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Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining Announce Merger Plans
By Lauren Ramsey | November 29, 2024 10:28 AM
By: Wise News Network Staff Belmont, NC (WNN)โ Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining are joining together to create a new company called MergeCo. They officially agreed to the merger on November 18, 2024, at Piedmontโs…
Cherryvilleโs Low Walkability Score Shows Need for Infrastructure Improvements
By Wise News Network | November 27, 2024 12:17 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)โCherryville has a charming and historic downtown. However, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Walkability Index shows that Cherryville has a low walkability score, making it harder for…
JFKโs Legacy Remembered: 61st Anniversary of His Assassination
By Wise News Network | November 22, 2024 1:13 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Dallas, TX (WNN) โ On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event shocked the nation and the…
NCWRC Reports Successful Release of Bear Cub After Rehabilitation
By Lauren Ramsey | November 21, 2024 3:28 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Asheville, NC (WNN)โThe North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has provided a positive update on one of the orphaned black bear cubs that gained international attention earlier this…
Comparing Generators: Champion, Honda, and Generac โ Which Portable Power Option Is Best for You?
By Wise News Network | November 21, 2024 9:55 AM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ In a recent demonstration, Rusty Wise of Mister Sparky provided a hands-on comparison of three popular portable generators, examining their features, noise levels, and value. The…
Being Frank: Sometimes, history rhymes in North Carolinaย
By Wise News Network | November 18, 2024 2:05 PM
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…
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Green Leaf Relief’s Grand Opening in Cherryville
By Wise News Network | November 15, 2024 3:16 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ A new chapter in Cherryvilleโs business landscape began on Thursday, Nov. 14, as The Green Leaf Relief opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting…
Dale Earnhardt’s First Crew Chief Tells Story Publicly
By Lauren Ramsey | November 14, 2024 2:40 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Charlotte, NC (WNN) โ 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…
Cherryville McDonald’s Celebrates Grand Reopening After Remodel
By Lauren Ramsey | November 13, 2024 11:11 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
Cherryville City Council Discusses Veterans Day, New Projects, and Community Updates
By Lauren Ramsey | November 12, 2024 3:21 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
Cherryville Celebrates Veterans Day with Parade and Ceremony.
By Lauren Ramsey | November 11, 2024 8:01 PM
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…
Dash Series Reunion Celebrates Historic Racing Legacy at Hendrick Motorsports.
By Lauren Ramsey | November 8, 2024 2:37 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Charlotte, NC (WNN) โ The 3rd Annual Dash Series Reunion took place on November 2nd at the Hendrick Motorsports complex in Charlotte, NC. It drew drivers, crews, and…
Mister Sparky Donates Thousands Of Smoke Detectors To Black Mountain NC
By Wise News Network | November 7, 2024 9:57 AM
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…
USA Picks Trump For President: NC Picks Stein For Governor
By Wise News Network | November 6, 2024 4:05 PM
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 Tuesdayโs…
Voter Engagement and Local Perspectives on Election Day
By Lauren Ramsey | November 5, 2024 5:56 PM
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…
Daylight Saving Time: How It Started and Changed Over the Years
By Lauren Ramsey | November 4, 2024 5:16 PM
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…
Letter To Editor: Voter Accountabilityย
By Wise News Network | November 3, 2024 6:42 PM
Disclaimer: The views and comments expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily those of WNN. D. Richardson, Vale NC, writes: For decades our Country has discussed the need for truth and honesty in…
Cherryville Walmart Celebrates Grand Reopening
By Lauren Ramsey | November 1, 2024 4:16 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
Hurricane Helene Devastates Downtown Spruce Pine, Community Rallies for Recovery
By Lauren Ramsey | October 31, 2024 1:30 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
Man Fatally Killed During Armed Robbery in Kings Mountain
By Wise News Network | October 30, 2024 4:32 PM
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…
Scaryville Brings Food, Family, Fun & Costumes to Local Community
By Lauren Ramsey | October 29, 2024 7:00 PM
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…
Hurricane Helene: An Unfortunate Perfect Storm For Appalachia
By Wise News Network | October 28, 2024 6:57 PM
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…
Greg O’Hara and Hurricane Helene in Taylor Valley Virginia
By Wise News Network | October 27, 2024 8:06 PM
By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Taylor Valley, VA (WNN) – In May 2024, Knoxville native Greg OโHara bought a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Taylor Valley, Virginia. A quiet little area…
The Virginia Creeper Trail Suffers Damage After Hurricane Helene
By Wise News Network | October 26, 2024 9:13 PM
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…
North Toe River Flooding Leaves Downtown Spruce Pine Struggling to Recover
