In-Depth News Coverage

The contestants on stage during Scaryville's costume contest.

Scaryville Brings Food, Family, Fun & Costumes to Local Community

10/29/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- On Friday, October 18th, Cherryville transformed...

Destruction after Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene: An Unfortunate Perfect Storm For Appalachia

10/28/2024

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Appalachia, USA (WNN) - Throughout history, many remnants...

The Greg O'Hara cabin before damages caused by Hurricane Helene.

Greg O’Hara and Hurricane Helene in Taylor Valley Virginia

10/27/2024

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Taylor Valley, VA (WNN) - In May 2024,...

The Virginia Creeper Trail Trestle 18 before Helene.

The Virginia Creeper Trail Suffers Damage After Hurricane Helene

10/26/2024

By Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Damascus, VA (WNN) - Damascus, Virginia, is a...

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

10/25/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Nearly three weeks after Hurricane...

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

10/24/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network DT's Blue Ridge Java after the flooding from...

The destruction caused at Riverside Park by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA and Local Volunteers Unite for Mitchell County Recovery Efforts

10/23/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane...

A shot of the whole Tractor, Food, and Farm building and pantry.

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

10/22/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of...

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

10/21/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane...

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

10/18/2024

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As the fall season kicks off, Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties...

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam

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

10/16/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey - Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) – Cherryville City Council held...

A stock image of an American Flag.

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

10/16/2024

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Gaston County, NC (WNN)- Starting this Thursday, October 17th,...