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Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cherryville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025. Council members addressed a busy agenda, making important decisions on future development …
Lincolnton, NC (WNN)— A series of slow-moving thunderstorms brought severe rain to Lincolnton, North Carolina on Wednesday, July 9th. This caused flash flooding that disrupted traffic and …
Cherryville, NC (WNN)— On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Cherryville City Council convened for its regular work session. During this session, the council approved several year-end budget …
Gaston County, NC (WNN)— A severe week awaits North Carolina as a dangerous heat wave moves into the state. Temperatures are expected to rise significantly, and the high humidity will make it feel …
Washington, DC (WNN)— A “full and absolute ceasefire” that President Donald Trump independently declared between Israel and Iran fell apart …
Washington, DC (WNN) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday, May 18th, …
Vatican City (WNN)- For the first time in its 2,000-year history, the Catholic Church has elected an American Citizen, Cardinal Robert Provost, as its new Pope. This historic moment took place on May …
Lake Lure, NC (WNN)- Lake Lure, NC, has been a vacation and weekend tourist destination for just shy of a century. Locals in this small town of around 1400 depend on the number of visitors each year …
United States, (WNN)—On Thursday, June 26, 2025, around 12:25 pm EDT, witnesses in six southeastern states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, …
Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)—On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, downtown Spruce Pine, NC was full of UFO fans, curious visitors, and locals for the 4th Annual Spruce Pine Alien Festival. The festival, held …
Letter to the Editor by: Harriette G. Gilbert As a retired Band Director with 30+ years experience teaching Band in Gaston County Schools, I am the individual who started the Band …
North Carolina Senator Norm Sanderson In a day when the usual defenders of freedom of speech, press freedom, and open government rights have less available to wage public policy battles for first …
Christmas tree farm politics is a real thing in Western North Carolina this holiday season. It shouldn’t be. By Stevie Brooks (Beacon Media) Christmas trees growing on a hillside outside Boone, …
Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The City of Cherryville held its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. This year's festivities, which included a fireworks display, were moved …
Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- The community of Downtown Spruce Pine is getting ready for their annual Alien Festival happening on Saturday June 14th. It will be a day filled with otherworldly fun and …
