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After the election, I keep thinking back to Frank Porter Graham’s progressive run for U.S. Senate in 1950.  By Jeremy Markovich N.C. Rabbit Hole Like millions of North Carolinians, I have many questions about the…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – A new chapter in Cherryville’s business landscape began on Thursday, Nov. 14, as The Green Leaf Relief opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting…

By: Wise News Network Staff Charlotte, NC (WNN) – Will Cronkrite, a seasoned NASCAR historian and former crew chief, spent decades immersed in motorsports. Throughout his nearly three-decade career, he has not only worked with…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- The McDonald’s, located in Cherryville NC at 1000 E Church St, is inviting customers to check out its newly renovated restaurant, featuring updated kitchen equipment…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- During the regular City Council meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024, Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam and the City Council honored local veterans, discussed ongoing and…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2024, in Cherryville, North Carolina residents gathered to honor and celebrate those who have served in the U.S. military with a parade…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Charlotte, NC (WNN) – The 3rd Annual Dash Series Reunion took place on November 2nd at the Hendrick Motorsports complex in Charlotte, NC. It drew drivers, crews, and…

By: Wise News Network Staff Black Mountain, NC (WNN) – Mister Sparky of Charlotte and Cherryville, NC, delivered thousands of fire and smoke detectors to Black Mountain, NC, on Monday. Hurricane Helene The Black Mountain…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN) – Former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, emerged victorious in the race for president as voters across the nation made their voices heard in Tuesday’s…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville NC (WNN) – On November 5th, 2024, as Election Day unfolded voter turnout remained steady across various Cherryville precincts, with individuals voicing their concerns and priorities regarding the political…

By: Wise News Network Staff Daylight Saving Time (DST) is when we set our clocks forward by one hour in the spring and set them back by one hour in the fall. The main idea…

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By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- On Friday morning, November 1, 2024, Walmart at 2505 Lincolnton Highway, Cherryville, NC, celebrated its grand reopening after an extensive 12-week remodel. The Cherryville Walmart…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in downtown Spruce Pine last month, with water rising 8.5 feet above the streets and forcing many businesses to…

By: Wise News Network Staff Kings Mountain, NC (WNN)- On Wednesday morning, a shooting occurred during an armed robbery involving an armored truck in a parking lot in Kings Mountain. Police responded to a call…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- On Friday, October 18th, Cherryville transformed into a Halloween wonderland as Scaryville attracted over 7,000 attendees. This annual event featured a variety of spooky attractions, food…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Appalachia, USA (WNN) – Throughout history, many remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms have traveled through Appalachia including the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains, leaving little…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Taylor Valley, VA (WNN) – In May 2024, Knoxville native Greg O’Hara bought a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Taylor Valley, Virginia. A quiet little area…

By Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Damascus, VA (WNN) – Damascus, Virginia, is a small town in Washington County with a population of 814. It comprises part of the tri-cities area, Bristol, Kingsport, and…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, the mountain town of Spruce Pine faces a decade-long recovery from catastrophic flooding and wind…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- DT’s Blue Ridge Java, a 20-year staple of the Spruce Pine community, was destroyed by sudden flooding, leaving its owners searching for ways to…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Mitchell County has established a comprehensive disaster recovery operation, combining both local volunteer efforts and federal assistance through…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which swept through Western North Carolina, local organizations are stepping up to support the community and help its…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Spruce Pine, NC, is working hard to rebuild its damaged infrastructure and restore essential services. Spruce Pine Mayor Phillip…

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – As the fall season kicks off, Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties in NC have a variety of events lined up for locals and visitors alike. From festivals to outdoor activities, there’s…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) –  Cherryville City Council held its monthly meeting, beginning with a prayer from Gina Spiker, the children’s music minister at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Councilman…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Gaston County, NC (WNN)- Starting this Thursday, October 17th, 2024, voters in Gaston County can take advantage of early voting at several locations across the area. This period runs…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN) – Three weary travelers covered in mud, riding horses as they guide pack mules up the treacherous mud-slicked, debris-filled Appalachian Mountainside. At first glance,…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) — The City of Cherryville, NC, held its monthly work session at the Cherryville Fire Department on September 24th, 2024. Typically, City work sessions are…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN)—Gaston County Emergency Management and Fire Services issued a press release on October 7th, 2024, urging residents to start the FEMA registration process for Tropical Storm Helene….

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network YouTube Iframe Player Shelby, NC (WNN) — This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Cleveland County Fair, North Carolina’s largest and oldest agricultural fair. Founded in 1924,…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Swannanoa, NC (WNN)—The Wise News Network Team went to the NC Mountains on Thursday, October 3rd, to help with relief efforts and report the devastation. Hurricane Helene devastated…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) – No one does Homecoming like the Ironmen of the Cherryville, NC High School. It’s not just a routine football game where the game has…

By Wise News Network Staff: The disarray caused by Hurricane Helene has left many people displaced and without essential resources. This has led many of our viewers to ask where they can donate supplies to…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Cherryville gets power, as most of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina’s electric customers, were back up and running as of Monday, September 30th, 2024. In…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Updated: 6:00 PM 9-28-2024, 1:15 PM 9-29-2024 Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Most Cherryville area residents were without power Friday night into Saturday, September 28th, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. However,…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) – The remnants of Hurricane Helene blew through Cherryville, NC, as it headed north on Friday morning, September 27, 2024. Hurricane Helene According to the…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN)—According to a press release from Gaston County, a shelter has opened at the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas, NC, located at 1303 Dallas Cherryville Highway. The…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)—The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for western North Carolina, including Gaston County. The warning is effective from 11:00 AM…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise New Network Raleigh, NC (WNN)—North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, ahead of Hurricane Helene. NC Governor Roy Cooper Stated:“Helene threatens heavy…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) – The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum hosted the 14th Annual Carolina Freight Employees Reunion on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. More than 120 individuals attended…

By: Wise News Network Staff Raleigh, NC (WNN) – The staff of Wise News Network has been honored with the prestigious Mark Binker Award and other journalism awards by the NC Press Association. This ceremony…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) — This week, September 17th through September 23rd, has been declared Constitution Week 2024 in Cherryville and across the United States. Constitution Day is a…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Cherryville City Council held its monthly meeting on September 9, 2024. The hour-and-sixteen-minute meeting had a long agenda and public recognition awards. Mayor Pro Tempore Jill…

By: Wise News Network Staff Shelby NC (WNN) – Wise News Network obtained search warrant documents on September 16th, 2024, pertaining to the Asha Degree case, which has been ongoing for 24 years. Overview: On…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) – On August 29th, the Gaston County Community Support Services Department held the last of three community town hall meetings in Cherryville to discuss how…

By: Wise News Network Staff Shelby, NC (WNN) – The law firm of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, 1219 Fallston Road in Shelby, NC, held a press conference on 9/13/2024. During the press conference, Attorney David…

By: Wise News Network Staff Shelby, NC (WNN) – The following press release is from the Cleveland County Sheriff, Alan Norman, and details the publicly available new information surrounding the Asha Degree case: September 13th,…

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) – Not only have buildings in downtown Cherryville been remodeled and rebuilt, but now residents can also work on rebuilding themselves. The newly opened Goins…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN) – Piedmont Lithium Inc. released its second quarter (Q2) 2024 results in a press release on August 8, 2024. In the release, Piedmont discussed its production…