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A single-story brick building with a sign in the foreground that reads "Camp Centurion - Gaston Barracks: Supportive Housing for Military Veterans" and the website www.campcenturion.org. An American flag is on a pole in the yard.

Veterans Stand Down, Camp Centurion Steps Up

The Camp Centurion transitional shelter in Gaston County. Wednesday, May 8 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By:...
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

Multiple fallen trees in Cherryville. This damage occurred during the storm. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, by Mason...
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

By: WNN Staff Erin Sander, vice president of corporate communications and investor relations, giving a presentation to...

Cinco De Mayo to Mother’s Day: May Events in Gaston County

Ladies' Night Out Treat the women in your life to a fun night with the Stowe Family...
Two men in formal attire pose for portraits. Both wear suits with ties; one in a blue suit with a red tie, the other in a black suit with a red tie. Flags are visible in the background.

Four Officers Fatally Shot in Charlotte, N.C., Altercation

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

One Bear Cub Injured, One Missing After Being Improperly Handle

A black bear cub that was rescued from a retention pond after being removed from a tree....
Flyer for Teen Immunization Week from April 1-5, 2024. Vaccines required for 7th and 12th graders. Includes contact info for Gaston County Public Health and vaccine requirements.

Teen Immunization Week Comes to Gaston County

By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - It is Teen Immunization Week and...
A blue and white logo with a wave in the middle.

A Camper Explosion in Gaston County Leave Two Injured

The Gaston County Emergency Management and Fire Services logo. Image retrieved from the Gaston County government website:...
Two people engage in a conversation outdoors. The man on the left wears glasses and a dark shirt, while the woman on the right, with her hair in a ponytail and a dark cap, also wears a dark shirt. Trees are in the background.

Bearded Villains Help a Local Hero: Life for a Disabled Veteran

Glenn Hutchings having a discussion on his deck. Saturday, March 16, 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By:...
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

An approximate map of the area the spill occurred. The spill occurred between exits 19 and 21...