Nonprofits talk youth at City of Fayetteville led symposium
Fayetteville leaders and teens came together for the first-ever Shaping the Future Youth Symposium on Friday, Aug. 22 at the Way2Real Community Center to discuss youth facing rising challenges in mental health, workforce readiness and safety. Hosted by the city’s Economic and Community Development Department and the...
Heaton promoted to SP deputy chief
The Southern Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Captain Robert Heaton will be promoted to the rank of deputy chief. Heaton is a 25-year law enforcement veteran which includes 14 years at the Southern Pines Police Department. Heaton received his Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice...
Fayetteville to host 79th reunion of the Legendary Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division
The City of Fayetteville is proud to welcome the descendants of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division—immortalized in the Emmy Award-winning HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers”—for their 79th reunion. The commemorative gathering will include a special evening program, “Remembering the...
North Carolina Powerball ticket wins $50,000 prize
Note: The accompanying video explains lottery odds in North Carolina. RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — No one landed the Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s drawing, but a ticket sold in Hoke County won a huge prize. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket that was purchased at Refuel 146 on Rockfish Road...
Gunshots strike North Carolina State Highway Patrol car during chase
The shooting was reported along McArthur Road near Interstate 295 just west of Fayetteville, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Foodies, you’re in luck. These new-to-Fayetteville restaurants are coming to Glensford Commons
Two new-to-Fayetteville chain restaurants are set to open next spring near the busy Skibo Road corridor. Biscuit Belly , a fast-casual brunch chain, and Pei Wei Asian Kitchen , a fast-casual Asian restaurant chain, will open in the second quarter of 2026 in a new building under construction in the Glensford Commons...
Images of earlier times: Evenings with Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers
The joy of shared experiences and interests is a treasure sought by many. The Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers not only facilitate such connections, but they’ve seen it bridge generational gaps in surprising ways, with dancers of all ages coming together to enjoy evenings of socialization, food, music, and best of all,...
Life is a beautiful ride: Mopars holds 8th annual car show
The 8th Annual First Responder Car, Truck, and Bike Show will take place on Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crown Complex. The sponsor of the event is Mopars of Fayetteville. The event will feature classic cars, trucks, custom builds, bikes, live music, food trucks, awards, giveaways, photo opportunities,...
Fayetteville stair climb pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims
On September 11, 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives and left an indelible mark on the United States. Among the hardest-hit were the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, which were struck by hijacked planes and subsequently collapsed.
Growing our own: CCCC’s initiative to develop local educators
Sanford, NC – Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is leading a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the growing demand for elementary school teachers in central North Carolina. The college is now offering the Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate program in partnership with Chatham,...
