North Carolina AG asks for comments on ‘backroom’ EPA-Chemours PFAS deal
"[Chemours] would get to propose the projects it funds, without input from North Carolina."
FTCC opens SparkNC STEM Lab on campus
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) celebrated the June opening of its new SparkNC Lab, marking a milestone as the only SparkLab in North Carolina located on a community college campus. The event drew community members, students, and local partners eager to explore the new high-tech learning space designed
Fayetteville Mother Returns to Court on Hit-And-Run Charge Tied to Crash That Killed Her...
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Megan Scott, the Fayetteville mother accused in a high-speed crash that killed her three sons, was back in court Monday on a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge tied to the same day. The court appearance came as investigators continued to connect the earlier domestic-dispute call to the fatal wreck.
NC Military Business Center’s TJ Gilroy named director of defense technologies
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), headquartered at Fayetteville. Technical Community College, is pleased to announce the selection of Thomas “TJ” Gilroy for the position of director of defense technologies. Mr. Gilroy previously served as an NCMBC regional program manager with a focus on innovation,
Gray’s Creek Incorporation Committee adjusts timeline to engage community in open dialogue on key...
The Gray’s Creek Incorporation Committee has officially paused its signature petition timeline to establish an open working debate alongside anti-incorporation community influencers. This deliberate slowdown ensures all residents can thoroughly examine, challenge and refine proposals concerning the area's future before
Woman Killed, Passenger Injured in Fayetteville Single-Vehicle Crash on Raeford Road Near I-295 Ramp
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — A late-night wreck on Raeford Road in Fayetteville left one woman dead and another person injured after a single vehicle crashed near the Interstate 295 south entrance ramp. Police said officers were called to the scene just before midnight Friday. Investigators said the driver was headed...
My vision for the future of Cumberland County Schools
Nothing is more important than the education and development of our young people. The saying “children are our future” is much more than an overused and redundant cliché. For three decades, Up & Coming Weekly and Kidsville News! have been directly involved and committed to quality education in Cumberland County through
Bands battle it out, showcase new local talent at Playground
Long before there are sold-out shows and streaming numbers, there are small stages. There is the songwriter sitting in a bedroom, wondering if anyone will ever hear the music. There is the band practicing after work because they love creating something together. There is the artist saying yes to one more open mic night
Beat the heat with ultimate summer concert at Gates Four
If you have been searching for the perfect way to shake off the July humidity, escape the confines of your air conditioned living room, and dance the night away under the stars, look no further. The highly anticipated Gates Four Summer Concert Series is returning this month to deliver exactly...
New rollover warning sign installed after school bus crash on Leland highway ramp
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A new rollover warning sign has been installed along a westbound entrance ramp connecting U.S. 17 to U.S. 74 in Leland following a school activity bus crash earlier this month. The crash involved a Cumberland County Schools activity bus carrying more than two dozen student-athletes...

















