Asheville newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 13
Aug 13, 2025•4 min•Ep. 8
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Episode description
Today's newscast includes these stories:
Downtown Asheville sees about 40 closures since Helene, even as new openings emerge.
Clyde’s volunteer recovery hub will close Aug. 26 over floodplain safety concerns.
Asheville breaks ground on a $75 million pump station upgrade to strengthen water service.
Marquee in the River Arts District is set to reopen after year‑long flood recovery.
A Q&A clarifies recent E. coli findings and water‑quality steps across the system.
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