Brevard, NC

PICKENS, SC (FOX Carolina)- The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) says that a woman from Pickens was arrested for tax evasion after failing to report almost $700,000 in wages. SCDOR agents say that 34-year-old Haley Hyman Southerland is facing three counts of tax evasion. Southerland is accused of failing...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A man considered armed and dangerous is on the run after police say he was the gunman in three shootings in an hour, according to the Asheville Police Department. Police spokesperson Christina Hallingse said Oshua Archie Peak has six open warrants. The three shootings happened Wednesday at...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Buncombe County sheriff's deputies released a photo of a car Thursday they hope will lead to a person of interest in a reported kidnapping and rape. Public Information Officer Aaron Sarver said the crimes happened Tuesday about 12 p.m. near old Leicester Highway, in Leicester. The...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Members of The Ridge Church in Black Mountain defended their pastor 41-year-old Trent Holbert, who made his initial court appearance Thursday on multiple child sex charges. Holbert is charged with two misdemeanor counts of statutory sex offense with a minor and one felony count of...

A fireworks celebration will be the grand finale to a special 4th of July celebration in downtown Hendersonville. Henderson County Tourism Development Authority and Henderson County Parks and Recreation are teaming up and expanding this year’s event to four blocks of Main Street from Second Avenue to Caswell Street. The...

ASHEVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina)- The Asheville Police Department says they are searching for 14-year-old Joseph Rose, a missing juvenile. Officers say that Joseph was last seen this morning around Louisiana Avenue in West Asheville. He frequents the area around Haywood Road and downtown Asheville, according to officers. Officers describe Joseph...

WLOS — Local pastor Trent Holbert is charged with 2 counts of statutory sex offense with a child under the age of 15 and indecent liberties with a child. Buncombe County investigators took away electronics from Holbert’s home following his arrest. News 13 spoke with some church members who say they are in disbelief.

The boards governing Sylva and Jackson County both passed budget ordinances this month that feature a change in tax rate, but the rate adjustments and levels of consensus differed considerably between the two. On Tuesday, June 15, Jackson County Manager Don Adams presented a budget ordinance totaling $78,942,885 — identical...

Introducing Asheville's first food hall and event space!. The S&W Market, located in the iconic S&W Building in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, finally opened its doors to the public Wednesday. Thanks to a partnership between Ellington Realty Group and five-time James Beard nominee Meherwan Irani, the historic...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County authorities arrested a man Thursday night in connection with a reported kidnapping and rape. Bobby Lee Penley, 57, has been charged with two counts of statutory sex offense and one count of first-degree kidnapping. Bond is set at $500,000 and additional charges are...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Asheville came together Thursday night to remember the life of community leader and activist Elder John Hayes. Hayes created the Hillcrest Majorettes and Drum Corps, of which many former members performed before the candlelight vigil at Sycamore Temple. Hayes, a former Asheville NAACP...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — People living near a proposed apartment complex in Hendersonville packed a meeting Thursday in opposition to the project. Developers want almost 21 acres rezoned to allow construction of a 263-unit complex on Haywood Road. But residents voiced concerns about increased traffic, storm water, and zoning. "The...

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — A probable cause hearing has been rescheduled again for a the man charged with planting pipe bombs around Brevard. On March 14, 2021, authorities found about 20 explosive devices at various locations downtown, including First Baptist Church, the Transylvania County Community Services Building and American Legion Lodge. Officers said some of the devices had detonated, causing superficial damage to buildings.

A proposed development of 263 apartments on Haywood Road (N.C. Highway 191) in Hendersonville is being met with fierce opposition. More than 20 residents spoke during a neighborhood compatibility meeting held Thursday about the proposal and more than 70 written comments were submitted before the meeting. All were opposed to the development.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two parents want justice for their children's deaths along the Great Smokey Mountain Expressway in Jackson County. Kristina Frost, of Burke County, and Gary Mays, of Michigan, filed a federal complaint in Asheville against AMSAFE Commercial Products and Shield Restraint Systems, the manufacturer of safety restraints.

MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — Fencing, trucks full of dirtand grading work are catching the attention of people in Mills River, who are curious as to what is planned for the spot. "What is being built near the corner of Turnpike Road and Boylston Highway?" a viewer named Jonathan wrote...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Detectives with the Asheville Police Department are asking for help locating a teen who was last seen Thursday morning in the area of Louisiana Avenue in West Asheville. Authorities said Joseph Rose frequents the areas of Haywood Road and downtown Asheville. Rose, 14, stands about 5...

The City of Asheville will put on a fireworks display downtown for the Fourth of July! However, for this year, there will be no accompanying festival activities. While there will be no food or drink vendors at the park, people are welcome to bring their own picnic or order take-out from a favorite restaurant.