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The Robin Sage training exercise for Special Forces candidates returns to North and South Carolina this week, officials said.

A new initiative is working with 26 Black artists who are giving themselves permission to create something new. Black Artist Forward (BAF) is bringing together a dynamic collection of Black artists from across disciplines for 26:26: 26 Artists & 26 Days of Creativity, a celebration of creativity, connection and artisti

BENSON, N.C. – A search for a driver who fled on foot after a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 95 was called off Thursday afternoon after officers were unable to locate the suspect. The southbound pursuit reportedly reached speeds of around 100 mph before the driver exited I-95 at Exit...

Eastover Town Council sent a letter to Fayetteville officials. They oppose plans for a 300-megawatt hyperscale data center near town. Terra Nexus Ventures, a Charlotte-based private equity real estate company, submitted plans for the site on 180 acres along Custer Avenue, according to the Fayetteville Observer. Lawyers

Southern Pines residents can get a closer look at the town’s new civic home during a public grand-opening celebration Thursday afternoon. The drop-in open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13, at the new Town Hall at 300 Southwest Broad Street. Visitors can tour...

KS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doesn’t plan to stop there. The 102-year-old bank has experienced a surge in growth over the past few years. This growth has included several developments within the GFBJ footprint. In 2023, KS Bank opened a full-service branch in Dunn, N

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (54-52, 22-19) returned to Segra Stadium on Tuesday night against the Fredericksburg Nationals (67-41, 21-21). Charlie Weber was on the mound for Fayetteville against Landon Harmon of Fredericksburg. The game started with a half-hour rain delay. At the top of the first inning, Fredericksbur

AUTRYVILLE — Western Sampson resident Barbara Green fears for the safety of her animals and herself after, she said, bears were sighted around her home on multiple occasions. During a recent interview from her Autryville home last week, Green said she first noticed signs of a bear or bears...

ERWIN, NC — The debate over Flock surveillance cameras is heating up in Harnett County, where residents and law enforcement disagree over how much privacy should be traded for public safety. In Erwin, 11 cameras now watch main entrances and busy intersections, quietly scanning passing vehicles and feeding police...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — In a remarkable achievement, Fayetteville senior Abby Dries has been crowned Miss High School America, earning the prestigious title on July 2 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The talented student from Gray’s Creek High School showcased her poise and dedication, impressing judges and audiences alik