Gaston County, NC - At around 3:00 PM on July 10, 2026, a downburst with winds in excess of 60mph caused damage around the county.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A federal jury in Charlotte returned a guilty verdict today against Marvin Qualls, 42, of Spencer, N.C., for sex trafficking a 16-year-old female victim, announced Russ Ferguson, …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - At approximately 3:20PM, July 8, 2026 a body was located behind the Creekside Clock restaurant in Shelby, NC. The restaurant is located off of Highway 74 behind other businesses. …

Cleveland County, NC (WNN) - On Monday, July 6, 2026, Paramedic Ashley Moore lost her life while treating a patient in an ambulance on Highway 74.

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - On Sunday, June 28, 2026, rumors began circulating about a potential fentanyl exposure at the Cherryville Walmart.

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - On Sunday, June 28, 2026, a female driver crashed into an electrical utility pole around 6:30 AM near the intersection of West Church Street and Delview Road. …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The section of road on West Highway 150 from Ronald’s Grill to the stoplight at Delview Road has become infamous for the bumpy patch from past water line failures. 

GASTONIA, N.C. – An individual associated with Stuart W. Cramer High School has recently tested positive for active tuberculosis (TB) disease. Gaston County Public Health is working with Gaston …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, a Cherryville Resident reported seeing a man hanging from a bridge on North Mulberry Street and West First Street. This prompted the …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - A former Shelby Police Officer has been arrested following an incident on May 29th, 2026.  Karson Hyder, 22, has been charged with assault inflicting serious injury.  …

Statement issued from Shelby Police Chief, Brad Fraser Officer involved incident on Friday, May 29, 2026 “As a follow-up to our press release issued yesterday, the Shelby Police Department's …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - Earlier today, a video went viral of a Cherria Moore being hit and then restrained by a Shelby, NC police officer, identified as Karson Hyder. The footage, which can be seen here , …

Lawndale, NC (WNN) - Friday night’s scheduled NCHSAA 4A quarter-final game in Lawndale, NC, between the Stuart W. Cramer Storm and the Burns Bulldogs was postponed due to tragic circumstances. …

Bessemer City, NC (WNN) - The Bessemer City Police Department released a statement on May 13th, 2026, regarding two missing teens.   Press Release by Bessemer City Police Department: …

Raleigh, NC (WNN) - Teachers from across North Carolina converged on Raleigh today, May 1st, 2026. The planned protest by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), named " Kids Over …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - At around 4 PM on Monday, April 27, 2026, a motor vehicle accident occurred in front of the Walmart in Cherryville on Highway 150.

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Boil Advisory has been lifted regarding the recent City of Cherryville water issues. 

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Many Cherryville residents may have noticed temporary pressure drops throughout the day yesterday. City Manager Brian Dalton: “There was a water line break on Academy …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - A public town hall meeting is scheduled for this coming Monday, April 6th, 2026. The meeting, hosted by Cherryville's newly elected Mayor Wade Stroupe, aims to gather public input on the …

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - The Gaston County Board of Education will be under much scrutiny after several actions over the past week. The NAACP has asked for the resignation of school board member Tod …