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A tree has fallen across a road, blocking the path. The tree is large, and branches and leaves are spread across the roadway and grass. Power lines are visible above.

Cherryville Reacts to the Severe Storms: Power Updates, and More

05/10/2024
Multiple fallen trees in Cherryville. This damage occurred during the storm. Wednesday, May 8, 2024,...
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Two individuals in safety gear stand near a fallen tree blocking a road, with a fire truck and additional personnel visible in the background.

Severe Storm Hits Gaston County: State of Emergency Issued

05/09/2024
City of Cherryville Fire Department working to clear roads after the May 8th 2024 storm....
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A person stands next to informational posters at a presentation for Piedmont Lithium, pointing towards a map showing the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt. They are holding rolled-up papers.

Piedmont Lithium Officially Obtains Mining Permit

05/08/2024
By: WNN Staff Erin Sander, vice president of corporate communications and investor relations, giving a...
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Four Officers Fatally Shot in Charlotte, N.C., Altercation

04/30/2024
By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network  CHARLOTTE, NC (WNN) - Eight law enforcement officers...
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A bear in a cage on the ground.

One Bear Cub Injured, One Missing After Being Improperly Handle

04/22/2024
A black bear cub that was rescued from a retention pond after being removed from...
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Three people in a room observe a display on Piedmont Lithium's operations. One person gesturing towards the display, with multiple posters on a table and a company banner on the wall.

Piedmont Lithium Receives Mining Permit Approval

04/15/2024
Monique Parker, Erin Sanders and Emily Winter, from Piedmont Lithium, at the Piedmont Lithium Exploration...
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A person stands beside a car making a peace sign with both hands while another person operates a camera on a tripod nearby in an outdoor setting.

Cherryville Reacts to the Eclipse

04/09/2024
Grace Smith and Mason Beam from the WNN team observing the eclipse. Monday, April 8,...
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A Camper Explosion in Gaston County Leave Two Injured

03/27/2024
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Small white house with a "No Trespassing" sign and multiple trash bins outside. Surrounded by trees, it has a porch with various items on it.

Cherryville P.D. and A.L.E. Abate Local Drug Hotspot

03/22/2024
The abated residence on Pine Street. There is a sign that warns people not to...
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Map showing Interstate 85 with marked exits 19 and 21. The map highlights Aberdeen Blvd and North Brookwood Road, includes surrounding streets, and shows the logo for Wise News Network.

Diesel Spill Causes Traffic Jam on I-85 North

03/20/2024
An approximate map of the area the spill occurred. The spill occurred between exits 19...
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Firefighters work at the scene of a night-time fire, extinguishing flames amidst the charred remains of a structure next to a partially burned tree.

Cleveland County Fire Under Investigation

03/12/2024
Firefighters with the Waco Community Fire Department putting out the outbuilding that caught on fire....
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Fatal Shooting Leads to an Arrest and Rescue

03/06/2024
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