RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2026) –The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will wait until November to stock Delayed Harvest Trout Waters . Impacts from an unusually hot summer, coupled with …

RALEIGH, N.C. (September 21, 2026) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) Helene Restoration Division (HRD) is developing its team and beginning to move forward with implementing its …

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 …

Gastonia, NC (September 14, 2026) The City of Gastonia is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to operate a warming center during the 2026-2027 winter season to provide relief for anyone …

Gaston County, NC (September 8, 2026): Gaston County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night outside of Mount Holly.   On September 7, 2026, at …

Gastonia, N.C. – Students in Gaston County Schools are achieving at a higher level with improved overall performance on end-of-grade and end-of-course state tests and more schools meeting or …

Connelly Springs, NC – August 30, 2026 — At approximately 4:40 p.m. today, South Mountains Fire Rescue (SMFR) was dispatched to a reported traumatic fall.   Upon arrival, …

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. …

Catawba County, NC - On August 17, 2026, the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office received a report concerning the alleged assault of a juvenile at a childcare facility near Maiden, NC. The name of this …

(RALEIGH – August 25, 2026)  - On August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the Chatham County Justice Center in Pittsboro, North Carolina, defendant Quinten Kight, appeared before Superior Court …

RALEIGH, N.C. (August 19, 2026)  — The  N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission  (NCWRC) is stressing the importance of implementing proven methods to deter bears from residences, …

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 …

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 …

Cherryville, NC - On August 6, 2026, at approximately 6:02 a.m., the Cherryville Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the area of 1410 E. Church Street in …

Lawndale, NC - On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at approximately 4:26 p.m., deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a firearm being discharged in the area of 211 …

North Carolina (WNN) - The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on September 14, 2026, regarding the 2027-2028 rule changes. There are 9 total proposed changes.

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. …

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 29, 2026)  — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC ) is providing guidance to residents on using electrified wires to exclude bears. Properly installed, …

Gastonia, NC (July 22, 2026) This summer, Gastonia will once again take center stage in American Legion Baseball as Sims Legion Park hosts two major championship tournaments. This marks the first …

It was an unexpected find for biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), U.S. Forest Service and Brown Environmental 13. Earlier this year, while searching the …