Chairman Kirk deViere delivers 2026 State of the County Address: “Mission: Forward”
On March 17, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere delivered the 2026 State of the County Address, outlining a vision centered on community partnership, strategic investment and shared responsibility. Framed as a “military mission brief,” the address emphasized progress built through...
Young entrepreneur turns pro bono social media work into Fayetteville-focused marketing venture
Fayetteville native Michael Aazam, a freshman at UNC Chapel Hill studying business administration with a focus in marketing, is already leveraging real-world experience that many marketing majors don’t gain until. This summer, he’ll be returning home to formalize a project that he first started working on as a junior...
DeViere highlights the people shaping Cumberland County in annual address
From a Spring Lake sixth-grader making it her mission to help the homeless, to a veteran who started his own honey farm and another who has pushed for pollutant-free water in Gray’s Creek — even to hometown rapper J. Cole's return in September — Cumberland County’s top elected official said the county’s focus remains...
Moore commissioners approve group care facility rezoning in Vass
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request at their March 17 meeting that will allow a faith-based residential program to operate at a former community center in the Lobelia area. The board voted unanimously following a public hearing to rezone approximately 2.68 acres at 135...
PWC Named Industry of the Year by Greater Fayetteville Chamber
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has been named Industry of the Year by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. This recognition is awarded to the industry that exemplifies best practices in community spirit, sustains success, and leads with community collaboration. The award was presented during the...
1 arrest in Johnston County moonshine, gambling raid; $200,000, meth, cocaine, and more seized...
BENSON, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies in Johnston County seized about $200,000 in cash, 58 gallons of moonshine, and found gambling machines in a raid near Selma on Wednesday, the sheriff said. The raid, which also included an arrest, followed an investigation led by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics...
Juvenile charged in deadly shooting at Fayetteville house party
Fayetteville Police said a 17-year-old from Fayetteville was arrested in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a house party this past weekend.
North Carolina Emergency Readiness: Charlotte, Fayetteville Families Advised on KI Tablets Near Nuclear Plants...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Rising global tensions and recent strikes involving nuclear-linked infrastructure are prompting renewed attention across North Carolina, where multiple nuclear power plants operate...
Hoppin’ Around Downtown Event Comes to Fayetteville April 4
Honey the Bunny will hop into Downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, April 4. The Hoppin' Around Downtown event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., bringing springtime fun to the central business district. Kids can snap photos with Honey while wandering through local shops and eateries. The event welcomes all families.
Driver crashes into utility trailer after Sheriff’s deputy chase on I‑295
A deputy said they saw a car swerving and driving erratically on I-295.
