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By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network London, UK (WNN) – Whenever you hear the name “Boxing Day,” you might think of the sport. However, this day has little to do with boxing gloves or rings….

Christmas tree farm politics is a real thing in Western North Carolina this holiday season. It shouldn’t be. By Stevie Brooks (Beacon Media) Western, NC (WNN-Beacon Media) – Growing up in Western North Carolina, I…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— You’ve Heard of Elf on the Shelf… But Have You Heard of Snoop on the Stoop? Move over, Elf on the Shelf—there’s a new holiday icon…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Murray and Linda Beam have been named the winners of Wise News Network’s First Annual Cherryville’s Best Christmas Display Contest in Cherryville, NC. Our WNN News Team…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC — On the morning of December 14, 2024, the streets of Cherryville came alive with holiday cheer as the town held its annual Christmas Parade. Despite starting on…

By: Wise News Network Staff Vale, NC (WNN) — On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Vale celebrated the 50th Annual Cat Square Christmas Parade, a beloved tradition that began in 1974 as a small event by…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— On December 11th, 2024, John Chavis Middle School in Cherryville, North Carolina, hosted its Night of the Arts Winter Concert and Gallery. This event brought…

By: Mason Beam – Wise News Network Cherryville NC (WNN) – On December 12th, 2024 a water line was hit by Ripple Fiber while installing fiber optic lines under West Church Street/Highway 150. The City…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN) – The City of Cherryville held its regular city council meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024. Mayor H.L. Beam called the meeting to order, and…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC – It’s time to vote in the inaugural Cherryville’s Best Christmas Display Contest, sponsored by the Wise News Network. The contest began accepting applications on December 3rd, 2024…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- A main water line was accidentally hit Thursday afternoon, December 12th, 2024. The incident happened near the intersection of West Church Street (Highway 150) and Self Street in…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Dell Garren, a former retired Cherryville Police officer, who was previously arrested in October on stalking charges, has once again been taken into custody for similar charges….

By: Wise News Network Staff – Rusty Wise, Mason Beam, Lauren Ramsey Cherryville, NC (WNN) –On Friday, December 6th, 2024, Cherryville’s streets were full of holiday spirit as people gathered for the annual Very Cherry Whoville…

By: Lauren Ramsey Gaston County, NC (WNN) — Firefighters have mostly contained a 650-acre wildfire that ignited on Sunday, December 8, at Crowders Mountain State Park. As of Monday, Gaston County Director of Emergency Management and…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The festive spirit of the holiday season will fill the air in Cherryville on Friday, December 6th, with the much-anticipated Very Cherry-Who-Ville Christmas event. The…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) — The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to shine! We are excited to announce our first annual WNN Christmas Lights Contest! Do you believe…

By: Wise News Network Staff London, UK (WNN)— Elton John revealed on Sunday that he is still unable to see clearly, months after suffering a severe eye infection that left him with limited vision. Speaking…

By: Wise News Network Staff Belmont, NC (WNN)— Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining are joining together to create a new company called MergeCo. They officially agreed to the merger on November 18, 2024, at Piedmont’s…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Cherryville has a charming and historic downtown. However, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Walkability Index shows that Cherryville has a low walkability score, making it harder for…

By: Wise News Network Staff Dallas, TX (WNN) – On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event shocked the nation and the…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network  Asheville, NC (WNN)—The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has provided a positive update on one of the orphaned black bear cubs that gained international attention earlier this…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – In a recent demonstration, Rusty Wise of Mister Sparky provided a hands-on comparison of three popular portable generators, examining their features, noise levels, and value. The…

After the election, I keep thinking back to Frank Porter Graham’s progressive run for U.S. Senate in 1950.  By Jeremy Markovich N.C. Rabbit Hole Like millions of North Carolinians, I have many questions about the…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – A new chapter in Cherryville’s business landscape began on Thursday, Nov. 14, as The Green Leaf Relief opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting…

