Where trucks become treats: LaFayette Ford Fall Festival carries family legacy into community
On Oct. 10, vehicles at LaFayette Ford will become storybook scenes, candy stations and evidence that friendly competition can bring a community together. LaFayette Ford will host its sixth annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 5202 Raeford Road. The free, rain-or-shine celebration will feature Truck
This Cafe Has LOCALS HOOKED on Fluffy Pancakes and Scratch-Made Comfort in Fayetteville, NC
Open Tue-Sat, 7 AM–2 PM | (closed Sun-Mon) Tucked away in Fayetteville’s Eutaw Village shopping center lies a breakfast gem that has captured the hearts of locals since 2007. This cozy diner serves up scratch-made comfort food that keeps customers returning week after week for their favorite morning...
Four Fatal Shootings in Eight Days Leave Fayetteville Families Mourning
Four families are mourning after four people were killed in separate Fayetteville shootings over an eight-day period. According to ABC11, the shootings occurred between September 25 and October 3. Fayetteville police said investigators have found no evidence indicating that the cases are connected. Arrests Announced in
After nine years, Spinners Pizza is making a comeback
Spinners Pizza, a beloved local pizza joint that operated for years before closing in 2017, is being revived by a former long-term employee. Heather Jadwick worked for the original owners for 12 years, including 10 in management. Now, Jadwick is bringing the business back for former regulars and new customers to enjoy.
Judge Denies Bail for State Trooper in Hope Mills First-Degree Murder Case
A judge refused bail for North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Nekime Oxendine. According to ABC11, she faces first-degree murder charges after the March 27 shooting death of Cumberland County Sheriff's Capt. Adam Bean in Hope Mills. Superior Court Judge James Floyd Ammons Jr. rejected her request at a Sept. 9 he
CFRT announces BRAVA, a new rooftop restaurant at 1209 Stages
Dinner, drinks and a night at the theatre are coming together under one roof in January 2027 as Cape Fear Regional Theatre introduces Brava, a new rooftop restaurant and bar opening alongside 1209 Stages, CFRT’s new home. Brava, a new tapas-style dining experience, will have seating for approximately 60...
7-foot boa constrictor goes on the run, giving NC community the heebie-jeebies
A large boa constrictor vanished from an outdoor enclosure in rural North Carolina, and it’s pretty clear on social media that the neighbors don’t want to find it. The escape happened along Calloway Road in Hoke County, which is west of Fort Bragg. “If anyone spots a 6-7 foot boa constrictor please ... keep a safe dist
Fayetteville State 2026 Homecoming is Approaching
Excitement is building at Fayetteville State University as Homecoming Week quickly approaches. Fayetteville State University will celebrate homecoming from October 11-17, focusing on this year’s theme: All About the Blue. Every day of the week will bring back unforgettable traditions and campus pride, with exciting eve
10 Hidden Breakfast Spots In Fayetteville, North Carolina Most Visitors Overlook
Breakfast gets serious when the locals already know what they want before they sit down. The best morning stops around Fayetteville are not always the ones glowing beside the highway. Some earn loyalty the old-fashioned way, one plate at a time. That is where the fun begins. A first visit...
Red Light Cameras are Back and Making Way for More
The controversial red-light camera program originally shut down November 2022 is set to be back in operation by July 2027, according to a recent Request For Proposal(RFP) in City Council September 28, 2026. The new program reiterates its predecessor’s core purpose which is to reduce crashes at busy intersections, and a
