Fayetteville NC

Lately, the loudest voices in the data center debate have been calling for moratoriums and bans. Chatham County, Gates County, Brevard and others have hit pause. Apex, Boone, Orange County, and Cumberland County are considering similar measures. A coalition of advocacy groups is pushing for a statewide ban on hyperscale data centers altogether. And a lawsuit in Stokes County is trying to undo the...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Two teenagers have been identified as the suspects in an armed robbery in Fayetteville last week, police said Monday. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the robbery happened on April 25 around 12:30 p.m. after a man made a purchase at a business in the 2700 block of Raeford Road, where the suspects were also inside.

Officers responded to reports of a suspicious person along Ruby Road.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and there’s no better time to celebrate the women who’ve shaped our lives with a day full of meaningful moments. Across the community, local venues are planning special events—from tea parties and brunches to live music and pop-up experiences—offering plenty of ways to make Mom feel cherished.

Fayetteville State University hosted a grand opening ceremony April 28 for the newly renovated Spaulding Building, home to the Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services. . The milestone event, hosted by the Office of the Chancellor, marks a significant step in the University’s ongoing commitment to student well-being, accessibility, and comprehensive care. ...

From filling 5,000 boxes to sharing laughter, volunteers worked through the morning with a clear mission, to help fight hunger.

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The suspect arrested in connection with a February shooting that hospitalized a Bladen County deputy has been charged with attempted murder. William Antonio Bright, 46, is accused of shooting a deputy on Feb. 20 after law enforcement received an anonymous report identifying “a known subject who has multiple warrants” seen in the area of the 600 block of Pine Acres...

For 25 years, Lars Paul worked on the front lines of the war on drugs with the Fayetteville Police Department — making arrests for drug possession, responding to overdoses, leading the Narcotics Division and serving on a SWAT team that carried out hundreds of narcotics searches. Over time, he...

Looking ahead to the summer months, farmers and water managers alike say rainfall will be critical.

Fayetteville police arrested a suspect linked to an armed robbery spree targeting multiple local businesses, including a November 22 robbery at the Lucky 7 store on Rayford Road, officials said. The arrest followed an investigation aided by public tips and surveillance footage, and police said the operation ended a threat to community safety with no injuries reported.