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Army Road in Hoke County will shut down for two months beginning Aug. 3 at 7 a.m. The N.C. Department of Transportation contractors plan to close a stretch near N.C. 211 while they construct the eastbound lane and revamp the intersection, according to a release. This closure is tied to the N.C. Highway 211 widening wor

Fayetteville State University has introduced virtual reality and artificial intelligence-assisted training into its Master of Social Work program as of spring 2026. According to the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, FSU became the first school in North Carolina to use the Virtual Social Work Trainer, developed by

DUNN, N.C. — A local business is once again asking the community to help change someone’s life by nominating a deserving individual to receive a free vehicle. Johnson’s Transmission and Auto Service has announced the return of Cam’s Cars, an annual program that surprises a resident with a vehicle at no cost.

DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — Two people were killed, and at least two others were injured in a shooting at a Dunn bar early Sunday morning, police said. Several shots were fired around 1:30 a.m. at the 601 Club bar at 601 North Fayetteville Avenue at West Carr Street in Dunn, according to the Dunn Police […]

Southern Pines Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left two men hospitalized after gunfire was reported near a private party. Officers were dispatched at approximately 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, to the area of Rothney Avenue and Haines Court after the department received reports of shots being fired. Whe

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Fayetteville community will be coming together for National Night Out on Tuesday. The annual celebration is focused on building stronger neighborhoods and strengthening relationships between the community and law enforcement. Fayetteville police said 12 communities are participating. “Th

Remains found last week on Deep Creek Road were those of a woman missing since 2021, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says.

There are more than 200 neighborhoods in Fayetteville with a single access point, raising concerns over emergency response times and a lack of resiliency during flood events. Mayor Mitch Colvin said the Fayetteville City Council plans to address the high-priority communities when the council reconvenes in August. The 2

A man accused of trafficking more than 48 pounds of fentanyl across Eastern North Carolina will spend 15 1/2 years in federal prison. Keavin Jawahn Thompson, 42, pleaded guilty Jan. 29 to conspiracy to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in action on July 19 during the disposal of a downed Iranian attack drone in Iraq.