Charles Perez is an Anchor at WLOS ABC 13. An Emmy award-winning journalist, he has reported on a wide array of topics including politics, public policy, and climate change, while also focusing on culture and society. Charles has been featured in various outlets such as WNYO-TV, WCIV, and WFLA, and he is passionate about connecting with the community through both his reporting and teaching.
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Charles Perez's coverage focuses on local news in the Asheville, North Carolina area. His articles cover a wide range of topics from local business closures to community issues and human interest stories.
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By: Charles Perez
Video Quality Speed Audio Track Audio Quality Subtitles Font size Font style Font family Font color Font opacity Character edge Character edge color Background color Background opacity Window color Window opacity An immigrant who retired at 93, 104-year-old's journey is one of perseverance At 104 years old, Asheville resident Sophie Steinberg is a living testament to the American spirit of perseverance. (Photo provided by Steinberg family)
MAY 2026 - The Cradle of Forestry, a historic site in western North Carolina. (Photo: WLOS Staff)
By: Charles Perez
MAY 2026 - Michael Simril and Spenser Simrill in Asheville. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)
By: Charles Perez
JUNE 2026 - An exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee People in Cherokee, North Carolina. (Photo: WLOS Staff)
By: Charles Perez
The American Revolution was one of history's defining moments, but victory for the colonies was far from guaranteed.
By: Charles Perez
One of the bloodiest battles in the Revolutionary War took place on March 15, 1781, just outside Greensboro, North Carolina: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
As America reflects on 250 years of history, the Greensboro sit-ins remain a lasting reminder that meaningful change often begins with ordinary people.
In Asheville, one firefighter's sacrifice continues to inspire his department and the community 15 years after his death.
The Scots have long been known for their strong sense of independence and enduring traditions. In western North Carolina, that heritage is deeply woven.
By: Charles Perez
2026 - A historical site in Buncombe County, N.C., the birthplace of former North Carolina Gov. Zebulon Baird Vance. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)
