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
I-95 northbound ramps at Exit 33 temporarily closed
ST. PAULS — The northbound on and off ramps at exit 33 on Interstate 95 in St. Pauls will be closed for about the next two weeks, the N.C. Department of Transportation says. The ramps are expected to be closed through approximately Aug. 27, according to Gabe Shoffner, an engineer with NCDOT overseeing the stretch from
Arrest made in July 4 Pembroke homicide
PEMBROKE — An arrest was made Friday in connection with the homicide of Jaleel Sinclair, which occurred in the early morning hours of July 4 in Pembroke during the Lumbee Homecoming celebration, the Pembroke Police Department announced. Dakota Oxendine, of Hoke County, was arrested at approximately 2 p.m. Friday...
Women’s Health Summit: Elevating Maternal, Infant and General Care Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.
Maternal, infant and general care providers, stakeholders and the general public are invited to attend the Women’s Health Summit: Elevating Maternal, Infant and General Care, on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cumberland County Department of Social Services (DSS). Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Vice
Man charged with selling opium after search at Cumberland County home, sheriff says
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Fayetteville man is facing multiple felonies after a search at his home Thursday uncovered several drugs, the sheriff’s office said. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant in the 3100 block of Ashboro Street and found 10.60 grams of oxycodon
3 more arrests made in 601 Bar homicide case in Dunn, police announce
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — More arrests have been made in connection with a deadly shooting at a Dunn bar that officials say already had a rocky past. According to the Dunn Police Department, a search of a home on East Jay Street in Coats saw two people arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of Jarvis Elliott, of Erw
Chuy’s Tex-Mex Grill Finds Its Fayetteville Home at Cross Creek Mall
Chuy’s Tex-Mex Grill will take over the former Bahama Breeze restaurant at 570 Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville, with the new location expected to open in late September. FayToday News first reported the upcoming conversion on Instagram, and a Chuy’s representative has now confirmed the plans to WhatNow Charlotte.
Marion County soldier remembered by family, friends after fatal motorcycle crash in North Carolina
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Marion County native who served in the United States Army and lost his life last month after his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck in North Carolina. Specialist Omarion R. Nesmith, 23, died in a fatal crash near Fort Bragg on July...
Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates begins in NC this week
The Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates returns to North and South Carolina this week, officials said.

















