Friday Afternoon Update: Fayetteville, Sandhills Weather Outlook Still Unclear
Friday afternoon isn't bringing a whole lot of resolution when it comes to projecting what kind of weather Fayetteville and the greater Sandhills region can expect this weekend. But we're used to that on this boundary line, aren't we?. But things are starting to at least get a little clearer....
State of emergency activated ahead of winter storm in Fayetteville and Cumberland County
City and county leaders urged everyone to prepare and stock up on essentials such as water and non-perishable food.
Charges forthcoming in death of infant killed in Fayetteville wreck
Charges are forthcoming in a wreck Jan. 16 that resulted in the death of an 8-month-old baby, the Fayetteville Police Department announced Jan. 23.According to a news release, Angie McNeill, 55, of Fayetteville, was driving a 2010 Infiniti SUV eastbound on Morganton Road when a Lexus SUV, operated by Angela Winrow,...
Harnett County NAACP Celebrates Dr. King With The Chemistry of Courage: Dr. Ben Chavis...
Dunn, NC - In a room where history and hope sat side-by-side, Dr. Benjamin Chavis didn't just give a speech; he delivered a roadmap for the modern movement. Standing before a crowd in Dunn, NC the man who once wore the "black on black" uniform of 1960s militancy spoke with the seasoned grace of a minister, a...
Pet owners warned to plan ahead, as winter weather approaches
Chilly winds and icy sidewalks can be especially tough on pets, and local veterinarians say a few simple steps can help keep animals safe and comfortable.
North Carolina military veteran wins $1 million lottery prize
The winning $10 Lucky Loteria ticket was purchased at the Shell station on NC 87 South outside Fayetteville, the North Carolina Education Lottery said.
Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management
New directors of the Cameo Collective, Brian Adam Kline and James Throssel, are carrying the torch forward for one of Fayetteville’s first motion picture theaters. The Cameo Art House Theatre started in 1908 as the Dixie Theatre. After the building fell into disrepair, Chris and Nasim Kuenzel and Eric Lindstrom...
Banking on community: First Bank sells headquarters to Town of Southern Pines, remains committed...
In August of 2025, the Town of Southern Pines announced plans to purchase the First Bank Corporate Office property at 300 SW Broad Street in downtown Southern Pines to serve as their new Town Hall. On Dec. 17, 2025, the Town officially closed on the purchase of its new Town Hall building, paying $6.4 million for the...
Here’s when Fayetteville will start to see effects of winter storm
Cumberland County is under a winter storm watch, and the storm is now expected to start later on Saturday. The storm watch , which also affects Hoke and Sampson counties, is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Raleigh said. The NWS warns residents about the...
Fayetteville Man Convicted of Drug and Gun Offenses on Fort Bragg Base
A Fayetteville man, Muwsay Ibn Ibrahim Tulu, was convicted on charges of drug possession and firearms violations on Fort Bragg military base. The U.S. Department of Justice reported that a federal jury in Wilmington found him guilty on all counts after the trial. On July 13, 2023, military police found...

















