Asheville Fire Department’s Assistant Fire Chief of Operations Patrick Crudup to Retire
A native of Bunn, NC, Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Crudup graduated from Mars Hill College in 1995. He began his career with the City of Asheville in 1997, working for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. He joined the Fire Department in 2002 upon completing the Firefighter Training Academy.
White Horse evacuated after former ticket booth wall unexpectedly collapses
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — During renovation work at White Horse in Black Mountain, a portion of a wall section in the former ticket booth unexpectedly collapsed on Jan. 21. According to the Black Mountain Fire Department, there were no injuries reported in the accident. The fire department reported...
There was an earthquake between Upstate and Western North Carolina.
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Rosman, North Carolina, close to the South Carolina state line, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 2:19 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the epicenter 4.8 miles west of Rosman in Transylvania County, at a shallow depth of two kilometers, with no...
Cooking without power: Getting creative if Asheville loses power
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As a winter storm approaches, many people rush to stock up on milk, bread, batteries and bottled water. But when the lights go out, and the kitchen goes quiet, a little imagination can still put a satisfying meal on the table. These go beyond the...
Asheville, Greenville restaurants semifinalists for James Beard awards
(Video above: Upstate restaurant earns Michelin star, 1 of 4 in SC) SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Restaurants in Greenville and Asheville are among multiple semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Named after a man the New York Times once designated the “Dean of American Cookery,” the James Beard Awards aims to...
Court rejects flood-related ‘taking’ claim against western NC town
A couple cannot sue the town of Marshall for inverse condemnation related to a 2019 flooding incident that left the couple’s rental property uninhabitable.
Renovation causes section of White Horse Black Mountain to collapse
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A section of local music venue White Horse Black Mountain collapsed earlier today during construction work on the building. No one was injured during the accident. In a statement on social media, White Horse explained that the collapse occurred during “early renovation work” on...
Safe, unconventional ways to stay warm without power
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — When the power goes out during a winter storm, staying warm becomes more than just a comfort — it’s a survival strategy. For Asheville area homes where flames are off-limits, creative solutions and smart planning can help you beat the cold without risking safety.
Truck overturns on Holbert Cove Road Monday
No injuries reported SALUDA—A truck overturned around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20, at the intersection of Holbert Cove Road and Piney Gate Drive. According to authorities, the driver, a […]
8-acre wildfire breaks out in Leicester
LEICESTER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fire crews from multiple agencies are battling a wildfire burning in the Leicester area after a barn fire spread into nearby woods, officials said Wednesday. The North Carolina Forest Service said the fire had burned about 8 acres as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21,...
