Fayetteville police review officers’ actions after fatal crash
A Fayetteville man died early Tuesday, Aug. 4, after crashing into a downtown roundabout shortly after police activated lights and siren behind his vehicle stopped at a green light, officials said. The driver, identified as 43-year-old Jermaine Abdul Bean of Fayetteville, died as a result of the single-vehicle crash th
Goodyear’s Fayetteville closure will eliminate about 1,750 jobs by the end of 2027
A factory closing over more than a year can squeeze a community long before the final shift ends. Goodyear has approved the permanent closure of its Fayetteville, North Carolina, tire plant, a plan that includes roughly 1,750 job reductions and is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2027. The long runwa
Fallen Fort Bragg soldier’s heartbreaking homecoming: Staff Sgt. Michael Swinton returns to Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A heartbreaking homecoming unfolded Monday afternoon as the remains of a fallen Fort Bragg soldier returned to Fayetteville. Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton’s remains arrived at Fayetteville Regional Airport from Dover Air Force Base on a charter jet. His wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, was
TAPS Creamery celebrates first year on road
Michael “Chez” Cheslock has reason to celebrate. On July 25, it marked one year since his food truck, TAPS Creamery, hit the streets. A veteran of the U.S Army, Chez experienced the ups and downs that come with starting a business. It wasn’t something he didn’t anticipate.
The Blood Connection assumes operations of Cape Fear Valley donor center in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Blood Connection assumed operations of the Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center over the weekend, the nonprofit said. On Saturday, according to the nonprofit, operations transitioned from Cape Fear Valley Health to The Blood Connection, which renamed the center as the Fayetteville Communi
Cumberland County Approves $510M for School Projects, Including New Schools
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted July 20 to allocate up to $510 million to the Board of Education, according to a press release from the county. New buildings are coming. Campus upgrades, too. Funds will construct a new E.E. Smith High School, rebuild J.W. Coon Elementary, and tackle maintenance work
Thirsty Gamers Cafe hosts soft opening
Thirsty Gamers Cafe is celebrating its soft opening today, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new business, introduced by the owners of The Sweet Palette and located in the adjoining unit, will welcome customers for the first time with a limited drink menu and pastries available. The...
KS Bank to open second Harnett County branch Aug. 10
KS Bank will open its second Harnett County branch in Lillington on Aug. 10, with a grand opening celebration set for Aug. 13.
Fayetteville man charged with stealing nearly $1M in COVID-19 fraud scheme: Prosecutors
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Fayetteville man is facing federal charges in connection with a COVID-19 scheme that led to the theft of nearly $1 million, the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina said Monday. According to federal prosecutors, 50-year-old Ronald Ray...
Army Road to Close for Two Months in Hoke County for N.C. Highway 211...
Army Road in Hoke County will shut down for two months beginning Aug. 3 at 7 a.m. The N.C. Department of Transportation contractors plan to close a stretch near N.C. 211 while they construct the eastbound lane and revamp the intersection, according to a release. This closure is tied to the N.C. Highway 211 widening wor
