Motorcycle Seized After Two-County Pursuit
BENSON – A traffic stop quickly escalated into a two-county pursuit Saturday, ending with the arrest of a Cumberland County man and the seizure of his motorcycle. Benson Police say the incident began around 7:43 p.m. on Nov. 15, when an officer attempted to pull over a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle on W. Main Street near S....
Driver arrested in connection with Fayetteville deadly crash that killed E.E. Smith High School...
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The driver accused of being behind the wheel during a crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School athletes has been released from the hospital and has been taken into custody, Fayetteville police said Wednesday evening. The crash happened in the 2700 block of Rosehill...
Newcomer’s Guide to Spring Lake: Seeking Local Recommendations
A new resident has recently moved to the Spring Lake area for school and is seeking recommendations on places to visit and good eats in the area. The individual has expressed their interest in making connections and exploring the local cuisine, as they are a big food enthusiast.
Fayetteville Residents: NEXT Commission Meeting on November 20 Moves Online
The Fayetteville NEXT Commission has changed the location of its upcoming meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at the Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council Building.
Fayetteville Technical Community College welcomes Dr. Vikki Andrews to Board of Trustees
Fayetteville Technical Community College announces the appointment of Dr. Vikki Andrews to the College’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Andrews was officially sworn in on Nov.12 by the Honorable Judge Rosalyn Hood. Appointed by the Cumberland County Commissioners, Dr. Andrews succeeds Esther Thompson and will serve a four-...
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures for Cumberland County Government Offices and Services
Cumberland County government offices in Fayetteville, North Carolina, will close for Thanksgiving. All county offices, including Public Health and Social Services, will close on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025. The court system will follow the same...
Cumberland County Commissioners Recognize Community Members, Approve Local Projects at November Meeting
On November 17, 2025, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The meeting started at 6:45 p.m. and included recognitions, presentations, and approvals related to community and county operations.
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Southern Pines, NC
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to southern pines..
Fayetteville State University names Damon D. Williams as its new chief of police
Fayetteville State University has selected Damon D. Williams, a distinguished law enforcement leader and educator, as its new chief of police and associate vice chancellor for Police and Public Safety. His duties will begin Dec. 8. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in both municipal and university law...
Deputies release photo of woman, man wanted in armed robbery at Fayetteville smoke shop
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Two people are wanted in an armed robbery that took place Tuesday night in Fayetteville, and investigators are looking to the public for help identifying them. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 11 p.m. to a business robbery on the...

















