Washington, DC (WNN)—  On the night of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk …

Washington, DC (WNN) — Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term on January 20th, 2025. He then immediately signed 47 presidential actions to fulfill promises made in his inaugural …

Washington, DC (WNN)— On Friday, January 17th, 2025, The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the United States, dealing a significant blow to the popular …

Gaston County, NC (WNN)— A motor vehicle accident with injuries and reports of one fatality happened Sunday night, January 12th, on N.C. Highway 279 near Bessemer City, at the intersection of …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— A winter storm that began in the afternoon on January 10th, 2025 brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Cherryville area, quickly creating hazardous …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Cherryville, is grappling with freezing temperatures as a winter storm sweeps through the area. WNN Owner and Founder Rusty Wise used a thermal gun earlier today Friday, …

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 of Cherryville responded by …

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 …

Gaston County (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 …

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 office …

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 …

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 shut down. In less than …

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 at the …

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 …

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 with breathtaking views that …

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 Johnson City, which overlap …

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 …

DT's Blue Ridge Java after the flooding from the North Toe River receded. Submitted by: Taylor Trabold Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- DT's Blue Ridge Java, a 20-year staple of the Spruce Pine community, was …

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 …

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 recovery efforts. …