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A single-story brick building with a sign in the foreground that reads "Camp Centurion - Gaston Barracks: Supportive Housing for Military Veterans" and the website www.campcenturion.org. An American flag is on a pole in the yard.

Veterans Stand Down, Camp Centurion Steps Up

05/13/2024
The Camp Centurion transitional shelter in Gaston County. Wednesday, May 8 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By:...
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A person stands next to informational posters at a presentation for Piedmont Lithium, pointing towards a map showing the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt. They are holding rolled-up papers.

Piedmont Lithium Officially Obtains Mining Permit

05/08/2024
By: WNN Staff Erin Sander, vice president of corporate communications and investor relations, giving a presentation to...
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Cinco De Mayo to Mother’s Day: May Events in Gaston County

05/04/2024
Ladies' Night Out Treat the women in your life to a fun night with the Stowe Family...
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Two men in formal attire pose for portraits. Both wear suits with ties; one in a blue suit with a red tie, the other in a black suit with a red tie. Flags are visible in the background.

Four Officers Fatally Shot in Charlotte, N.C., Altercation

04/30/2024
By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network  CHARLOTTE, NC (WNN) - Eight law enforcement officers were shot...
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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...
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Three people in a room observe a display on Piedmont Lithium's operations. One person gesturing towards the display, with multiple posters on a table and a company banner on the wall.

Piedmont Lithium Receives Mining Permit Approval

04/15/2024
Monique Parker, Erin Sanders and Emily Winter, from Piedmont Lithium, at the Piedmont Lithium Exploration office outside...
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Three men stand together outdoors; one holds a hammer and wears a purple hard hat, posed in front of a wooded area with caution tape in the background.

Purple Heart Homes and Partners Save Vet From Unsafe Living

03/29/2024
David Glasscock (left), Donald Surratt (middle) and Lamar Austin (right) standing in front of Surratt's home before...
Cheery-Ville Column / News Articles / People /
Two people engage in a conversation outdoors. The man on the left wears glasses and a dark shirt, while the woman on the right, with her hair in a ponytail and a dark cap, also wears a dark shirt. Trees are in the background.

Bearded Villains Help a Local Hero: Life for a Disabled Veteran

03/21/2024
Glenn Hutchings having a discussion on his deck. Saturday, March 16, 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By:...
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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

03/19/2024
The sign in front of the Cherryville Family YMCA building. Thursday, February 29, 2024, by Grace Smith...
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A map showing a route from Greenville, South Carolina to Lincolnton, North Carolina, passing through several towns and landmarks in North and South Carolina.

Duke University Investigates Water Quality in N.C. Lithium Belt

03/14/2024
By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network WESTERN PIEDMONT, NC (WNN) - Amidst the revival of the...
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