Ronna Rowe Garrett elected chair of the Fayetteville PWC Board of Commissioners
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) announces the election of Ronna Rowe Garrett as Chair of the PWC Board of Commissioners for the 2026-2027 term. Garrett was voted Chair during the Board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. Garrett was appointed to the PWC Board of Commissioners by...
Bulldogs, Tornadoes set for 2nd round
WILSON — It has been an up-and-down season for the 11th-seeded St. Pauls football team as they’ve battled injuries throughout the
Locks changed at Red Springs Fire Department after longtime chief ‘relieved of duties’
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C (WPDE) — The locks at the Red Springs Fire Department have been changed following the removal of longtime Fire Chief John Ammons, according to Red Springs Town Manager Shanelle Harris. Ammons served as fire chief for 11 years, and several community members say they are upset...
Scott Mason, WRAL’s former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture
Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe,
Bikes stolen from Mama Moses’ Christmas toy giveaway. ‘I forgive him,’ she says.
It knocked the breath out of Melanie Stewart, better known as “Mama Moses,” when she discovered a thief had taken four kids’ bikes off the front porch of her Harnett County charity, stealing presents away from her massive, annual Christmas toy giveaway. But it cracked her heart even deeper when she learned the man Lillington police charged with the crime had been a regular at Underground Railroad, her community outreach for the poor, and had accepted food, clothing and “everything he had on.” Bu
United Way of Moore County seeks grant applicants
Each year, United Way of Moore County seeks to attract the highest-quality service providers as potential grant recipients to ensure the most effective pool of programs and services for the community, and is now beginning the process of considering partners. The organization aims to identify and prioritize human needs in...
Petersburg man arrested in North Carolina after GRTC bus driver stabbed
The suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing of a GRTC bus driver earlier this month was arrested in North Carolina on Sunday.
Fayetteville Man Sentenced to 17+ Years for Federal Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficking
A federal judge has sentenced Donquel Caron McEachern, 36, of Fayetteville, to more than 17 years in prison. He sold fentanyl and cocaine in Cumberland County, according to court records and federal prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the sentence in a press release.
QDOBA plans third location in Hope Mills
A new QDOBA location is coming soon to the people of Hope Mills, with signage already up for the brand's third location at 7483 Rockfish Road. The new location is the latest addition to the new Rockfish Village shopping center, which debuted with the opening of the area’s second Publix location on Oct. 21.
Suspect in stabbing of GRTC bus driver arrested in North Carolina
A suspect wanted in relation to the stabbing of a Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus driver was arrested in North Carolina on Sunday.
