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Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As the summer comes to an end, Wise News Network is gearing up for the North Carolina Press Association's Annual Convention, which will be held in Raleigh on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
WNN has been selected for 12 awards for its coverage during the 2025-2026 year, which includes selected publications between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
Members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association judged all entries, and WNN will be recognized in the 2026 News, Editorial, Photojournalism & Advertising Contest for the following:
Rusty Wise, owner of Wise News Network, stated, "I'm so proud of our entire WNN team for their professionalism and dedication to bring real news from our local area and eventually the world. It's nice to see our media peers recognize and appreciate what we are doing. We are changing the media landscape".
Award placements, including first, second, and third place, will be announced during the North Carolina Press Association's annual awards banquet.
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