‘Come pick me up’: Suspect called 911 in slaying of Cumberland County mom
A Fayetteville man charged with fatally shooting the mother of his child during a custody exchange later called 911 to report “a murder,” records in the case show. Rodney Crockett Robinson Jr., 36, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Shayna Marie Raynor, 34. Raynor was killed March 12 at her home in...
Sheriff identifies suspect in officer-involved shooting
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office has identified the Cameron man who was fatally shot by a deputy Saturday night. According to a press release, deputies were dispatched around 10:42 p.m. March 21 to the 200 block of Carthage Street after a motorist reported that a person walking along the roadway had fired a gun and...
Suspect in Robeson Co. triple murder arrested in standoff
Deputies say the victims were found along Malinda Road in the Prospect community, where investigators spent hours collecting evidence.
🍽️ Multiple Food Service Jobs in Cumberland County – Up to $129K+
Cumberland County’s food scene is buzzing with new opportunities, from quick‑serve favorites to hospital kitchens. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for every level of experience.
PWC to Host Veterans Business Expo
Fayetteville PWC will host the 2026 Veterans Business Expo, in partnership with the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University (VBOC) and Fayetteville- Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur & Business HUB (FSU HUB). The event is designed to connect veteran-owned businesses with partners and...
North Carolina Weather Alert: Fire Risk Peaks 3 PM–10 PM Monday With 25 MPH...
Raleigh, North Carolina – Outdoor fires could spread rapidly within minutes Monday afternoon as gusty winds and very low humidity create dangerous conditions across central and western North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, an Increased Fire Danger is in effect from 3 p.m. to 10...
Rebuild Fayetteville’s E.E. Smith where it belongs — in its community | Opinion
As a proud employee of Cumberland County Schools and a lifelong member of this community, I believe strongly that a unified front should always be conveyed in public venues when possible. At the same time, there are moments when the future of our schools and neighborhoods requires us to speak thoughtfully and clearly...
Occupant escapes mobile home fire in Lakeview
Multiple units responded to a structure fire after a mobile home caught fire just before 2 a.m. Friday morning. According to Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue, crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Airport Road, and the first arriving unit reported a working fire with visible flames coming from the mobile home.
Celebrate International Day of Forests at Carvers Creek
Visitors are invited to celebrate the International Day of Forests at Carvers Creek State Park, known as the crown jewel of the Sandhills. The park protects the Longleaf Pine ecosystem, which once covered 90 million acres but now occupies only 3% of its original range. These trees depend on regular, low-intensity...
Crews contain 145-acre wildfire that threatened 20 structures in North Carolina, officials say
VASS, N.C. (WNCN) — A wildfire in the woods Friday evening had ten fire departments battling to save multiple buildings in Moore County. According to Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue, crews responded around 5 p.m. to a large woods fire between Union Church Road and Vass-Carthage Road in the Vass area. The North Carolina...

















