Intense Debate: 13-Year-Old Accused of Grandmother’s Murder Shot Dead During Arrest Attempt in Hoke...
abc11.com - 10/31/2025 01:34:49 PM. A tragic incident unfolded in Hoke County, where a 13-year-old boy, suspected of murdering his 68-year-old grandmother, was shot and killed by police. The boy was found in a stolen car and allegedly charged at a deputy with a piece of lumber before being shot. The incident, which...
Voters in Fayetteville to cast their ballot for mayor, other local offices
Incumbent Mitch Colvin is facing Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Keefe Jensen.
Municipal elections set for Tuesday
Voters in Sanford and Broadway will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide who will help lead their towns for the next four years. Although most of the Sanford contests feature just one name on the ballot, there is a contested race in each of the municipalities in which any registered voter can participate.
Fayetteville Personnel Review Board Schedules Special Meeting for November 19 at City Hall
The Personnel Review Board in Fayetteville, North Carolina, will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the Lafayette Room at City Hall, 433 Hay Street.
Special Benson Board Meeting on November 6 to Address Public Employee Matters
The Benson Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be in the downstairs conference room at Benson Town Hall, 303 E. Church Street, Benson, NC.
Town of Hope Mills mourns the passing of former Fire Chief Charles Lopez
It is with great sadness that the Town of Hope Mills announces the passing of retired and former Fire Chief Charles Steven Lopez. Chief Lopez faithfully served the Hope Mills Fire Department for more than 30 years, dedicating himself to the safety and well-being of the community. Serving most of his career as deputy...
Junior League of Fayetteville presents 58th Annual Holly Day Fair
It's now bigger and better than ever with four festive days.
Fayetteville State University awarded $13.4M U.S. Department of Education GEAR UP Grant to expand...
Fayetteville State University’s Office of College Access Programs received a $13.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Education on Sept. 26 to support the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) initiative. Developed in collaboration with schools and community partners, this...
Cumberland County Businessman Admits to Felony Tax Evasion, Receives Suspended Sentence and Probation
A Cumberland County businessman has admitted to multiple felony tax charges. Christopher Harrison, 58, entered a guilty plea to seven counts of Attempt to Evade or Defeat a Tax in Wake County Superior Court, the North Carolina Department of Revenue reported. Wake County Superior Court Judge C. Douglas Green handed...
Cumberland County Schools helping students navigate grief after crash that killed 3 seniors
"It's one of those things that people are still very much feeling and talking about."
