See the lower median price for December home listings in Cumberland County
The median home in Cumberland County listed for $269,500 in December, down 2% from the previous month's $274,995, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to December 2024, the median home list price decreased 10.2% from $299,950. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...
Cumberland County extends pause on animal shelter adoptions, intake
Cumberland County Animal Services announced Jan. 30 that it will extend its temporary pause on animal intake and adoptions for an additional two weeks. The pause was initiated Jan. 17 in response to an increase in animals showing signs of upper respiratory illness, Animal Services said previously. The extension will...
Campbell Oil Acquires Smith Oil’s Gasoline, Fuel Division
The move bolsters Campbell Oil's presence in southeastern North Carolina. Campbell Oil has announced that it acquired the gasoline and fuel division of Smith Oil Co., a family-owned fuel provider operating out of Salemburg, N.C. The transaction “expands Campbell Oil Company’s fuel services further across Sampson...
ArtsXL opens doors for Fayetteville’s creative community
Housed in a renovated 90-year-old building located at 214 Burgess Street in downtown Fayetteville, ArtsXL does exactly what its name implies – it accelerates creative work and provides space for artists and arts organizations to excel. “In 1976, this was the space they originally wanted to move the Arts...
Fayetteville prepares for a snowy and bitterly cold weekend
People in the Sandhills are bracing for snow. Places like Cumberland County could see higher snowfall totals this weekend.
These North Carolina Buffets Keep Plates Full And Regrets Away
North Carolina knows how to do buffets right. From the mountains to the coast, you’ll find tables piled high with comfort food, seafood, and flavors that stick with you long after the meal ends. Whether you’re craving smoky barbecue, crispy fried chicken, or fresh-caught shrimp, the state’s buffet scene...
Man Faces Multiple Charges In Vehicle Theft Case
BENSON, N.C. — Four vehicles were reportedly stolen from a McGee’s Crossroads area property and sold to a local towing company under false pretenses. Harold Mack Nall Jr., 54, of Bristol Lane, is accused of removing the vehicles from an address on S. Pleasant Coates Road in December. The vehicles included a Jeep...
Fayetteville Snow Picture Getting Murkier, Not Clearer, As Storm Looms
We're just a few hours away from one of the more significant winter storms to hit Fayetteville and the Sandhills, and this is usually the time that we have a pretty clear picture of what's going on. But as snow lovers in our region know, it's never that simple. There...
Mike Nagowski Retiring as CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health System in July
After nearly two decades leading one of southeastern North Carolina’s largest health systems, Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Michael Nagowski is preparing to step away from the job. Nagowski will retire effective July 1, 2026, ending a run that began in 2008 and coincided with a period of major...
What are the best date-night restaurants in Cumberland County?
When planning a romantic date night in the Cumberland County area, where do you take your significant other? Whether it’s a candlelit restaurant or cozy cafe, everyone has a favorite. Now we want to hear yours. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re inviting readers to share their picks for the most...
