CHARLOTTE — A former church pastor from Granite Falls, Ashley James Crouse, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for ...

Ashley James Crouse, 53, also reportedly kept a book on his computer that detailed how to sexually abuse children.

The pastor said he viewed the child pornography at the church while multi-tasking and completing church business.

Investigators say Ashley Crouse had a book on his church computer that detailed how to sexually abuse children ...

Church, who grew up in Granite Falls, pledged to build 100 homes for Avery County residents displaced by Hurricane Helene.

Church, who grew up in Granite Falls, pledged to build 100 homes for Avery County residents displaced by Hurricane Helene.