By: Wise News Network Staff Charlotte, NC (WNN) – Will Cronkrite, a seasoned NASCAR historian and former crew chief, spent decades immersed in motorsports. Throughout his nearly three-decade career, he has not only worked with…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- The McDonald’s, located in Cherryville NC at 1000 E Church St, is inviting customers to check out its newly renovated restaurant, featuring updated kitchen equipment…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- During the regular City Council meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024, Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam and the City Council honored local veterans, discussed ongoing and…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville, NC (WNN) – On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2024, in Cherryville, North Carolina residents gathered to honor and celebrate those who have served in the U.S. military with a parade…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Charlotte, NC (WNN) – The 3rd Annual Dash Series Reunion took place on November 2nd at the Hendrick Motorsports complex in Charlotte, NC. It drew drivers, crews, and…

By: Wise News Network Staff Black Mountain, NC (WNN) – Mister Sparky of Charlotte and Cherryville, NC, delivered thousands of fire and smoke detectors to Black Mountain, NC, on Monday. Hurricane Helene The Black Mountain…

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN) – Former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, emerged victorious in the race for president as voters across the nation made their voices heard in Tuesday’s…

By: Wise News Network Staff Cherryville NC (WNN) – On November 5th, 2024, as Election Day unfolded voter turnout remained steady across various Cherryville precincts, with individuals voicing their concerns and priorities regarding the political…

By: Wise News Network Staff Daylight Saving Time (DST) is when we set our clocks forward by one hour in the spring and set them back by one hour in the fall. The main idea…

Disclaimer: The views and comments expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily those of WNN. D. Richardson, Vale NC, writes: For decades our Country has discussed the need for truth and honesty in…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- On Friday morning, November 1, 2024, Walmart at 2505 Lincolnton Highway, Cherryville, NC, celebrated its grand reopening after an extensive 12-week remodel. The Cherryville Walmart…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in downtown Spruce Pine last month, with water rising 8.5 feet above the streets and forcing many businesses to…

By: Wise News Network Staff Kings Mountain, NC (WNN)- On Wednesday morning, a shooting occurred during an armed robbery involving an armored truck in a parking lot in Kings Mountain. Police responded to a call…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)- On Friday, October 18th, Cherryville transformed into a Halloween wonderland as Scaryville attracted over 7,000 attendees. This annual event featured a variety of spooky attractions, food…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Appalachia, USA (WNN) – Throughout history, many remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms have traveled through Appalachia including the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains, leaving little…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Taylor Valley, VA (WNN) – In May 2024, Knoxville native Greg O’Hara bought a cabin along the Virginia Creeper Trail in Taylor Valley, Virginia. A quiet little area…

By Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Damascus, VA (WNN) – Damascus, Virginia, is a small town in Washington County with a population of 814. It comprises part of the tri-cities area, Bristol, Kingsport, and…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, the mountain town of Spruce Pine faces a decade-long recovery from catastrophic flooding and wind…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- DT’s Blue Ridge Java, a 20-year staple of the Spruce Pine community, was destroyed by sudden flooding, leaving its owners searching for ways to…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Mitchell County has established a comprehensive disaster recovery operation, combining both local volunteer efforts and federal assistance through…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which swept through Western North Carolina, local organizations are stepping up to support the community and help its…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Spruce Pine, NC, is working hard to rebuild its damaged infrastructure and restore essential services. Spruce Pine Mayor Phillip…

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – As the fall season kicks off, Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties in NC have a variety of events lined up for locals and visitors alike. From festivals to outdoor activities, there’s…

By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) –  Cherryville City Council held its monthly meeting, beginning with a prayer from Gina Spiker, the children’s music minister at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Councilman…

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Gaston County, NC (WNN)- Starting this Thursday, October 17th, 2024, voters in Gaston County can take advantage of early voting at several locations across the area. This period runs…

By: Roger Sigmon – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN) – Three weary travelers covered in mud, riding horses as they guide pack mules up the treacherous mud-slicked, debris-filled Appalachian Mountainside. At first glance,…