Gaston County, NC (WNN) - The Gaston County Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 21, 2026. The majority of the meeting went over the Academic Growth Metrics released from the …

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - While the seat for the Riverbend Township only has one candidate on the ballot, a challenger stepped up after deciding he didn’t want to see this political race go …

Cary, NC (WNN) - Wise News Network attended the 2026 North Carolina Press Association Convention in Cary, North Carolina, where it received 12 awards. The 123rd Annual NCPA Convention was held at the …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Wise News Network, headquartered in Cherryville, North Carolina, will once again be conducting political interviews for the 2026 November Election.  This informal …

Gastonia, NC (September 4, 2026) Gastonia Sister Cities is now accepting applications for the 2027 Sister Cities Exchange Program and will hold its annual interest meeting on Monday, September 14, …

Bessemer City, NC (WNN) - On August 29, 2026, a benefit rodeo was held at Price’s Arena off of Highway 274 for Turner Morris.

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - Gaston County's first Board of Education meeting for the 2026-2027 school year was held on August 17, 2026. The meeting included several updates.

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - On August 11, 2026, Gaston County held its work session for the month. It opened with several proclamations and certificates of appreciation. The board recognized the 250 …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) -  For more events like these, head to our events calendar  here  and check them out for yourself! If you would like for your event to be featured every Friday on …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - For more events like these, head to our events calendar  here  and check them out for yourself! If you would like for your event to be featured every Friday on the …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Strong thunderstorms continue to move across North Carolina, bringing flooding, downed trees, and hazardous driving conditions to several communities. While Gaston County has …

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - As the workweek comes to a close, WNN has gathered some pretty exciting events to help you unwind or stay busy for the weekend. Here are some events taking place in your …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A federal jury in Charlotte returned a guilty verdict today against Marvin Qualls, 42, of Spencer, N.C., for sex trafficking a 16-year-old female victim, announced Russ Ferguson, …

Charlotte, NC (WNN) -  Former NASCAR Champion Ned Jarrett has passed away at the age of 93.  NASCAR released news of the 2-time Champion on Friday afternoon.  Per the family, Jarrett …

Charlotte, NC (WNN) - For all maritime history lovers, the Titanic Experience, called Titanic Echoes From The Past, opened in Charlotte on May 15th, 2026, and runs through the summer until September …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The City of Cherryville held its regular work session. The meeting was held by Mayor Pro Tem Janice Hovis, with Mayor Wade Stroupe and Councilmember Jill Puett unable to …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - After traveling to the Grand Ole Opry, Colin Ray has returned to Linconton to show his students what can be achieved when you keep on going. As a native of Western, NC, Ray …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Cherryville Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure barn fire at 7:45 a.m. Firefighters from Waco, Cherryville, …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The following notice was released by the City of Cherryville on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, regarding a wastewater overflow that occurred at the Cherryville Wastewater …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Bye weeks and rainy weather reduced the number of Ironmen athletic events on this week's schedule. Ironmen football had a bye week, both cross-country teams were scheduled …

Raleigh, NC - The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will hold a public hearing on Oct. 13 to receive public comments on a draft air quality permit for Carolina …

Dallas, NC - October is here, and so are the wildly popular Friday night Haunted Ghost Tours on the Court Square in Dallas. Have you ever smelled the stench of the Red Eyed Devil (yuck!) or …

GASTONIA, N.C. --  After recent media coverage of five abandoned puppies in a Gaston County neighborhood, there have been some concerns about the current animal owner surrender process. …

BELMONT, N.C. (August 17, 2026)  – Gaston College’s Kimbrell Campus will serve as the headquarters of FutureTEX, a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on strengthening America’s …

Gastonia, N.C. (WNN) - The Gaston County Board of Commissioners approved a one-time $5 million allocation for Gaston County Schools during a special meeting held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Gaston …

