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Asha Degree’s Disappearance: 25 Years Later, the Unsolved Mystery Continues
By Lauren Ramsey | February 12, 2025 4:31 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Shelby, NC (WNN) โ The quiet town of Shelby, North Carolina, braces for a somber anniversary. Nearly 25 years have passed since the disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree. This case…
Cherryville Author Sadie Broome Discusses Her New Book
By Lauren Ramsey | February 11, 2025 3:19 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ Local author Sadie Broome recently sat down with our WNN Team to discuss her new book “Mischief in Macon” and her experiences teaching students with challenging…
New Dollar Tree Plus Opens in Cherryville, NC
By Lauren Ramsey | February 10, 2025 3:23 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ A brand-new Dollar Tree Plus has opened its location at 2301 Lincolnton Highway, adding a 10,000-square-foot retail space to the growing east side of Cherryville. As part of a larger commercial development, the store will…
DC Plane Crash Update: Officials Recover All 67 Victims
By Lauren Ramsey | February 6, 2025 1:02 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Washington, DC (WNN)โ Authorities announced on Tuesday, February 4th, that recovery teams had retrieved all 67 victims from last week’s deadly collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Black Army…
City of Gastonia Provides Update on GO Transportation Bonds
By Lauren Ramsey | February 5, 2025 4:17 PM
City of Gastonia Press Release Gastonia, NC (February 5, 2025)- The City of Gastonia is excited to share the latest updates on projects funded by the $75 million in general obligation (GO) bonds approved by…
Cherryville City Council Holds February Meeting
By Lauren Ramsey | February 4, 2025 3:48 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ The Cherryville City Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, led by Mayor H.L. Beam. The meeting commenced with an invocation…
Daycare Worker Charged with Assaulting Seven Children in Conover
By Lauren Ramsey | February 3, 2025 4:19 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Catawba County, NC (WNN)-A former daycare worker at Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center in Conover, North Carolina, faces eight counts of assault on a child under the age…
DC Plane Crash Black Boxes Recovered Amid Staffing Concerns
By Lauren Ramsey | January 31, 2025 4:11 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Washington, DC (WNN)โ Officials confirmed that they recovered the black boxes from the passenger plane involved in a fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, January 29th,…
American Airlines Plane and Army Helicopter Collide Near Reagan National Airport
By Lauren Ramsey | January 30, 2025 1:33 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Washington, DC (WNN)โ On the night of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter…
Council Wrap Up: Cherryville Addresses K-9 Surplus, Festival Changes, Speed Limits, and Museum Restoration
By Lauren Ramsey | January 29, 2025 3:31 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- The Cherryville City Council held a work session on January 28, 2025, where council members addressed several key issues, including the surplus of two police canines,…
Full Proof Gospel Ministries Supporters Charged in Cherryville: Church and State Clash
By Lauren Ramsey | January 28, 2025 5:18 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ On January 11, 2025, Gaston County Police, Gaston County Sheriffโs Deputies, and Cherryville Police officers responded to a call about a vehicle parked on the side…
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By Lauren Ramsey | January 27, 2025 3:50 PM
Washington, DC (WNN) โ A North Carolina man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
Meritage Homes Breaks Ground on Cherryville Development
By Lauren Ramsey | January 23, 2025 5:25 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Community leaders and representatives from Meritage Homes gathered for the groundbreaking of a new residential development in Cherryville. The project, located off Requa Road, aims…
Larry & Carolyn Summer Recreation Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
By Lauren Ramsey | January 22, 2025 3:36 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ The Larry & Carolyn Summer Recreation Center has opened at 210 E.Academy St., creating excitement and opportunities for the community. The Summer family, local officials,…
Trump Begins Second Term with Bold Presidential Actions
By Lauren Ramsey | January 21, 2025 5:12 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Washington, DC (WNN) โ Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term on January 20th, 2025. He then immediately signed 47 presidential actions to fulfill promises made…
City Council Approves Downtown Murals, Speed Limit Change, and Code Enforcement Contract
By Lauren Ramsey | January 20, 2025 11:07 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ The Cherryville City Council kicked off 2025 with several unanimous approvals during its January 13 meeting, including two new downtown murals, a significant speed limit…
Arctic Blast Heads South Into Carolinas This Week
By Wise News Network | January 19, 2025 5:50 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ A frigid arctic blast is heading through the Carolinas this week. The polar front made it into North Carolina on Sunday, with lightning and thunder erupting…
