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A purple classic car with an open hood displayed at a car show. An elderly person sits on a chair near the car, and several other vehicles are visible in the background.

23rd Annual Beam Truck Museum Car Show Honors Cam Beam

04/26/2024
Best of Show Car - 1940 Mercury Coupe by Don Long (Mason Beam-WNN) By: Rusty Wise -...
Events / History / News Articles
A painting of a baseball player in blue cap.

Jackie Robinson Day: How Integrated Sports Changed the World

04/16/2024
A painting of Jackie Robinson that is displayed at the African American Museum of History and Culture...
Business / Education / History / Holiday / News Articles / People / / Sports / Upcoming Events
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, 2024, by...
Breaking News / History / News Articles
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

03/30/2024
By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - You do not have to be...
History / News Articles / Upcoming Events
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?

03/27/2024
Social media graphic of the earth and moon, with a cross acting as the sun. Infographic by:...
History / Religion-Spiritual-Cryptid
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

03/02/2024
Edward "Butch" Boyd depicted in a banner of recognition. This banner was displayed around the grand reopening...
Cheery-Ville Column / Health / History / News Articles / People / Recreation
A church with a large white wall and a sign that says " in god we trust ".

City Council Nominates Historical Board; Other Topics Discussed

02/29/2024
The Cherryville City Council bench. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By: Grace Smith -...
Government / History / News Articles
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

02/06/2024
The recipients of awards from Cherryville New Years Shooters Inc. Host Dinner. Pictured left to right, Rusty...
Events / History / News Articles
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

01/18/2024
The sign in front of the Cherryville Historical Museum. Tuesday, January 16, 2024, by Grace Smith (WNN)....
Breaking News / Government / History / News Articles
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.

01/10/2024
By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network YouTube Iframe Player CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - As 2024 kicks...
Government / History / News Articles

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