By Lauren Ramsey | October 25, 2024 3:39 PM
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…
Spruce Pine Coffee Shop Devastated by Hurricane Helene Damage, Owners Seek Community Support
By Lauren Ramsey | October 24, 2024 1:08 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
FEMA and Local Volunteers Unite for Mitchell County Recovery Efforts
By Lauren Ramsey | October 23, 2024 9:47 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
Food Hub Responds to Hurricane Helene’s Impact in Western North Carolina
By Lauren Ramsey | October 22, 2024 10:27 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ 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…
Mayor of Spruce Pine NC Shares Details on Town’s Challenges After Hurricane Helene
By Lauren Ramsey | October 21, 2024 2:20 PM
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…
Upcoming Events in Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland Counties
By Lauren Ramsey | October 18, 2024 9:55 AM
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, thereโs…
Cherryville’s Mayor Beam Back at Helm, Vendor Questions Policy, Other Topics Discussed
By Lauren Ramsey | October 16, 2024 4:43 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) โ Cherryville City Council held its monthly meeting, beginning with a prayer from Gina Spiker, the childrenโs music minister at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Councilman…
Early Voting Starts Thursday in Gaston County: Where to Vote and When
By Lauren Ramsey | October 16, 2024 9:31 AM
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…
Western NC Hurricane Cleanup: Pack Mules, Horses and ATVs in Spruce Pine NCย
By Rusty Wise | October 14, 2024 10:17 AM
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,…
Cherryville Discusses Building Ordinances and Repaves Several Streets
By Rusty Wise | October 11, 2024 8:48 AM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ The City of Cherryville, NC, held its monthly work session at the Cherryville Fire Department on September 24th, 2024. Typically, City work sessions are…
Residents With Helene Damage Encouraged To Start The FEMA Registration Process
By Rusty Wise | October 7, 2024 4:25 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN)โGaston 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….
A Century of Tradition: The Cleveland County Fair Turns 100
By Mason Beam | October 5, 2024 6:00 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network YouTube Iframe Player Shelby, NC (WNN) โ This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Cleveland County Fair, North Carolina’s largest and oldest agricultural fair. Founded in 1924,…
Cherryville Native Survives In Swannanoa NC: WNN Surveys NC Mountain Damages
By Rusty Wise | October 4, 2024 2:28 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Swannanoa, NC (WNN)โThe 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…
No One Does Homecoming Like Cherryville NC
By Rusty Wise | October 2, 2024 5:19 PM
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…
Hurricane Helene Donation Drop-Off Site in Cherryville NC
By Rusty Wise | October 1, 2024 4:36 PM
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…
The City Of Cherryville Gets Power: Others Still Waiting
By Rusty Wise | September 30, 2024 3:04 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โCherryville 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…
High Point Electric Crews Arrive to Help Cherryville NC
By Rusty Wise | September 28, 2024 1:48 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Updated: 6:00 PM 9-28-2024, 1:15 PM 9-29-2024 Cherryville, NC (WNN)โMost Cherryville area residents were without power Friday night into Saturday, September 28th, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. However,…
Remnants of Hurricane Helene Blow Through Cherryville NCย ย
By Rusty Wise | September 27, 2024 2:43 PM
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…
Gaston County NC Shelter Opens As Voluntary Evacuations Take Place Ahead Of Helene
By Rusty Wise | September 26, 2024 9:12 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN)โAccording 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…
Tropical Storm Warning – Cherryville NC Shelter Available
By Rusty Wise | September 26, 2024 2:08 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โThe 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…
NC Issues State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Helene
By Wise News Network | September 25, 2024 5:04 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise New Network Raleigh, NC (WNN)โNorth 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…
14th Carolina Freight Employee Reunion: A Gathering Of Memories
By Wise News Network | September 25, 2024 8:46 AM
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…
Wise News Network Wins Statewide Mark Binker Award and Others
By Wise News Network | September 23, 2024 3:25 PM
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…
Constitution Week – We The People
By Wise News Network | September 18, 2024 4:23 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ This week, September 17th through September 23rd, has been declared Constitution Week 2024 in Cherryville and across the United States. Constitution Day is a…
Long Agenda For September Cherryville Council Meeting
By Wise News Network | September 17, 2024 4:15 PM
By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โCherryville 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…
Warrant: Investigators Believe Asha Degree Case A Homicide
By Wise News Network | September 16, 2024 3:39 PM
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…
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