearly a year after Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Middle School’s Blair Johnston earns district Principal of the Year honors.

AB Tech’s $30 million Futures Factory project set to expand trade and tech education opportunities.

New report finds NC lagging in civic engagement; schools and nonprofits look for fixes.

Zillicoah Beer Company reopens its flood-damaged taproom, hailed as a major step in Asheville’s Helene recovery.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Buncombe commissioners send letter raising serious patient safety and staffing concerns about Mission Hospital’s Level I trauma application.

Commissioners approve $5 million grant match for A-B Tech training center and call for UNC Asheville transparency.

Mayor Esther Manheimer announces run for fourth term.

Mulch fire at TBD Landfill in Haywood County continues to send smoke across Asheville-area communities but remains contained.

Asheville psych rock band Bask preps a free Aug. 22 Orange Peel show celebrating their new concept album, The Turning.

Today's newscast includes these stories:

Mission Hospital seeks Level I trauma center status amid local concerns.

Buncombe starts reappraisal in era of fast-rising home prices

Two sewer line river crossings are being built at Asheville parks.

After EPA cuts, NC solar program for low-income homes is on the line

Asheville Regional Airport Rebrands to Highlight Regional Spirit