Public Safety

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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:...
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Cherryville P.D. and A.L.E. Abate Local Drug Hotspot

The abated residence on Pine Street. There is a sign that warns people not to trespass on...
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Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Warns Residents About Scammers

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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...
Exterior view of the Cherryville Family YMCA building with a brick wall and the YMCA logo and name prominently displayed.

Mammogram Bus Makes Healthcare Accessible at Cherryville YMCA

The sign in front of the Cherryville Family YMCA building. Thursday, February 29, 2024, by Grace Smith...
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Duke University Investigates Water Quality in N.C. Lithium Belt

By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network WESTERN PIEDMONT, NC (WNN) - Amidst the revival of the...
Firefighters work at the scene of a night-time fire, extinguishing flames amidst the charred remains of a structure next to a partially burned tree.

Cleveland County Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters with the Waco Community Fire Department putting out the outbuilding that caught on fire. Monday, March...
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Taxi Service Combats Walkability Issues in Cherryville

YouTube Iframe Player By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - Despite Cherryville's small...
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Fatal Shooting Leads to an Arrest and Rescue

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A map showing two marked locations: Gaston Webbs Chapel Road and Landers Chapel Road, and Quik Trip at US 321 and North Chester Street, connected by a straight black line.

500 Gallon Cooking Oil Spill Causes Hazardous Road Conditions

An approximate map of the significantly affected areas of the cooking oil spill. All information was retrieved...