Fayetteville Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison
NEW BERN, NC (WWAY) — 36-year-old Donquel Caron McEachern of Fayetteville was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl throughout Cumberland County. On June 18, 2026, McEachern pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl, over 1 pound of cocaine, 28 grams...
Publix Opens Second Fayetteville Store on Rockfish Road, Near Jack Britt
As I-295 continues to help expansion near Jack Britt, the long wait for a new grocery store has finally ended. Publix opened a new 48,387-square-foot store at Rockfish Village, near the high school in Fayetteville. The store at 7465 Rockfish Road opened on Wednesday, Oct. 21. "We're proud to continue...
E.E. Smith High School Band bound for Chicago after meeting $100k goal
The Fayetteville Smith High School Marching Band is headed to Chicago to perform in the 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.
A North Carolina Auto Parts Supplier With Over 50 Years in Business Files for...
Miller Parts & Paint, Inc. has voluntarily initiated a Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Dunn, North Carolina-based company has not specified a reason behind the bankruptcy. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under...
Fayetteville Shooting Off N. Reilly Road Sends One to Hospital Before Dawn
A person was shot in Fayetteville early Sunday morning and rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds, as officers swarmed a residential stretch off North Reilly Road before dawn. The victim's condition has not been released. Fayetteville police responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Dandridge...
N.C. Joins Lawsuit To Block Playground Equipment Merger
RALEIGH – North Carolina has joined a federal lawsuit seeking to block the merger of two major playground equipment manufacturers, a deal state officials contend could result in higher prices for towns, schools, churches and parks. The N.C. Attorney General’s Office said PlayPower and BCI Burke equipment can be...
Driver charged after hitting sheriff deputy’s car following illegal drifting event
A 21-year-old was arrested Saturday after his car collided with a Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deputy and patrol vehicle during an illegal drifting event in Red Springs.
Customers mourn loss of owner of Fayetteville’s T&T Farmers Market
For decades, many Cumberland County residents made visiting Lawrence Thornton at T&T Farmers Market a part of their weekly routine. Today, customers are mourning the loss of Thornton, who made his mark on Fayetteville as a local business owner for more than half a century. Thornton, 88, died Oct. 7, according to his obituary . On Oct. 11, the T&T Farmers Market Facebook page posted that the store would be closed until further notice as they reviewed next steps. Attempts to reach Thornton's famil
Bulldogs soccer wins ESC title outright
ST. PAULS — Currently undefeated in its conference schedule, the St. Pauls boys soccer team has clinched the Eastern Sandhills Conference championship. The Bulldogs powered through their recent opponents, winning the last four games by a combined margin of 22-4. After starting the season 0-6, the Bulldogs now look ready to compete in the 5A state playoffs.
New Fayetteville Publix Opens With Rare Mezzanine, More Stores Coming to Rockfish Village
A brand-new Publix has opened its doors at Rockfish Village, a shopping center taking shape just outside the Hope Mills town limits, and it's not just another grocery store. The 48,387-square-foot supermarket, which opened Oct. 21, features a mezzanine level — a design twist that developers say makes it stand out from every other grocery store in the county.
