Fayetteville NC

A two-vehicle crash along Union Church Road at Grady Road just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday sent four people to the hospital and temporarily shut down the roadway as crews worked the scene. According to troopers, the crash happened when both vehicles were traveling toward Vass on Union Church Road. Investigators...

Cumberland County’s building scene is buzzing this month, with several hands-on roles open for folks who like to see real results from a day’s work. From concrete crews to VA hospital projects, there’s something for every skill level.

Kids ages 6–11 can enjoy a magical afternoon at the Cumberland County Public Library during the Terrific Tuesday: Fabulous Fairies program. The session includes lively read-alouds, fairy-inspired games, and a creative craft where children can make their own tie-dye fairy and fairy door to take home.

Emarald Diamond is only 11, but the Spring Lake sixth grader is already leaving her mark on the community through her organization PB&J for the Homeless. Established when she was just 6 years old, the program provides pajamas, blankets and jackets for people in the community who are experiencing homelessness. Pretty...

A celebration of life for Dr. Menno Pennink, who passed away on March 14 at age 90, will be held at 4 p.m. on May 6 at Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville. Dr. Pennink, a retired neurosurgeon, was known for his decades-long commitment to revitalizing downtown Fayetteville. He invested in restoring historic...

Celebrate National Reading Month at Pages of the Pines, a local author festival happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026. From 10 AM to 2 PM, the Southern Pines Public Library will host authors for teens and adults, while children’s book authors will appear at Spring into Reading at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and...

BENSON, N.C. — Rising star Jasmine Salinas and former IHRA World Champion Del Worsham earned No. 1 qualifying awards for the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes Friday at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Darana Motorsports Park. Salinas rocketed down the drag strip in 3.004 seconds at...

Equine Fatality at Carolina International CCI & H.... The Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International and the Carolina Horse Park (Raeford, NC) are deeply saddened to announce that Heathcliff, a 13-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding competing in the Novice Rider division, collapsed and died as he and his rider, Angi...

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Hope Mills man is headed to prison for 25 years after being convicted of multiple charges stemming from a 2024 theft. Kevin Penland, 39, was found guilty of possessing a stolen vehicle, trafficking methamphetamine 100 to 200 grams and possession of burglary tools used during the commission of...

Authorities said they received reports of a man firing a gun at cars driving by on Carthage Street in Cameron.