Asheville newscast: Friday, Aug. 15
Aug 15, 2025•4 min•Ep. 10
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Episode description
Today's newscast includes these stories:
Antitrust settlement scrutiny: What HCA–Ballad oversight could mean for Mission and WNC care access.
Tariffs bite: Asheville eateries raise prices as import and supply costs climb.
Sunshine test: Judge lets Asheville Watchdog’s open‑meetings case against the city move ahead.
Venue clash: Court trims claims but financial fight over “Asheville Yards” continues.
Schools & screens: Mountain districts roll out stricter device rules to support learning.
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