Asheville
Coverage of Asheville in the Nexus archive.
- Over 28K Duke Energy customers lose power amid storms in Carolinas
Over 28,000 Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas lost power due to storms on July 28, 2026, with significant outages reported in Asheville and Mooresville, North Carolina. Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes prompted safety warnings about downed power lines and hazards.
- Post–Hurricane Helene, this community is getting creative with solar
After Hurricane Helene, Asheville residents are rebuilding with solar energy in the Emma neighborhood to prepare for future disasters. The community is focusing on creative solar solutions nearly two years post-storm.
- Burke County EMS issues safety warning following restart of rail services
Burke County EMS has issued a safety warning due to increased freight train activity following the restart of rail services west of Asheville. The warning emphasizes caution at railroad crossings, obeying signals, and avoiding going around lowered gates.
- 2 dead, 7 hurt after early-morning shooting in Asheville
A shooting in Asheville, North Carolina, early Sunday morning left two people dead and seven injured. Police responded to reports of gunfire on Biltmore Avenue around 2:20 a.m., with officials suggesting the incident may be linked to prior gun violence. Witnesses indicated people were lingering near their vehicles after nearby establishments closed.
- Two dead, seven injured in Asheville shooting
Two people were killed and seven injured in a shooting in Asheville, North Carolina early Sunday morning. The incident occurred on Biltmore Avenue around 2:20 a.m., according to the Asheville Police Department.
- UNC Health buys land as a battle for western NC hospital continues
UNC Health acquired 20 acres near Asheville for $22.3 million to build a 92-bed hospital, submitting a $747 million proposal to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Competing applications from Mission Health, Novant Health, and AdventHealth also aim to address the region's need for 92 acute care beds by 2026.
- Once-charming mountain escape now battling homelessness homeowners say turned postcard city into no-go zone
Asheville, North Carolina, once a popular mountain destination, faces rising homelessness and crime after Hurricane Helene, with critics blaming decades of ineffective policies and political shifts. Former City Council member Carl Mumpower argues that liberal-led governance and defunded policing have exacerbated issues like public intoxication and encampments, while data shows a 9.1% increase in homelessness since 2025.