Fayetteville NC

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A heartbreaking homecoming unfolded Monday afternoon as the remains of a fallen Fort Bragg soldier returned to Fayetteville. Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton’s remains arrived at Fayetteville Regional Airport from Dover Air Force Base on a charter jet. His wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, was

Michael “Chez” Cheslock has reason to celebrate. On July 25, it marked one year since his food truck, TAPS Creamery, hit the streets. A veteran of the U.S Army, Chez experienced the ups and downs that come with starting a business. It wasn’t something he didn’t anticipate.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Blood Connection assumed operations of the Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center over the weekend, the nonprofit said. On Saturday, according to the nonprofit, operations transitioned from Cape Fear Valley Health to The Blood Connection, which renamed the center as the Fayetteville Communi

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted July 20 to allocate up to $510 million to the Board of Education, according to a press release from the county. New buildings are coming. Campus upgrades, too. Funds will construct a new E.E. Smith High School, rebuild J.W. Coon Elementary, and tackle maintenance work

Thirsty Gamers Cafe is celebrating its soft opening today, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new business, introduced by the owners of The Sweet Palette and located in the adjoining unit, will welcome customers for the first time with a limited drink menu and pastries available. The...

KS Bank will open its second Harnett County branch in Lillington on Aug. 10, with a grand opening celebration set for Aug. 13.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Fayetteville man is facing federal charges in connection with a COVID-19 scheme that led to the theft of nearly $1 million, the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina said Monday. According to federal prosecutors, 50-year-old Ronald Ray...

Army Road in Hoke County will shut down for two months beginning Aug. 3 at 7 a.m. The N.C. Department of Transportation contractors plan to close a stretch near N.C. 211 while they construct the eastbound lane and revamp the intersection, according to a release. This closure is tied to the N.C. Highway 211 widening wor

Fayetteville State University has introduced virtual reality and artificial intelligence-assisted training into its Master of Social Work program as of spring 2026. According to the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, FSU became the first school in North Carolina to use the Virtual Social Work Trainer, developed by

DUNN, N.C. — A local business is once again asking the community to help change someone’s life by nominating a deserving individual to receive a free vehicle. Johnson’s Transmission and Auto Service has announced the return of Cam’s Cars, an annual program that surprises a resident with a vehicle at no cost.