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The Virginia Creeper Trail Trestle 18 before Helene.

The Virginia Creeper Trail Suffers Damage After Hurricane Helene

By Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Damascus, VA (WNN) - Damascus, Virginia, is a small town...
A photo of the damages to Spruce Pine's Locust Street on October 3rd.

North Toe River Flooding Leaves Downtown Spruce Pine Struggling to Recover

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene struck...
An image of DT's Blue Ridge Java being boarded up after flood damages with hopeful messages such as DT's Strong, Coming Back!, and God Bless Spruce Pine painted on it.

Spruce Pine Coffee Shop Devastated by Hurricane Helene Damage, Owners Seek Community Support

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network DT's Blue Ridge Java after the flooding from the North...
The destruction caused at Riverside Park by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA and Local Volunteers Unite for Mitchell County Recovery Efforts

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation,...
A shot of the whole Tractor, Food, and Farm building and pantry.

Food Hub Responds to Hurricane Helene’s Impact in Western North Carolina

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,...
A drone still over Locust Street in Spruce Pine showing the North Toe River, and the efforts made to remove mud from Locust Street after the flooding.

Mayor of Spruce Pine NC Shares Details on Town’s Challenges After Hurricane Helene

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Spruce...
A small park with red picnic tables, green grass, and blossoming trees. A building with a red roof is in the background, and a mural is on the left wall. The sky is clear and blue.

Upcoming Events in Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland Counties

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As the fall season kicks off, Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties in NC...
Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam

Cherryville’s Mayor Beam Back at Helm, Vendor Questions Policy, Other Topics Discussed

By: Lauren Ramsey - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) –  Cherryville City Council held its monthly...
A stock image of an American Flag.

Early Voting Starts Thursday in Gaston County: Where to Vote and When

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Gaston County, NC (WNN)- Starting this Thursday, October 17th, 2024, voters...
A picture of the North Toe River Flood in Spruce Pine during Hurricane Helene. Locust Street is fully submerged.

Western NC Hurricane Cleanup: Pack Mules, Horses and ATVs in Spruce Pine NC 

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN) - Three weary travelers covered in...