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By: Mason Beam – Wise News Network Gaston County, NC (WNN) – You always hear that local elections are more important for your well-being than national ones. Well, how can you get involved? You start…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — The City of Cherryville has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) as it prepares to renovate and expand City Hall, consequently, the aim is to improve accessibility…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Black Mountain, NC (WNN)— NASCAR legend Greg Biffle returned to the skies over Black Mountain, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 19th. This time with a mission far different…

By: Wise News Network Staff Vatican City (WNN)- Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church, died Monday morning, April 21st, 2025, at the age of…

Press Release By: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Raleigh, NC (WNN) — According to a press release from The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — Ripple Fiber, a company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on building and delivering high-speed fiber optic internet services, is making significant strides in its effort…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Since 2000, the Association for the Welfare of Animals has been working to improve the lives of animals in Cleveland County and beyond, thanks to the…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Port Elizabeth, South Africa (WNN)- Five days after being abducted at gunpoint from his church in South Africa, Maryville, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan has been rescued. South African…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cherryville City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14th, 2025. Specifically, this meeting addressed agenda items that included setting public hearing…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Port Elizabeth, South Africa (WNN)- As many in the Christian faith were preparing for Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, two churches were sent reeling…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Hollywood, CA (WNN)—Every now and then, a movie comes along that captivates a cult following. However, a Minecraft Movie released on April 4th, 2025, already had a head…

Letter to the Editor by: Harriette G. Gilbert As a retired Band Director with 30+ years experience teaching Band in Gaston County Schools, I am the individual who started the Band Program at John Chavis…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Dallas, NC (WNN)— The history of Tony’s Ice Cream was celebrated on Friday, March 7th, at the Gaston County Museum during the opening VIP reception of “The Old…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — The Cherryville High School baseball team used its games this week to raise awareness for organ donation during April’s National Donate Life Month and to support…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Forty years ago, John Fogerty released a song that has become a staple at baseball games of all levels. Based on his desire to play baseball…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — John Chavis Middle School will combine its band and chorus programs under a single teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. As of their 2024 winter concert,…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Gastonia, NC (WNN)— On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, community members held a second protest following the violent attack on an Ashbrook High School student. They will continue to voice…

By: Wise News Network Staff North Carolina (WNN)- The use of Flock Safety cameras and license plate reading technology is rapidly expanding across several North Carolina counties. Law enforcement agencies in Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — On Friday, April 4th, 2025, multiple agencies, including the FBI and SBI, searched a property in Lincoln County as part of the investigation into Asha Degree’s disappearance….

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)— It has often been said, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Many times, during tragedy or facing seemingly impossible odds, a person will…

By: Rusty Wise, Mason Beam, Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Article Updated: Reunion Date moved from April 6th to May 11th (Mother’s Day) due to weather. Shelby, NC (WNN) – Cleveland County, NC native…

Raleigh, NC (WNN)- According to a press release issued by the N.C. Forest Service, the statewide burn ban has been lifted on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Dell Garren, a former retired Cherryville Police officer and former Ranlo Reserve Officer, has been arrested for a third time on stalking charges. Garren was arrested on March…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The crack of the bat and the cheers of the crowd echoed through Ballard Park on March 29th and 30th, 2025 as Cherryville Little League Baseball and…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN) – Severe weather is expected in the Carolinas on Monday March 31st, 2025. Severe thunderstorms are expected, possible hail and a 10% chance of tornadoes. The…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Gastonia, NC (WNN)— A video showing a student being attacked inside a classroom at Ashbrook High School ignited community outrage. Consequently, it has fueled protests and a petition demanding…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Western NC (WNN)— Wildfires have swept through nearly 15,000 acres across North and South Carolina, prompting states of emergency, mandatory evacuations, and important firefighting efforts. The fires, which began as…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)—The Cherryville City Council held its regular work session meeting on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. The meeting addressed crucial city matters, including changes to the city’s…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— North Carolina is currently facing multiple environmental concerns, including a statewide burn ban, advisories from the N.C Wildlife Resources Commission on bat safety, and reports of creek…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cape Canaveral, FL. (WNN)- The NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, Nick Hague, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov successfully completed a long mission on the International Space Station…

By: Rusty Wise (WNN) Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Spring brings freshness and newness, such as green grass and flowers, but this Spring has also brought a new boutique to Cherryville, North Carolina. Georgia Bea’s Boutique, located at…

City of Asheville Senior Assistant Attorney to Replace Ash Smith Gastonia, NC (March 20, 2025 City of Gastonia) – The Gastonia City Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, appointed Eric Edgerton to replace…

By: Mason Beam (WNN) Gastonia, NC (WNN)– Upcoming on March 28th, 2025 you can see the Gaston Symphonic Band in action for free at 7:00 P.M. This concert will feature popular marches from across history…

Gaston County Government Press Release 3-18-2025 GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County is mourning the profound loss of Marshall Rauch, who dedicated his life to serving the people of our county. He was 102. “He was…

By: Wise News Network Staff Rutherford, NC (WNN) – On Sunday March 9th, 2025 a bomb threat was called into the Lowes Depot of Forest City NC. After evacuating the store, local authorities proceeded with…

By John Bussian, Legislative Counsel to the NC Press Association In a day when the usual defenders of freedom of speech, press freedom, and open government rights have less available to wage public policy battles…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN) – Severe weather is expected in the Carolinas starting Saturday night into Sunday, March 15th – 16th, 2025. Severe thunderstorms are expected, and flash flooding is…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Gaston County, NC (WNN) — North Carolina’s annual school report cards assign A- F letter grades to districts and charter schools. These letter grades are computed on a 15-point scale…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Cherryville residents can expect many things to come throughout the week, with a fireworks test, generator upgrades, a new boutique opening, and a lunar eclipse on the horizon….

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cherryville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 10th, 2025, addressing a range of issues including concerns over cemetery maintenance, employee recognition,…

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cherryville Police have released information regarding the embezzlement incident involving a Cherryville Elementary School employee. Investigation and Findings According to their most recent press release, on February 26, 2025, the Cherryville…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Helaine Davis, the financial secretary at Cherryville Elementary School, was suspended, fired, and arrested on Friday, March 7th. She now faces embezzlement charges. Felony Charges Filed Authorities charged Davis…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Dallas, NC (WNN)— The Gaston County Museum, located in Dallas, North Carolina, has unveiled an exciting new exhibit that will interest locals and visitors alike. ‘The Old Fashioned Way:…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Rutherford County, NC (WNN)- Authorities said that three individuals from Chicago have been arrested in connection with a multi-state counterfeit cash scam that targeted Dollar General stores, including locations in…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Gastonia, NC (WNN)- Addiction is giving up everything for one thing; recovery is giving up one thing for everything. Gaston County has seen a rise in alcohol and drug…

By: Wise News Network Staff Charlotte, NC – According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina officials announced that Bryan Torres, 24, of Cherryville, N.C., was…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cherryville City Council held a work session Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, reviewing year-end reports from the fire and police departments and discussing the future…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Dollar Tree Plus store, located at 2301 Lincolnton Highway, marked its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Residents, including the owners of the…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Gaston County NC (WNN)-  Gaston County officials want to know how you think local transportation should improve over the next three decades, and they’ve created a simple online survey to…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Belmont, NC (WNN)— On Thursday, February 20, Dr. William “Bill” Thierfelder, President of Belmont Abbey College, announced his retirement, effective August 2, 2025. This marks 21 years since…