Benson Announces July 3 Independence Day Celebration And Fireworks
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson and Benson Parks and Recreation will celebrate Independence Day with an evening of family fun, entertainment and fireworks on Friday, July 3. This year’s celebration will take place at the Parker Complex, located at 502 S. Elm Street. Festivities begin at...
Helping people stay in treatment starts with the basics
SouthLight Healthcare, an outpatient mental health and substance use treatment provider, launched a Social Determinants of Health team in 2025 to help patients get housing, transportation, food and other resources that affect their ability to stay in treatment. Unmet basic needs, like housing, transportation and food i
Cape Fear riverkeeper questions N.C. impact of Chemours PFAS settlement
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Federal regulators are calling a proposed settlement with chemical company Chemours a landmark agreement, but advocates along the Cape Fear River are questioning how much direct relief North Carolina communities will receive. The settlement involves alleged PFAS pollution from Chemours facilities in
Airborne And Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville North Carolina
The Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is one of the most meaningful military museums in the United States. Located in a city deeply connected to Fort Bragg, now known as Fort Liberty, the museum tells the story of the soldiers who served in airborne and special operations units fro
911 center consolidation gets green light from Cumberland County commissioners
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Cumberland County commissioners unanimously approved an amended resolution Friday morning that would make the county the lead agency of a consolidated 911 communications center, setting up another round of negotiations with the City of Fayetteville just days before a state-imposed deadline.
Head-On Crash With Cement Truck Leaves One Dead, One Critically Injured
BENSON, N.C. — A 49-year-old man died Friday morning following a head-on collision with a cement truck on U.S. 301 just north of Benson, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 7:10 a.m. on U.S. 301 near the Interstate 40 overpass. Troopers said a preliminary...
Fayetteville PWC invites community to Power & Water Conservation Expo on June 26
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) invites the community to attend the upcoming Power & Water Conservation (PWC) Expo on Friday, June 26, 2026. The event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bordeaux Public Library, located at 3711 Village Drive #1530, Fayetteville, NC 28304. The free...
This Fayetteville electrical company has been built brick by brick on customer happiness
In a city known for its rich history and vibrant neighborhoods, a new kind of transformation is taking place. Transform Electric LLC is not just another name in the phone book of service providers; it represents a shift in how electrical services are delivered in the community. Nestled in the neighborhoods of Fayettevi
Man accused of raping 7-year-old child in Ohio
LICKING COUNTY, OH (WTRF) – On June 19, 2026, detectives with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office began investigating allegations that a 7-year-old child had been sexually assaulted. Detectives traveled to Cumberland County, North Carolina as a result of the investigation. On June 23, 2026, officers arrested 26-year-ol
Custom-Built Southern Pines Home Hits the Market
SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Love Pines Realty is proud to announce the listing of 175 Wiregrass Lane, Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387 a thoughtfully designed custom home offering approximately 2,600 square feet of living space, four bedrooms plus a bonus room, and three full bathrooms. With a combination of high end inte

















