Hendersonville, NC (WNN) - Though this late summer still brings the heat, downtown Hendersonville celebrated its 80th annual Apple Festival over Labor Day weekend, September 4–7, 2026.

North Carolina (WNN) - Foothills Conservancy of NC may not be a name you’ve heard, but it is likely you’ve seen its 30 years of effort firsthand. 

Boone, NC (WNN) - What seemed like a regular graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, turned into a special moment for country music fans. Former Appalachian State University student and country …

North Carolina (WNN) - It is no surprise that a burn ban has been in place, as it has been in effect since late March 2026. Despite the ban, today has seen a local ramp-up in large fires with several …

Western, NC (WNN)-  A Cherryville native and her husband are demonstrating the meaning of "it's better to give than receive" by donating time, resources, and themselves to bring Christmas joy to …

Boone, NC (WNN) - Fourteen years ago, you could've found them sitting with their instruments in a dorm room at App State, or maybe playing a bar show somewhere like the Black Cat. Now they need a …

Swannanoa, NC (WNN)—One year after Hurricane Helene, Swannanoa, NC, is still feeling the storm’s impact. This short documentary looks back at when the flooded Swannanoa River rose on September …

North Carolina, (WNN)- Just a year ago, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard. Many communities are still feeling the impact. It landed near Perry, Florida, on September 26, 2024, and then moved …

Blowing Rock, NC (WNN)—The Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock, NC, has been slowly dismantled over the past few months to resurrect a more up-to-date facility. The iconic hotel, built in the 1880s and first opened in 1891, has been a staple structure of the Blowing Rock area.

Cornelius, NC (WNN) - Operation Helo has stepped in to fill the voids left in emergency relief efforts. When a natural disaster strikes, time is of the essence for search and rescue operations. …

Poplar, NC (WNN) - An illegal mining operation was discovered and shut down in Poplar, North Carolina. Horizon 30 LLC began its mining activities off NC 197 along the banks of the Nolichucky River in …

Pigeon River Gorge, NC (WNN)— A nice leisurely drive through scenic mountains can be enjoyable, unless it is a major artery connecting Tennessee and North Carolina, and traffic is at a …

Asheville, NC (WNN) -   A devastating hurricane and an American Legion baseball team are rarely mentioned in the same conversation.  When one talks about Western North Carolina, that …

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 …

Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)—Five years ago, Mabel Benjamin, owner and founder of Rocks and Things, a local store in Downtown Spruce Pine, witnessed something out of the ordinary. She and her husband, …

By Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Greenback, TN (WNN) - Are the upstairs neighbors rolling marbles across the floor? Sounds as if a small dog is now running across their floor. Wait! Why does that …

Black Mountain, NC (WNN)— NASCAR legend Greg Biffle returned to the skies over Black Mountain, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 19th. This time with a mission far different from the emergency …

Western NC (WNN)— Wildfires have swept through nearly 15,000 acres across North and South Carolina, prompting states of emergency, mandatory evacuations, and important firefighting efforts. The …