Raleigh Road Railroad Crossing To Close July 27 For Maintenance
BENSON, N.C. — Motorists who travel Raleigh Road just off U.S. 301 near Benson should plan for detours as a railroad crossing will temporarily close for maintenance. The railroad crossing on Raleigh Road is scheduled to close at 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, and is expected to reopen by noon on Thursday, July 30, accordin
Terry Sanford golf team wins national championship at PGA High School Golf National Invitational...
For generations, golf has been synonymous with the business world. While major deals aren't made simply because two people share a tee time, the golf course has long been recognized as one of the best environments for building the relationships that often lead to future opportunities. Cumberland County Schools is...
Students Convene to Hammer Out AI Bill of Rights for Schools
BOSTON — Tatiyana Reaves got into trouble recently for writing a one-syllable word — and not the one you’d think. Taking a computer class at her Fayetteville, N.C., high school, she handed in a paper with the offending word: whilst. “[The teacher] called me over, and she was like, ‘I don’t want to see you […]
Bishop Kenneth Monroe Highway dedicated in Red Springs
RED SPRINGS — As motorists enter Red Springs on Highway 211, either from the north or the east, they’ll be reminded of the legacy of Bishop Kenneth Monroe. On his 75th birthday, that legacy was at the forefront as local officials and his fellow clergy honored Monroe with the dedication of the Bishop Kenneth Monroe High
Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopt fiscal year 2026-2027 budget
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget during the Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The budget operates from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. During the July 14, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board approved amending the budget ordinance following Governor.
Gray’s Creek Residents Split on Proposal to Form New Town in Cumberland County
A petition to make Gray's Creek its own town has split this Cumberland County area. Some want local control over growth. Others? They don't see why they need another government layer or more taxes. Dr. Robert Twaddell started the push for incorporation months back, but he paused gathering signatures after people pushed
City of Fayetteville’s Homebuying HERO Program opens more doors to homeownership with revised guidelines
The City of Fayetteville is investing in more opportunities for residents to achieve homeownership with updated guidelines and renewed funding for its Homebuying HERO (Homebuyer Education and Readiness Opportunity) Program. As the City's flagship down payment assistance program, Homebuying HERO helps income-qualified h
Fayetteville man charged in Greensboro hit-and-run involving pedestrian
Greensboro Police arrested a Fayetteville driver involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian.
Fort Bragg welcomes Colonel Luke Wittmer as new Garrison Commander
Fort Bragg is under new leadership following a traditional change of command ceremony on Friday.
Cumberland County to host Community Input Sessions on proposed data center ordinance
Cumberland County will host two community input sessions as part of the development of a proposed data center ordinance. The sessions are designed to provide information about the ordinance development process, answer questions and gather public input before a draft ordinance is developed. No ordinance has been adopted

















