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By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – Wise News Network will be going live for the Cherryville High School graduation on YouTube and Facebook this Friday, May 23rd, 2025, starting at 6 PM….

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Salisbury, NC (WNN)- Thousands gathered in downtown Salisbury on May 17th, 2025, to celebrate one of North Carolina’s most legendary soft drinks, Cheerwine. This year’s 9th annual Cheerwine…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Washington, DC (WNN) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Titanic historian Melinda Ratchford has devoted more than 60 years to studying one of history’s most famous sea disasters, the Titanic. Her fascination started with…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The smell of fresh mowed grass, chalk lines as white as pure driven snow, the smack of a fist into a well-oiled leather glove, the aroma…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Blowing Rock, NC (WNN)- The Green Park Inn, a historical hotel in Blowing Rock, NC, is set to be demolished, marking the end of an era for one…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)- The Cherryville City Council addressed a variety of issues during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025. Council Members voted to approve a…

By: Wise News Network Staff  *Updated 5/13/2025 10:45AM Crouse, NC (WNN)- On Sunday, May 11th, 2025, a house fire at 4347 Old Lincolnton Road, Crouse, NC, near Cherryville claimed the lives of a 78-year-old man…

A local journalist from WNN reports on the Tennessee earthquake. By Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Greenback, TN (WNN) – Are the upstairs neighbors rolling marbles across the floor? Sounds as if a small…

By: Wise News Network Staff Vatican City (WNN)- For the first time in its 2,000-year history, the Catholic Church has elected an American Citizen, Cardinal Robert Provost, as its new Pope. This historic moment took…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Oak Ridge, TN (WNN)— The federal government swiftly and quietly buys up tens of thousands of acres and demolishes all homes, after evicting all residents of the sparsely…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Cherryville, North Carolina, has stories in every street and house; every brick and corner has stories of generations past. But some of the most vivid and personal stories come…

By: Wise News Network Staff  Cherryville, NC (WNN)- As City of Cherryville officials work to finalize the 2025-26 budget, department heads raised concerns about salary gaps and aging equipment during a budget work session on…

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Wade H Stroupe Jr., who previously served two terms as Mayor of Cherryville from 1999 to 2003. has formally announced his candidacy for the upcoming Cherryville City Election on November 4th, 2025….

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  United States (WNN)- As vibrant parades, mariachi music, and colorful flags mark Cinco de Mayo across the United States today, many remain unaware of the holiday’s historical roots….

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)- On Thursday, May 1st, 2025, Cherryville Community members gathered together at J. Ralph Beam Jr. Heritage Park to celebrate the city’s observance of the 74th…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — Spring is in the air, and so is the spirit of friendly competition! WNN is excited to announce our 2025 “Cherryville’s Best Yard” contest. If you…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — Change is currently underway in Cherryville, most noticeably with two major construction projects. Meritage Homes is building new houses, and apartments are being built on Academy…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – Attendees filled downtown Cherryville this past weekend as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the 33rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held April 25-26, 2025. The two-day event…

By: Wise News Network Staff Washington, DC (WNN) —The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a plan to eliminate eight synthetic food dyes from the American…

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…