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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....
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Cherryville’s Coach Pruitt Retires Leaving the Four F’s Legacy

YouTube Iframe Player By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - Faith,...
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Taxi Service Combats Walkability Issues in Cherryville

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

The seal for the Gaston County Police Department. Image retrieved from the Gaston County Police...
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Which Restaurant Has the Best Lotta Burger?

By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) - The City of Cherryville...
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...
A group of people standing outside the Patrick Oโ€™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

Edward "Butch" Boyd depicted in a banner of recognition. This banner was displayed around the...
A church with a large white wall and a sign that says " in god we trust ".

City Council Nominates Historical Board; Other Topics Discussed

The Cherryville City Council bench. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, by Mason Beam (WNN). By: Grace...
Street view of the entrance to a store with a wooden door and large windows displaying the name "Piedmont." Reflections of cars and buildings are visible in the glass.

Piedmont Lithium’s Plan of Action: Navigating Market Struggles

The storefront of Piedmont Lithium's exploratory office in Cherryville, NC. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, by...
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Gaston County Police Officer Involved in Fatal Crash

By: Grace Smith - Wise News Network BESSEMER CITY, NC (WNN) - Gaston County Police...
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Advice for Future Reporters: Michael Powell Retires His News Cap

Michael Powell, the retired editor for the Cherryville Eagle news paper, shaking Mayor H.L. Beam's...
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Centurion Concepts: Empowering Communities Through Gun Safety

Scott Norton (left) and Steven Norton (right) standing together at a shooting range in Shelby,...