New Collaboration Hopes to Tackle Opioid Epidemic in Southeastern N.C.
When the Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery Resource Center launched in 2021, its leaders aimed to save lives in Robeson County. Since then, the SPARC program housed at UNC Pembroke has partnered with more than 70 nonprofits, police departments, and local government agencies to provide treatment, early inte
Greater Life of Fayetteville holds night of jazz fundraiser
Pull out your most elegant black-tie attire to indulge in an evening of jazz, dancing and cultural cuisine while supporting local youth through fundraising. An Evening With the Arts: A Night of Jazz is hosted by the nonprofit organization Greater Life of Fayetteville and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 6 p.m.
Oktoberfest themed Dogwood Nights takes over downtown
Lasst uns feiern! The cooler weather has finally arrived with perfect timing for the Dogwood Foundation’s Dogwood Nights Series, Oktoberfest edition on Saturday, October 10th. Festivities start at 6 p.m. and wrap up promptly at 9 p.m.. This month’s Dogwood Nights is transforming Downtown Fayetteville into a little slic
Fayetteville, NC, Alleged Food Theft Has Residents Discussing DoorDash and Uber Eats
A discussion in a Fayetteville, North Carolina, community Facebook group has brought attention to a complaint involving a food delivery order and an alleged delivery theft. A post shared by Robinne Adams Smith described an incident involving a person identified as Patricia. According to the post, the customer claimed t
Cape Fear River Watch vows to hold Chemours accountable
A chemical manufacturing company responsible for contaminating the drinking water sources of tens of thousands of North Carolinians is not adequately curbing its releases of PFAS into the environment, a Wilmington-based environmental group says. In a recent notice to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quali
Woman Critically Injured After SUV Flips and Smashes Into North Carolina Home
SUV Crashes Into North Carolina Home Leaving Woman in Critical Condition A woman is in critical condition after her Cadillac […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Pinehurst police investigation leads to two arrests in fraud case
A months-long fraud investigation by the Pinehurst Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. According to a press release from the Village of Pinehurst, on Sept. 28, the Fayetteville Police Department arrested Michael Armour, 48, of Fayetteville, and Mit
Fort Bragg opens new restaurant-style dining facility with healthier options for soldiers
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WNCN) — Fort Bragg soldiers now have a new place to grab a meal, and it looks a lot less like a traditional Army chow hall. The Army officially opened the Rally Point Bistro Tuesday, Fort Bragg’s first campus-style dining venue. The new facility transforms a traditional military dining hall into a res
77th Annual Mule Days Brings Crowds To Benson
BENSON — Large crowds and pleasant weather helped make the 77th annual Benson Mule Days a busy four-day celebration this past weekend. The annual festival ran Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 24-27, with activities held throughout downtown Benson and other areas of town. Mule Days included carnival rides, live music,...
Still rolling: Fayetteville Roller Derby celebrates 20 years
The Oct. 10 Birthday Bash at the Crown Expo Center will feature three bouts showcasing established, youth and new skaters while honoring the friendships and community that have kept the league moving. When I learned I would be interviewing a Fayetteville Roller Derby skater named Claire Lee Psycho, her name...

