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, App’s Futureย in U.S. Uncertain
By Lauren Ramsey | January 18, 2025 9:04 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Washington, DC (WNN)โ On Friday, January 17th, 2025, The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the United States, dealing a significant blow…
Pat Sherrill Honored for Contributions to Cherryville History
By Lauren Ramsey | January 17, 2025 9:38 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ During the January 13, 2025, Cherryville City Council meeting, the community celebrated Pat Sherrillโs 30 years of service as volunteer museum director of the Cherryville…
Woman in the Wing Opens January 17
By Wise News Network | January 16, 2025 10:10 AM
By: Patricia Rudisill, Gaston County Museum of Art & History Dallas, NC (WNN)- The Gaston County Museum of Art & History announced in a press release that it will debut a new exhibit, Nell Yates:…
More Bull Discovered at Cherryville Historical Museum
By Lauren Ramsey | January 15, 2025 2:09 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ The Cherryville Historical Association Inc. has launched a season of reflection, strategic development, and restoration to revitalize the Cherryville Historical Museum. This effort marks a…
Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection
By Lauren Ramsey | January 14, 2025 10:56 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ In a heartfelt announcement during the January 13th, 2025, Cherryville City Council session, Mayor H.L. Beam revealed he has made the decision to not seek…
One Dead, One Injured in Sunday Night Crash in Gaston County
By Lauren Ramsey | January 13, 2025 3:51 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Gaston County, NC (WNN)โ A motor vehicle accident with injuries and reports of one fatality happened Sunday night, January 12th, on N.C. Highway 279 near Bessemer City, at…
Snow Events in the South: Unique Traditions and Practical Tips
By Wise News Network | January 12, 2025 2:33 PM
By: Roger Sigmon โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Snow events in the South create traditions that baffle people from other parts of the country. Some actions and reactions are difficult to believe If…
Winter Storm Wraps Up in Cherryville Leaving Ice and Sleet Behind
By Lauren Ramsey | January 11, 2025 1:55 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ A winter storm that began in the afternoon on January 10th, 2025 brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Cherryville area,…
Winter Storm Hits: How Cold Do Bridges Get In Winter Weather?
By Lauren Ramsey | January 10, 2025 3:47 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ Cherryville, is grappling with freezing temperatures as a winter storm sweeps through the area. WNN Owner and Founder Rusty Wise used a thermal gun earlier…
Cherryville Prepares for Possible Snowfall This Weekend
By Lauren Ramsey | January 9, 2025 3:21 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ As Cherryville braces for the potential of winter weather, the city’s Public Works Department is ready to respond. Public Works Director Chris King shared the cityโs…
Whataburger Breaks Ground in North Carolina
By Lauren Ramsey | January 8, 2025 3:32 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Hickory, NC (WNN)โย North Carolina residents will soon savor a taste of Texas as Whataburger has officially begun construction on its first restaurant in the state. The expansion…
Shady Grove Baptist Church Relocates Food Ministry to Serve the Community
By Lauren Ramsey | January 7, 2025 3:06 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โLocated at 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road, Shady Grove Baptist Church’s food ministry has been a lifeline for the local community since 2016. The ministry relocated to…
Cherryville New Years Shooters Celebrate a Record-Breaking 2025 Event
By Lauren Ramsey | January 6, 2025 4:36 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ The Cherryville New Years Shooters marked the arrival of 2025 with their long-standing tradition of firing muskets across the town on January 1st. Meanwhile, the…
What’s Happening At the Delview Mart of Cherryville?
By Mason Beam | January 3, 2025 2:22 PM
By: Mason Beam – Wise News Network Cherryville NC (WNN) – Cherryville residents who use Delview Road may have noticed that the Delview Mart has the area around the pumps taped off. The station located…
Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe Retires After 33 Years at First Presbyterian Church
By Lauren Ramsey | January 2, 2025 3:33 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe delivered his final sermon at First Presbyterian Church on December 29, 2024, marking the conclusion of 33 years of dedicated service. The…
Cherryville’s Unique New Years Tradition: The New Years Shooters
By Lauren Ramsey | December 30, 2024 3:28 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ 35 miles west of Charlotte, NC, the small town of Cherryville boasts a unique tradition: the Cherryville New Year Shooters. Every New Year’s Day, the…
Boxing Day: A Historic Holiday with Modern Celebrations
By Lauren Ramsey | December 26, 2024 3:21 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network London, UK (WNN) โ Whenever you hear the name “Boxing Day,” you might think of the sport. However, this day has little to do with boxing gloves or rings….
