Man disappears on road trip to NC in 2016
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A young man disappeared on a road trip to North Carolina, and nearly ten years later his family is still looking for his body. Christopher “Cole” Thomas was 22-years-old, and originally from Florida. He graduated at the top of his class, and was studying at the University of Florida when he decid
Heat advisory for fifth day this week in central NC; index temps could hit...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a heat advisory for the fifth day this week for areas of central North Carolina. By mid-afternoon Saturday the advisory was also expanded into Durham, Chatham and Wake counties for a new heat advisory on Sunday. Earlier advisories...
Search for Timmy Jacobs continues as investigators use divers, cadaver K9
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Investigators are continuing an extensive search for Timmy Jacobs, a 42-year-old Parkton man who has been missing for more than two weeks, according to Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins. Wilkins said investigators have searched a pond near the Hoke County residence where Jacobs was...
Fort Bragg Wellness Resource Fair connects community with support resources
Fort Bragg community members connected with resources supporting their mental, emotional and physical well-being during the Employee Assistance Program Wellness Resource Fair Aug. 14 at the Soldier Support Center. The fair brought Fort Bragg organizations and community partners together in one location, giving Departme
CommWell Health holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Coats Community Health Center
CommWell Health celebrated the beginning of construction for its newest multi-specialty health center facility in Coats, N.C., with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 14. “50 years ago, CommWell Health started as a small night clinic, three county health departments trying to figure out how to take care of a community t
Fayetteville recreation center’s new therapeutic garden for people with disabilities
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — At the Dorothy Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center, participants are getting their hands dirty and growing something bigger than vegetables. The center recently launched a therapeutic raised garden bed program designed to teach people with disabilities how to grow fruits and vegetables while
100 kids get free bikes, helmets thanks to Whitley Law Firm
Some children in need had a special afternoon on Friday, taking home free brand-new bikes and helmets.
Pickup Overturns In Fatal N.C. 242 Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Dunn man was killed and a passenger seriously injured in an early-morning crash Saturday on N.C. 242 in southern Johnston County. The N.C. State Highway Patrol responded around 4:17 a.m. to the 6000 block of N.C. 242 South. Troopers said a Dodge Ram was traveling...
Harnett County high school students learn and earn at 2026 Construction Academy
It was a summer of hands on learning and earning in the construction industry for high school students from across Harnett and Lee Counties. "I just like being out there and being able to get involved in something that was making a difference," said Hunter Gonia, who graduated from Southern Lee High School in May.
Let the Good Times Be-gin at Seaboard Freight Speakeasy
The secret is out: Seaboard Freight, a jazz speakeasy located in Southern Pines’ old freight depot, is currently in its soft opening phases. Staying true to the speakeasy formula, owner Kevin Drum was specific with his designs from the closed doors to the inconspicuous signage. He wanted the place to feel like stepping

















