# Thursday, June 18: Costco Talks Continue + Buncombe Bonds on Ballot + AVL Data Center Moratorium?

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Podcast: [Wake Up, Asheville!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wake-up-asheville-7435025)
Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today's Asheville newscast includes these stories: Discussions resume for Asheville's first Costco store as city highlights affordability Buncombe County plans $70 million bond referendum for housing and open space Asheville considers one-year moratorium on data centers due to potential impacts General Assembly could limit how Buncombe County spends tourism dollars Family seeks answers after missing Asheville woman found dead

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