Officials are bracing for possible measles outbreak in WNC after another case is confirmed
Measles continues to spread in Western North Carolina, where Buncombe County confirmed another infection this week, bringing the county’s total to six since December. The update comes as the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports 11 confirmed measles cases statewide. Other cases have been...
Cold Shelters open across Upstate & WNC as winter weather expected
With a potential winter storm on the way this weekend cold shelters are being opened across the Upstate and Western North Carolina.
Henderson Co. commissioners make 6 Helene jobs permanent, highlighting recovery efforts
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Some of the jobs created in response to Hurricane Helene are now permanent. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Henderson County Commissioners made several recovery positions permanent. Henderson County’s Emergency Services Director Jimmy Brissie said work is far from over in parts of the county.
Minnesota shooting sparks renewed focus on police use-of-force training in WNC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — When police officers encounter a moving vehicle, the decision to use deadly force is among the most dangerous and scrutinized choices they can face. As a recent shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota renews national scrutiny of police use-of-force decisions, law enforcement leaders...
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.
