Benson Announces Memorial Service Arrangements For Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley
BENSON, N.C. — The Town of Benson has announced memorial service arrangements to honor Commissioner Maxine Peacock Holley, who died Saturday, July 11, following a courageous battle with cancer. Holley served as a Commissioner At-Large and was most recently re-elected to the Benson Board of Commissioners in November 202
Rooted in relaxation: How BLVD Kava Lounge is building community in Fayetteville
Kava is a traditional South Pacific drink made from the root of the kava plant, which is steeped in water and squeezed to release kavalactones, compounds known for their calming, anxiety-relieving effects. At the newly opened BLVD Kava Lounge, guests can try the classic, earthy-tasting hand-squeezed version or opt for
Army checks video, interviews witnesses with Fort Bragg soldier now missing 2+ weeks
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WNCN) — U.S. Army officials say they are interviewing witnesses and checking areas following the disappearance of a Fort Bragg soldier to “bring him home safely.” Spc. Sayveon Anderson, an active-duty soldier assigned to Fort Bragg, has been missing since June 29, according to his family and Fort Brag
New 7 Eleven Takes Shape Near I-295 in Fayetteville
A new 7 Eleven is taking shape near the Pembroke Lane roundabout off Wade and Eastover, just east of Interstate 95 in Fayetteville, according to a recent update from FayTodayNews on Instagram. The location is expected to serve commuters, truck drivers, military families and other travelers using both I-95 and I-295.
Willow Spring Driver Killed After SUV Hits Tree On Rural Harnett Road
A Willow Spring man died Sunday after the sport-utility vehicle he was driving ran off the road and struck a tree in western Harnett County, authorities said. The single-vehicle crash happened on Christian Light Road near Rollins Road outside Fuquay-Varina, and troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol resp
Five Below Expanding Again With New Cross Creek Mall Store in Fayetteville
Five Below is continuing its expansion in Fayetteville, with plans to open a new store at 419 Cross Creek Mall, according to a recent Instagram post from FayToday News. The new location is expected to open between JCPenney and Main Event inside the shopping center. According to FayToday News, the...
2026 HBCU Sports Awards: Howard, Fayetteville State lead all nominees with 20, 19
HBCU Sports announced its nominees for the 2026 HBCU Sports Awards on Tuesday. The program features 46 categories honoring individual, team, and administrative achievements across the entire HBCU athletics landscape. Howard University leads all schools with 20 nominations. Fayetteville State and Jackson State also post
This Hole-In-The-Wall Fayetteville Diner Is Quietly Serving The City’s BEST Burger, No Cap
4011 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Ste 100, Fayetteville, NC 28303. Open Mon–Sat 11 AM–3 PM (Closed Sun) Tucked into a small shopping plaza behind a hotel on Sycamore Dairy Road, Will’s Grill has been quietly serving some of Fayetteville’s best burgers since 2009, without needing much more than word of mouth to keep tables full.
Fayetteville non-profit set to build tiny home village for homeless vets
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — After three years of planning, a Fayetteville-area non-profit is set to start construction on Fayetteville’s first tiny home village for homeless veterans. Crews with the Fayetteville Public Works Commission are installing underground utilities at the future site of Inasmuch Village near 531
YMCA Helps Families Prepare for New School Year with After School Care and Back-to-School...
The 2026-2027 school year is just around the corner, and the YMCA of the Sandhills is helping parents and kids in Harnett and Cumberland counties get prepared with quality, affordable after school care and a back-to-school supply drive. Families can learn more about the YMCA’s afterschool programs at the Saleeby...

















