Fayetteville native and Army Veteran expands ICAN Clothes into Navy Exchanges worldwide
Army Veteran, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and Fayetteville native Kelsey Battle is celebrating a major milestone as his inspirational apparel brand, ICAN Clothes, launches in 23 participating Navy Exchange (NEXCOM) locations worldwide beginning July 1, 2026. For Battle, the expansion represents far more than a r
Government Watch: City approves budget; County settles with EwingCole
North Carolina lawmakers are navigating comprehensive state budget negotiations with leaders projecting a slight delay beyond the mid-June target while insisting steady progress is being made. Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall have reached agreements on income tax reductions, employee raises and c
NC raids nab two men in $630,000 semi-truck theft scheme; Anson County truck taken:...
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN/WJZY) — State officials raided areas of Cumberland and Hoke counties on Wednesday, busting two men in a two-state truck theft ring, authorities said Thursday. The bust took down an operation that stole big rigs and trailers worth more than $630,000, according to a Thursday news release from the N
Traffic crackdown results in 160 speeding citations in Cumberland County: ‘It’s about saving lives’
Agencies across Cumberland County joined forces for a large-scale traffic operation aimed at reducing speeding and aggressive driving.
From Haymount to Hoke: Haymount Truck Stop announces second location coming to Hoke County...
Haymount Truck Stop, a hub for area food trucks, is preparing to open a second location in Hoke County. The business’s premier location at 100 Broadfoot Ave. in the heart of Haymount in Fayetteville opened in November of 2023. Owners Jordan Sherrod and Chris Beaty introduced the concept to provide a hub for the communi
Pizza titan considering a spot near busy Fayetteville intersection
The country's No. 1 pizza chain is eyeing another location near downtown Fayetteville. According to plans submitted to the city's Technical Review Committee, Domino’s, which operates nine locations in Cumberland County and on Fort Bragg, is planning a 10th at 425 Ramsey St. What is expected Plans submitted to the TRC c
Maryland Developer Building New Fayetteville Military Business Park
Obrecht Properties LLC bought a 30-acre plot beside Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, according to The Daily Record. They broke ground on The Gateway at Military Business Park. The planned business park will have six single-story buildings. Together they'll span 325,550 square feet of flex and warehouse space. Phase I will c
Cumberland County Schools Announces New Principals
Cumberland County Schools will shuffle seven administrators and give promotions to two vice principals when the 2026-27 school year starts. Officials made the announcement last week, according to the Fayetteville Observer. The moves bring new leadership to Manchester and J.W. Coon elementaries, both of which shut their
History of Fayetteville North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina, is one of the most historic and important cities in the southeastern part of the state. Located along the Cape Fear River, Fayetteville has been shaped by Native communities, European settlement, river trade, the American Revolution, military development, agriculture, industry, transportat
Mom got her 3 kids killed by refusing to put them in car seats...
A North Carolina woman allegedly slammed into a tree at more than 110 mph while fleeing from cops, killing her three sons who were unsecured in the car. The post Mom got her 3 kids killed by refusing to put them in car seats and seat belts before running from cops, nailing tree at 111 mph: Police first appeared on Law

















