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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
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.

01/06/2024
YouTube Iframe Player Cheery-Ville Column By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - "Here...
Cheery-Ville Column / Events / History / News Articles
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

12/30/2023
WNN Staff Reports Cherryville, NC (WNN) - It's that time of year when muskets begin firing, and...
Events / History / Holiday / News Articles
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.

11/15/2023
YouTube Iframe Player By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - It has been...
Government / History / News Articles
Brick building with a sign for G. Grier Beam Truck Museum, located on a street corner with vintage gas pumps and a sign featuring the museum's name.

Carolina Freight: The Lasting Influence and History

09/29/2023
The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum that was founded in 1982. The museum is now a protected...
Events / History / News Articles

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