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Map of North America showing the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse. Key cities along the path include Kerrville, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and Buffalo, New York.

Last U.S. Eclipse Until 2044

By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - You do not have to be...
Illustration with Earth, moon, sun, and stars and the title "Why is Easter on Random Sundays?" by Rusty Wise.

Why is Easter on Random Sundays?

Social media graphic of the earth and moon, with a cross acting as the sun. Infographic by:...
A group of people standing outside the Patrick O’Leary Prentis Center next to a poster in memory of Butch Boyd. One person holds a service dog wearing an orange vest.

Community Service With a Smile: Butch Boyd’s Ymca Legacy

Edward "Butch" Boyd depicted in a banner of recognition. This banner was displayed around the grand reopening...
A church with a large white wall and a sign that says " in god we trust ".

City Council Nominates Historical Board; Other Topics Discussed

The Cherryville City Council bench. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By: Grace Smith -...
A group of seven people, some wearing medals, pose together in a room with a drop ceiling and wood-paneled walls decorated with photos and memorabilia.

Muskets Fall Silent as New Year’s Shooters Honor Key Players

The recipients of awards from Cherryville New Years Shooters Inc. Host Dinner. Pictured left to right, Rusty...
Three men sit around a conference table, engaging in a discussion. One man holds a microphone at the center. The room has minimal decoration with closed blinds and framed art on the walls.

The Battle Ends and the Museum Stays on Main Street

The sign in front of the Cherryville Historical Museum. Tuesday, January 16, 2024, by Grace Smith (WNN)....
A vintage red fire truck displayed in a museum setting, decorated with a "Happy Birthday" banner.

Will They or Won’t They? The Historical Museum Saga Winds Down.

By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network YouTube Iframe Player CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - As 2024 kicks...
A group of people, including children and adults, pose outdoors in front of a house. Many are dressed warmly, holding rifles, with one person using a walker.

Muskets Roar With the Music of Memories.

YouTube Iframe Player Cheery-Ville Column By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - "Here...
A person in a red shirt and white helmet directs a stream of red smoke during a nighttime street protest with onlookers in the background.

Cherryville Shooters Groups Release 2024 Schedules

WNN Staff Reports Cherryville, NC (WNN) - It's that time of year when muskets begin firing, and...
A two-story brick building with arched windows, adjacent to a building with "The Agency Real Estate Group" sign, against a cloudy sky.

Patrick O’Leary Retracts Museum Bid: Legal Issues Persist.

YouTube Iframe Player By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - It has been...