Fayetteville NC

Authorities say a months-long search for a suspected gunman in a deadly Harnett County shooting ended on March 17, when deputies arrested 25-year-old Christionn Morquise Bristow. He is now in custody in Harnett County on outstanding warrants tied to a June 21, 2025 shooting in the Shawtown area of Lillington that...

ST. PAULS — Construction is running smoothly and progress is being made on a new wastewater treatment plant in St. Pauls, town officials say. Less than a year after starting construction, the project is about halfway done or a little more, said St. Pauls Public Works Director Danny Holloman.

Authorities in Johnston County say a joint operation this week uncovered a large stash of drugs, illegal alcohol, cash and gambling equipment at a Benson property. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents to carry out a search warrant on Wednesday...

Cumberland County Solid Waste and Sustainable Sandhills will partner to hold an Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Drive and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ann Street Landfill, located at 698 Ann St., Fayetteville. E-Waste disposal will be provided free of charge. On-site paper...

Cumberland County’s tech scene is buzzing with opportunities for cleared professionals and skilled developers. From mobile app design to cybersecurity leadership, these roles offer strong pay and mission-driven work.

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is bringing the Pulitzer Prize–winning play 'Driving Miss Daisy' to life in Fayetteville. Directed by Laura Josepher and starring Kim Zimmer, Marvin Bell, and Greg King, the show explores a 25-year friendship that grows across lines of race, class, and age.

Harnett County’s transportation scene is rolling with new opportunities this month. Whether you like being behind the wheel or operating heavy equipment, there are several solid options to check out.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WRAL) - People may have been exposed to measles at golf courses in Cumberland and Moore counties, according to public health officials. The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is warning the public of a potential measles exposure on Friday, March 13, 2026. The exposure is linked to...

Anne Marie (Purdy) Gaskill, 82, died on February 20, 2026 at Carolina Inn Assisted Living in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was born on October 31, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan and adopted by George Flint and Anna May (Breidinger) Purdy. Anne was able to identify her birth parents and met her birth father and three...

The City of Fayetteville recently received a $999,135 grant through the Emergency Management Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund to improve roadway access and stormwater drainage for the Locks Creek neighborhood. The North Carolina Emergency Management grant will fund the Locks Creek Roadway and Culvert Flood...