Community pushes back against 7-11 in neighborhood
"Second-hand care, like second-hand clothes, comes easily off and on," Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. Vana S shared on NextDoor, Southland Pines on Aug. 23: “Hi Neighborhood, is there a reason we are getting another 7-11? We already have one on Ramsey Street. I am happy with our neighborhood Circle K. If you...
Carl Pringle, We Are One Big Family feeds Fayetteville
Nothing is more North Carolina than BBQ, and there’s one name that echoes the city when it comes to this mouthwatering southern staple. The man, the legend, the community Uncle, Carl Pringle, has made it his mission to feed his family (the city and surrounding areas). Uncle Carl is...
Gunshots fired from car hit NC trooper’s cruiser during chase near Fayetteville, officials say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A passenger in a car fired shots that hit a North Carolina state trooper’s cruiser near Fayetteville Tuesday night during a chase of the car by the trooper, officials said. The incident was reported before 8:45 p.m. along McArthur Road near Interstate 295 just...
Welcome Wawa; Wawa Travel Center now open in Hope Mills
On Thursday, Aug. 28, Wawa, Inc., announced a significant milestone in its history: the grand opening of its first travel center. Located in Cumberland County at 630 Chicken Foot Road in Hope Mills, N.C., the store is the first of its kind chainwide designed to serve professional drivers, family travelers and local...
‘No detail is too small’: Scotland County authorities turn to public for answers in...
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — “No detail is too small. Even the smallest tip could make a big difference,” the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday as they asked for the public’s help finding Kierra Ellison’s killer. Ellison, who deputies said lived in nearby Hoke County, North Carolina, was shot and killed...
State trooper shot at during attempted traffic stop in Fayetteville
The trooper was not hit, but the Highway Patrol vehicle was riddled with bullets and the driver sped away.
Cypress Pointe Fire ‘Truck & Treat’ – Oct. 31
Cypress Pointe Fire Department will host a Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse. Families are invited to bring children in costume for a fun, family-friendly evening of candy and community. “Join us for a fun and family-friendly evening at the firehouse!” invites the...
Senior Show and Tell – Sept. 26
The Southern Pines Public Library will host a Senior Show and Tell program on Friday, Sept. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Participants are invited to share an item or story from their past, celebrate memories, and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting. The event is open to all, and those who wish to present are asked...
2025 Battle at the Creek set for Nov. 1
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Friends, alumni and fans are invited to join us for the Battle at the Creek Golf Tournament, Saturday November 1, 2025 at Keith Hills Golf Club. The 4-person, captain's choice event is to benefit the Campbell men's and women's golf teams and to recognize the nearly four decades of service to the...
North Carolina Rescue Shocked To Find Dog Thrown In Dumpster Following Minor Indoor Incident
Sadie once imagined her life unfolding happily, but fate had something entirely different in store. What began as a promising start quickly turned into heartbreak when her owners decided she was no longer worthy of love. Their cruel reasoning? She had an indoor potty accident. Instead of showing patience or...
