Jennifer Emert

Asheville

Investigative Reporter at WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)

Emmy-nominated Investigative Reporter-WLOS always on the hunt for a good investigative tip. Got a problem, tweet me.

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Unarmed man shot by Cherokee Indian police reaches $10M settlement in civil case

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Kelly Doty |Jennifer Emert

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An unarmed man who was shot in his home by members of the Cherokee Indian Police SWAT team has reached a $10 million settlement with the parties named in a civil lawsuit. Ellis Boyle, the attorney for Jason Harley Kloepfer, confirmed the settlement will be paid by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Boyle said the parties are finalizing the details, and he anticipates his client will sign the paperwork soon.
Unarmed man shot by Cherokee Indian police reaches $10M settlement in civil case

1 week ago | wlos.com | Kelly Doty |Jennifer Emert

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An unarmed man who was shot in his home by members of the Cherokee Indian Police SWAT team has reached a $10 million settlement with the parties named in a civil lawsuit. Ellis Boyle, the attorney for Jason Harley Kloepfer, confirmed the settlement will be paid by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Boyle said the parties are finalizing the details, and he anticipates his client will sign the paperwork soon.
Asheville Academy ordered to suspend admissions following suicide of 14-year-old

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Marisa Sardonia |Jennifer Emert

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — All admissions to Asheville Academy must be suspended effective immediately after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) found that Wilderness Training & Consulting, LLC had been operating the school in violation of several statutes related to mental health service licensing rules.
Asheville Academy ordered to suspend admissions following suicide of 14-year-old

1 week ago | wlos.com | Marisa Sardonia |Jennifer Emert

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — All admissions to Asheville Academy must be suspended effective immediately after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) found that Wilderness Training & Consulting, LLC had been operating the school in violation of several statutes related to mental health service licensing rules.
Police investigate assault on 14-year-old in Brevard park bathroom, seek juvenile suspects

1 week ago | wlos.com | Jennifer Emert

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Disclaimer: This article contains visuals and descriptions of physical assault. Brevard Police confirm they have an active investigation after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted in a Franklin Park bathroom on May 25. Police believe all of the individuals involved are juveniles and tell News 13 they are attempting to identify those juveniles and speak with them about the incident.
Glass half full: Artists shine through stormy tourism downturn on Blue Ridge Parkway

2 weeks ago | wlos.com | Jennifer Emert

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Blue Ridge Parkway draws tens of millions of tourists annually into 12 western North Carolina counties. Hurricane Helene upended visitor plans at the height of the season, crippling economic activity. ARTISTS IMPACTED BY LOW TOURISM NUMBERS“We’re taking a huge leap of faith,” said Kathryn Adams, artist and co-founder of Nice Time Glass. But Adams and her partner, Haley Jelinek, know a thing or two about grit.
Mountains of charm: Asheville's tourism stays afloat with creativity, resilience

2 weeks ago | wlos.com | Jennifer Emert

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tourism is a major driver for the mountains' economy, and Helene delivered a major blow to that industry. Some of the impacts seen so far this year include short-term rental occupancy. So far, summer rentals are expected to be down 33%. Guest check-ins are down 43%. Meanwhile, North Carolina's tourism economy did not waver in the headwinds of Helene. Statewide, it set a record in 2024, with travelers spending more than $36.7 billion.
Restoration costs could increase the longer storm victims wait on repairs

3 weeks ago | wlos.com | Jennifer Emert

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More than seven months after Helene, thousands in Western North Carolina remain out of their homes. Completing the restoration may cost them more the longer they may be forced to wait for permanent repairs. News 13 looks at how construction costs have increased and explains why builders are uncomfortable with the outlook and the steps they’re taking to mitigate costly repairs.
Special state prosecutor joins SBI probe into Buncombe County Pretrial Services

3 weeks ago | wlos.com | Jennifer Emert

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A special prosecutor from the North Carolina Attorney General's Office has been appointed to handle the outcome of a state investigation into Buncombe County's Pretrial Services program. The request came from District Attorney Todd Williams, who cited potential conflicts of interest in his April 23 request to the Attorney General's Office.
Empty red dresses at Asheville church honor missing, murdered Indigenous women

1 month ago | wpde.com | Jennifer Emert

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville church is bringing attention to local missing and murdered Indigenous women with a visual art installation. St. Mark's Lutheran Church re-created the “Red Dress Project.” The red dresses stand empty, symbolizing the women who are no longer present. The display represents 35 missing and murdered women from the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee.

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