# Tuesday, July 14: Edwards Sells McDonald's Franchises + Rural Health Initiative + Cat Weirdos Struggling

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Podcast: [Wake Up, Asheville!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wake-up-asheville-7435025)
Published: 2026-07-14T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today's Asheville newscast references these stories: Chuck Edwards sells McDonald's franchises during tight congressional race Affordable Care Act enrollment declines across North Carolina counties this year Impact Health to lead rural health initiative in Western North Carolina Asheville wins $585,000 grant to study Hilliard Avenue improvements Asheville Cat Weirdos fund struggles amid economic pressures and donation decline

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