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 …

Vatican City (WNN)- Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church, died Monday morning, April 21st, 2025, at the age of 88. He passed away at 7:35 …

Raleigh, NC (WNN) — According to a press release from The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) — Ripple Fiber, a company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on building and delivering high-speed fiber optic internet services, is making significant …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Since 2000, the Association for the Welfare of Animals has been working to improve the lives of animals in Cleveland County and beyond, thanks to the efforts of founder …

Port Elizabeth, South Africa (WNN)- Five days after being abducted at gunpoint from his church in South Africa, Maryville, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan has been rescued. South African media …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— The Cherryville City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14th, 2025. Specifically, this meeting addressed agenda items that included setting public …

Port Elizabeth, South Africa (WNN)- As many in the Christian faith were preparing for Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday, two churches were sent reeling after an unfathomable event, …

Hollywood, CA (WNN)—Every now and then, a movie comes along that captivates a cult following. However, a Minecraft Movie released on April 4th, 2025, already had a head start. Minecraft has a …

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 …

Dallas, NC (WNN)— The history of Tony's Ice Cream was celebrated on Friday, March 7th, at the Gaston County Museum during the opening VIP reception of "The Old Fashioned Way: The Tony’s Ice Cream …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) — The Cherryville High School baseball team used its games this week to raise awareness for organ donation during April's National Donate Life Month and to support a fellow …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— Forty years ago, John Fogerty released a song that has become a staple at baseball games of all levels. Based on his desire to play baseball as a child, Fogerty wrote …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) — John Chavis Middle School will combine its band and chorus programs under a single teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. As of their 2024 winter concert, the band program …

Gastonia, NC (WNN)— On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, community members held a second protest following the violent attack on an Ashbrook High School student. They will continue to voice their …

North Carolina (WNN)- The use of Flock Safety cameras and license plate reading technology is rapidly expanding across several North Carolina counties. Law enforcement agencies in Gaston, Cleveland, …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) — On Friday, April 4th, 2025, multiple agencies, including the FBI and SBI, searched a property in Lincoln County as part of the investigation into Asha Degree's …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)— It has often been said, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Many times, during tragedy or facing seemingly impossible odds, a person will either run to God …

Raleigh, NC (WNN)- According to a press release issued by the N.C. Forest Service, the statewide burn ban has been lifted on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban …

Cherryville, NC (WNN)- Dell Garren, a former retired Cherryville Police officer and former Ranlo Reserve Officer, has been arrested for a third time on stalking charges. Garren was arrested on …