Fayetteville NC

Over the past couple of weeks, the Cape Fear region has seen weekends of ice and snow. This weekend, it's rain. And much-needed rain. The entire state of North Carolina remains locked in a lingering drought. For the first time in years, a small swath of extreme drought has shown up, while the region remains in severe...

Over 44 years, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has had a number of different looks as it celebrates community every year. For this year's festival on April 24-26, another big new look is in order. At a media night event Wednesday in Downtown Fayetteville, Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said the festival...

Tammy Renee Jones was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.

The search for a missing North Carolina man took a surprising turn when he was found dead at a rural cemetery, according to investigators. How he died has not been released, but the case is being handled as a homicide investigation, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said in a Feb. 10 news release. “On Monday,...

My first real taste of championship barbecue came on a Tuesday afternoon in Benson, when I followed smoke signals to a place I’d heard whispers about for months. The Redneck BBQ Lab sits at 12101-B NC-210, Benson, attached to a gas station of all places, but don’t let that fool you for a second.

Neighbors in the community said they were stunned by the violence.

Cumberland County Schools recognized two exceptional contributors this month for their dedication to students, staff and the broader school community. CCS Business Systems Support Analyst Julia Burns received the Extra Mile Award for consistently going 'above and beyond' to support school-based staff and ensure...

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is officially turning back the clock while taking meaningful steps forward for the future of the community as well as the Dogwood Festival. The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival proudly announces that the 44th Annual Festival, taking place April 24–26, 2026, will feature a 90s and early...

Johnston County diners now have a new place to grab breakfast and lunch. The Benson restaurant, at 12524 NC Highway 210 , adds to Triangle locations in Apex, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs and Raleigh. Eggs Up Grill , a South Carolina-based chain, just opened its newest Triangle location in Benson . It...

After months of preparation, Wisco Taco Foxtrot is ready for takeoff! Now open, “WTF,” the Wisconsin‑inspired, aviation-themed taco restaurant, is bringing Midwestern flavors and a relaxed, colorful atmosphere to the Sandhills. Wisco Taco Foxtrot is inspired by owner Jim O’Malley’s Wisconsin roots and his passion for...