Man accused of carrying gun on school property, threatening person in Red Springs
A man is facing charges after a warrant says he threatened someone while carrying a concealed weapon on the campus of Red Springs High School last month.
North Carolina deputy accidentally hits pedestrian while responding to call
Per the sheriff's office, a deputy was driving on Clinton Road near Blue Sand Hill Road en route to a missing person call in the 400 block of Cabrini Court in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville area to get much-needed rain this weekend
Over the past couple of weeks, the Cape Fear region has seen weekends of ice and snow. This weekend, it's rain. And much-needed rain. The entire state of North Carolina remains locked in a lingering drought. For the first time in years, a small swath of extreme drought has shown up, while the region remains in severe...
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Taking on New Look for 2026, Ying-Yang Twins Headlining
Over 44 years, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has had a number of different looks as it celebrates community every year. For this year's festival on April 24-26, another big new look is in order. At a media night event Wednesday in Downtown Fayetteville, Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said the festival...
Crimestopper tip leads to drug trafficking conviction in Fayetteville
Tammy Renee Jones was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.
Missing man’s body found at a graveyard. Homicide suspected, NC sheriff says
The search for a missing North Carolina man took a surprising turn when he was found dead at a rural cemetery, according to investigators. How he died has not been released, but the case is being handled as a homicide investigation, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said in a Feb. 10 news release. “On Monday,...
This North Carolina BBQ Spot Serves Burnt Ends, Banana Pudding, And Pure Flavor
My first real taste of championship barbecue came on a Tuesday afternoon in Benson, when I followed smoke signals to a place I’d heard whispers about for months. The Redneck BBQ Lab sits at 12101-B NC-210, Benson, attached to a gas station of all places, but don’t let that fool you for a second.
Community reacts as Fayetteville teen charged in mom’s stabbing death appears in court: ‘Devastated’
Neighbors in the community said they were stunned by the violence.
CCS honors service and dedication: February Extra Mile and Committed Community Support Award recipients...
Cumberland County Schools recognized two exceptional contributors this month for their dedication to students, staff and the broader school community. CCS Business Systems Support Analyst Julia Burns received the Extra Mile Award for consistently going 'above and beyond' to support school-based staff and ensure...
44th Annual Fayetteville Dogwood Festival brings a 90s & early 2000s throwback
The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is officially turning back the clock while taking meaningful steps forward for the future of the community as well as the Dogwood Festival. The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival proudly announces that the 44th Annual Festival, taking place April 24–26, 2026, will feature a 90s and early...

















