‘Trees for Troops’ 2025 delivers more than 600 Christmas trees to Fort Bragg: ‘Super...
The program, now in its 20th year, provides real, farm-grown Christmas trees at no cost to military families across the United States and overseas.
Fayetteville community says ‘No’ to potential water transfer
The Fayetteville community gathered on the Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) campus on Thursday, Dec. 4, to fight for their water source. The NC Department of Environmental Quality kicked off the first of three public hearings scheduled in some of the communities that would be impacted by a recently...
Red Springs police seek help identifying suspect
RED SPRINGS — The Red Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying persons of interest in a stolen vehicle c
Raeford Resident Wins $236,788 Cash 5 Lottery Jackpot
Anthony McAndrew of Raeford, North Carolina, won a $236,788 Cash 5 jackpot. He purchased a $1 Quick Pick ticket for the November 27 drawing at Fast Mart on Rockfish Road. The odds of matching all five numbers in the Cash 5 game are 1 in 962,598.
Man charged with burning occupied Food Lion near Fayetteville, deputies say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was arrested on a felony charge after a fire burned the outside of Food Lion near Fayetteville on Tuesday morning, deputies said. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 8:20 a.m. to a report of an outside fire by the Food Lion Grocery Store of...
Once known for pasta, steak is the star now at Luigi’s in Fayetteville
Luigi's Italian Chophouse & Bar in Fayetteville, which has been around for nearly 75 years, has spent the past three decades serving steaks for every palate. Owner Nick Parrous said Dec. 4 that the restaurant wasn't always known for its steaks. Parrous said under the ownership of his late father, Pete Parrous, the...
Career exploration event teaches ESL students about community college’s career paths
Central Carolina Community College’s (CCCC) English as a Second Language (ESL) students got a special look at the college’s career resources last month, according to a CCCC press release. The College and Career Exploration Night featured representatives from the college’s seven academic programs, called “career...
Campbell University to receive $10M grant to support theological education
Campbell University will receive a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of the Divinity School’s efforts to prepare and support pastoral leaders now and in the future, renewing the communal practices and relationships that help Christians discern and respond to God’s call. The Divinity School...
Cameron Art Museum educator named NC Museum Art Educator of the Year
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cameron Art Museum announced that September Krueger, its Curator of Education and Public Programs, has been named the North Carolina Art Education Association’s Museum Division Art Educator of the Year for 2024–2025. The statewide award recognizes leadership, service, and advocacy in...
Benson names Dane Rideout as new town manager
Dane D. Rideout, a former Army colonel and experienced municipal leader, has been named Benson’s new town manager, bringing expertise in economic development and strategic planning.

















