Benson Residents: Special Board of Commissioners Meeting Scheduled for Saturday, October 25
The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be in the downstairs conference room at Benson Town Hall, 303 E. Church Street, Benson, North Carolina.
Cumberland County Planning & Inspections to host Hope Mills area land use plan community...
Cumberland County’s Planning & Inspections Department, in collaboration with the Town of Hope Mills, invites residents to help shape the future of the Town of Hope Mills and its surrounding areas by attending the Hope Mills Area Land Use Plan Community Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from noon to 7 p.m. at...
Cumberland County temporarily pauses new referrals for Homeless Prevention and Stabilization Voucher Pilot Program
Due to an overwhelming community response, Cumberland County Community Development has temporarily paused new referrals for the Homeless Prevention and Stabilization Voucher Pilot Program. During the pause, department staff are working diligently to process existing applications. Residents who have already gone...
Cumberland County Schedules Oct. 24 Special Meeting to Address Federal Shutdown Effects on Local...
On October 24, 2025, at 11 a.m., the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, chaired by Kirk deViere, will hold a special meeting in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The meeting will focus on the effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown on the local community. Municipal leaders and community partners are...
Former Track And Field Athlete Kathy McMillan Leapt 22 Feet in Raeford and No...
Kathy McMillan is a native of Raeford (Hoke County) who set a still-unbeaten national high school long jump record of 22 feet 3 inches in 1976. She, born on November 7, 1957, in Raeford, North Carolina, is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump.
Hounds Town USA Set to Open in Fayetteville
October 23, 2025 // Franchising.com // FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— Tails are wagging in Fayetteville as Hounds Town USA announces its newest location set to open on October 25. The facility will offer doggy daycare, boarding, and spa services to pet owners throughout Northern Fayetteville and surrounding communities. The...
Man arrested after high-speed chase ends in Harnett County
The suspect faces several charges including felony flee and elude.
Fayetteville’s Proud Military Legacy: A Weekend Immersion in America’s History
Fayetteville and Cumberland County, North Carolina, have been at the heart of America’s military story for more than two centuries. From the bold patriots of the Revolutionary era to today’s elite airborne and special operations forces, this community has played a vital role in shaping the nation’s history. For...
Friday Night Rivals: T.C. Roberson vs. Erwin
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Week 10 of Friday Night Rivals kicks off on Oct. 24, 2025, when T.C. Roberson High School takes on Erwin High School. The pre-game show starts at 6:30 p.m. on My40, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be live streamed on WLOS.com,...
NC 81-year-old grandfather won’t be charged after shooting grandson in self-defense: Police
The Johnston County district attorney says no charges are being filed because it was self-defense.

















