‘Good Trouble March’ protests PFAS contamination near landfill
ST. PAULS — More than 80 people participated in a “Good Trouble March” last Saturday to protest PFAS contamination in the area surrounding the Robeson County Landfill near St. Pauls. The event was sponsored by the Lumberton Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. It began...
Cheers! Ribbon cut on new Southern Pines ABC store, warehouse
The Moore County ABC Commission marked the opening of its new retail store, warehouse, and administrative offices Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and public tours of the facility. Spirits were high as community members gathered at 9 a.m. April 23 to celebrate the grand opening and shop inside the...
Vehicle hits 2 small children in toy car in Fayetteville, killing one
The parents were pulling the two young children in a toy car when a vehicle crossed the center line and struck them, the sheriff's office said.
Cumberland County man held on cocaine charges after swerving triggers La Grange stop
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — A Cumberland County man was arrested on narcotics charges following a traffic stop in La Grange, according to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says detectives with its Narcotics Unit were conducting proactive patrol on April 21, 2026, when they observed a vehicle swerving outside its lane of travel. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as...
Midway spars with Clinton at Lakewood CC
Familiar faces, shared courses, and a mutual respect for the game set the tone Tuesday as the Midway Raiders and Clinton Dark Horses met at Lakewood Country Club in a county matchup that both programs hope becomes more common moving forward. When the round settled, it was Midway that came...
KS Bank Expanding To Lillington
SMITHFIELD, NC – KS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, NC. The bank recently purchased property at 709 W. Front Street in Lillington, where it intends to operate the new branch. KS Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is pending approval from the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks to operate the new branch.
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Returns This Weekend for Three-Day Event
The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival happens April 24 to 26 at Festival Park and downtown Fayetteville. This marks the 44th year. Friday kicks off at 5 p.m., wrapping up at 9:30 p.m. Gates swing open at 4 p.m. Saturday runs noon to 9:30 p.m., while Sunday goes noon to 8 p.m. Weekend gates open at 11 a.m.
Juvenile charged with murder in Cumberland County shooting
The shooting on Jacklyn Road in Fayetteville last week left a 47-year-old man dead.
Ex-Benson police officer charged with rape, kidnapping, burglary
According to court records, Peter Alphonso Blake is accused of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting someone.
Construction crew hits gas line, prompting evacuations and road closure in Fayetteville
Official say a construction crew struck a gas line near Camden Road and Rockfish Road late Wednesday morning.