Oh, (Sigh) Christmas Tree
By Wise News Network | December 24, 2024 12:39 PM
Christmas tree farm politics is a real thing in Western North Carolina this holiday season. It shouldnโt be. By Stevie Brooks (Beacon Media) Western, NC (WNN-Beacon Media) – Growing up in Western North Carolina, I…
Snoop on the Stoop: The Gift Thatโs Blazing Through Christmas 2024
By Lauren Ramsey | December 23, 2024 1:16 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ Youโve Heard of Elf on the Shelf… But Have You Heard of Snoop on the Stoop? Move over, Elf on the Shelfโthereโs a new holiday icon…
Christmas Display Contest Winner Announced: Receives Cash Prize, Sign and Plaque.
By Wise News Network | December 20, 2024 9:47 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Murray and Linda Beam have been named the winners of Wise News Networkโs First Annual Cherryville’s Best Christmas Display Contest in Cherryville, NC. Our WNN News Team…
Cherryville’s Christmas Parade Brings Holiday Cheer to the Community.
By Lauren Ramsey | December 20, 2024 2:30 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC โ On the morning of December 14, 2024, the streets of Cherryville came alive with holiday cheer as the town held its annual Christmas Parade. Despite starting on…
Cat Square Celebrates 50th Annual Christmas Parade
By Lauren Ramsey | December 19, 2024 3:25 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Vale, NC (WNN) โ On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Vale celebrated the 50th Annual Cat Square Christmas Parade, a beloved tradition that began in 1974 as a small event by…
John Chavis Middle School’s Night of the Arts Showcases Student Talent.
By Lauren Ramsey | December 17, 2024 6:38 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ On December 11th, 2024, John Chavis Middle School in Cherryville, North Carolina, hosted its Night of the Arts Winter Concert and Gallery. This event brought…
Highway 150 Temporarily Closed Due to Ongoing Water Line Repairs
By Mason Beam | December 16, 2024 2:51 PM
By: Mason Beam – Wise News Network Cherryville NC (WNN) – On December 12th, 2024 a water line was hit by Ripple Fiber while installing fiber optic lines under West Church Street/Highway 150. The City…
Cherryville City Council Meeting Highlights Key Achievements, 2024 Financial Audit, No Public Input
By Lauren Ramsey | December 16, 2024 10:37 AM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ The City of Cherryville held its regular city council meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024. Mayor H.L. Beam called the meeting to order, and…
It’s Voting Time for Cherryville’s Best Christmas Display!
By Rusty Wise | December 15, 2024 7:35 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC – It’s time to vote in the inaugural Cherryville’s Best Christmas Display Contest, sponsored by the Wise News Network. The contest began accepting applications on December 3rd, 2024…
Water Line Hit During Fiber Optic Installation in Cherryville
By Wise News Network | December 13, 2024 1:23 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- A main water line was accidentally hit Thursday afternoon, December 12th, 2024. The incident happened near the intersection of West Church Street (Highway 150) and Self Street in…
Former Cherryville Police Officer Arrested On Stalking Charges
By Wise News Network | December 12, 2024 5:24 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Dell Garren, a former retired Cherryville Police officer, who was previously arrested in October on stalking charges, has once again been taken into custody for similar charges….
A Very Cherry Whoville Christmas Brings Holiday Cheer to Cherryville
By Lauren Ramsey | December 10, 2024 5:23 PM
By: Wise News Networkย Staff – Rusty Wise, Mason Beam, Lauren Ramsey Cherryville, NC (WNN) โOn Friday, December 6th, 2024, Cherryville’s streets were full of holiday spirit as people gathered for the annual Very Cherry Whoville…
Crews Contain 650-Acre Wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park
By Lauren Ramsey | December 9, 2024 2:24 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Gaston County (WNN)- Firefighters have mostly contained a 650-acre wildfire that ignited on Sunday, December 8, at Crowders Mountain State Park. As of Monday, Gaston County Director of Emergency…
A Very Cherry-Who-Ville Christmas Is Coming to Main Street
By Lauren Ramsey | December 5, 2024 3:15 PM
By: Lauren Ramsey โ Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ The festive spirit of the holiday season will fill the air in Cherryville on Friday, December 6th, with the much-anticipated Very Cherry-Who-Ville Christmas event. The…
Who Has The Best Christmas Lights In Town?
By Wise News Network | December 3, 2024 11:22 AM
By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) โ The holiday season is upon us, and itโs time to shine! We are excited to announce our first annual WNN Christmas Lights Contest! Do you believe…
Elton John Reveals Vision Loss After Eye Infection
By Wise News Network | December 2, 2024 1:43 PM
By: Wise News Network Staff London, UK (WNN)โ Elton John revealed on Sunday that he is still unable to see clearly, months after suffering a severe eye infection that left him with limited vision. Speaking…
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