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - Ashbrook High School is mourning the loss of one of its students this Monday morning. On Sunday, September 27, Ashbrook High School shared a statement on its Facebook page: …

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - After years of planning and preparation, the Schiele Museum of Natural History, located at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia, has officially opened its newest major exhibit, the …

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - The Gaston County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on September 22, 2026, at the Gaston County Courthouse. During this meeting, they covered zoning map changes, the …

Gastonia, NC (September 21, 2026) The City of Gastonia is inviting residents to get involved in the rewrite of its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) by applying to serve on the project’s Steering …

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - The NAACP Gastonia Branch #5394-B hosted The People's Candidate Forum on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 800 West Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC.  The event consisted of 15 …

Vale, NC (WNN) - Nestled in the North Carolina countryside, one man has decided to show his patriotism to all who pass.  The homeowner decided to represent the United States 250th in the largest …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The week ending June 6, 2026, saw two big upsets in American Legion Baseball in NC Area IV: one in the senior division and one in the junior division.

Dublin, Ohio (WNN) - J.T. Poston (James Tyree), a 2011 graduate from Hickory High School in Hickory, North Carolina, won the PGA Memorial Golf Tournament today, June 7th, 2026.  The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - A low dense fog advisory warning is in affect until 10 am (extended from 9am) January 6th, 2026 for the NC Piedmont area. Drivers should use extreme caution as visibility could be a half mile or …

Hickory, NC (WNN)—  North Carolina residents will soon savor a taste of Texas as Whataburger has officially begun construction on its first restaurant in the state. The expansion marks a …

Kings Mountain, NC (WNN) - On July 25, 2026, at approximately 6:33 p.m., Kings Mountain Police Department, along with Kings Mountain Fire Department and Gaston County EMS, responded to a 911 call …

Cleveland County, NC (WNN) - On Monday, July 6, 2026, Paramedic Ashley Moore lost her life while treating a patient in an ambulance on Highway 74.

North Carolina (WNN) - Most American Legion North Carolina Area IV baseball teams experienced delays in beginning their 2026 seasons due to so many high school teams from Western-Central NC being in …

Kings Mountain (WNN) - After just seven months in the role, Water Resources Director William Nash has resigned as the city continues to navigate the ongoing water crisis. At last month's water …

Gaston County (WNN) - What do the Gaston County Schools' multiple hiring freezes, the potential dissolution of W.B. Beam Intermediate, and the loss of 83 total positions across the system so far have …

As per the press release below, one man was shot and fatally wounded after an altercation broke out in the early morning on August 23rd. As of August 25, 2026, the victim's identity has not been released.

Lincolnton, NC (August 8, 2026)  – On August 4, the first cohort of the Lincoln County Health Academy participated in a graduation and pinning ceremony, marking a significant milestone as the …

Charlotte, NC [July 30, 2026]  –   NC MedAssist will bring its Mobile Free Pharmacy to Lincoln County on August 21 offering free over-the-counter medicine to individuals in need. …

Lincolnton, NC (WNN) - In the late evening hours of July 20, 2026, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 2100 block of Laboratory …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - From the rolling Appalachian Mountains to the Hollywood Hills, local filmmakers are preparing to travel to the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California, for the premiere …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - With fall festivities taking place throughout October, Wise News Network is kicking off a new weekly series leading up to Halloween on October 31 . “ Hoots & Haunts” will …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - On Saturday, September 19, 2026, community members gathered for an unveiling ceremony honoring the individuals buried in unmarked graves at Shelby's historic Old Cemetery, located …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - With traffic lined down the road and reports of much of the same throughout the past couple of days, Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened in Shelby, NC.

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The Ironmen reached the midway point of the season with a 3-2 record heading into their bye week, after a 48-13 loss to the reigning NC State 3A Champion Golden Lions of …

Shelby, NC (WNN) - A Case Farms grain truck overturned Wednesday morning on Highway 150 heading west, causing delays in the first section of the roundabouts. The driver was unharmed, according …