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4 weeks ago | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — In the spring of 2023, Christ School sophomore Grey Edens set out to hike the woods and trails behind the school's Arden campus. During his trek into the wilderness, he made a discovery that would change his high school experience, shed new light on the school's history, and add a chapter to the history of Asheville. “I discovered this amazing story of the origin of my school,” said. Edens.
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4 weeks ago | 
abcnews4.com | Charles Perez
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1 month ago | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Heroes are often thought to be those who come to our rescue or surmount seemingly insurmountable challenges. But, sometimes, they can also be those who are willing to challenge the future. Eighth graders at Asheville's Carolina Day School have taken on the challenge of reimagining the city's River Arts District (RAD).
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2 months ago | 
wpde.com | Charles Perez
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville-Buncombe County Chamber of Commerce has released its five-year plan for economic growth and recover. Chamber Executive Director Clark Duncan breaks down Asheville 2030 plan. (WLOS Staff)Chamber Executive Director for Economic Development Clark Duncan joined News 13 in the studio earlier this week to talk about the plan and the accompanying strategy.
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2 months ago | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez |Marisa Sardonia
(WLOS) — North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards was the target of protesters this week who rallied outside of his office in downtown Asheville. The protestors said they were concerned about federal job cuts, a reversal in U.S. relations with Russia and Elon Musk's growing power, among other issues. News 13's Charles Perez recently spoke with Congressman Edwards on some of these topics, as well as the federal government's plans to further Helene recovery in Western North Carolina.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — On Sept. 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene hit communities throughout Western North Carolina, bringing powerful winds, torrential rains and quickly rising flood waters. In many towns, such as Black Mountain, North Carolina, the fast-moving waters swept away buildings, bridges and roadways and destroyed public areas.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) helps powerhouse the Western North Carolina economy. According to a Department of Transportation Aviation Report, AVL has a $2.5 billion economic impact in the region, strongly reflecting the growth that's come to Western North Carolina over the past two decades. However, in the wake of Helene, much of that momentum has ebbed as tourism slowed and the region looked to recover from the devastating storm.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The morning that Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, most residents were taken by surprise by the intensity of the storm. The storm's winds toppled trees, knocked down power lines and toppled cell towers. Its waters flooded entire communities and caused catastrophic damage to Asheville's water supply, rattling the region and stopping lives and commerce in its tracks. Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) was no exception to Helene's wrath.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
wlos.com | Charles Perez
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Before Helene hit Western North Carolina, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce set out to build a five-year plan for economic development in the region. Then, on the morning of Sept. 27, all of that changed, as the storm hit Western North Carolina with an unexpected force. The aftermath revealed a changed landscape, as individuals, families and businesses were left to deal with the often traumatic impact of Helene.
