Salemburg to receivefree PFAS testing
The town of Salemburg will receive free testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as forever chemicals, in its wells, thanks to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have become a great cause of environmental concern in recent years. According t
Resident Asks Why Harnett County Board Members Got Raise As County Considers Higher Budget
Harnett County commissioners approved raises for appointed members of the Harnett County Board of Elections in September, effectively making those members the most well-paid elections board in the area. But with tax bills likely on the rise to fund an increased spending plan, some residents are asking why. Commissioner
PHOTOS: Car fire reported on I-81 in Cumberland County
PHOTOS: Car fire reported on I-81 in Cumberland County.
Fayetteville allows three unanswered runs in an extra-inning loss to Hill City
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (21-28) and the Hill City Howlers (25-24) played game four on Friday night at City Stadium. Charlie Weber was on the mound for Fayetteville against Jacob Zibin of Hill City. At the top of the first inning with two outs, Fayetteville center fielder Kevin Alvarez hit a...
Publisher’s note: Stubborn consistency
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Alliance of Area Business Publishers’ Summer Conference, conveniently taking place right around the corner from us in Wilmington, N.C. While I was there, I was able to pick the brains of leaders at larger business publications, meet other publishers...
Foxy 99 Days of Summer 2026: You Could Win Big!
The Foxy 99 Days of Summer 2026 are here, and we're ready to help you beat the heat with our friends from Zaxby's and Flip My Cycle. All summer long we'll be out at Zaxby's locations around the area, hanging out for dinner, and giving you a chance to qualify for a 2026 Mudhawk10 courtesy of Flip My Cycle! But first, yo
Bentonville Battlefield to host artillery, infantry program June 13
Bentonville Battlefield will offer free Civil War artillery and infantry demonstrations, micro battlefield tours, and Harper House access during “Heavy Thunder” on Saturday, June 13.
Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District’s Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown...
The Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Downtown District team has decided to postpone the event to allow for something larger and more n
Snow Hill man charged in Hookerton murder
HOOKERTON, N.C. (WITN) - A Snow Hill man has been charged in Sunday’s murder in Hookerton. U.S. Marshals found Traqaun Williams in the Fayetteville area earlier today. The 30-year-old man was charged with murder and brought back to Greene County. The shooting on Greene Street happened around 9:00 p.m....
Domestic Violence cases drop in Fayetteville, data shows; focus on victims might be why
Domestic violence crimes in Fayetteville have dropped by 21% compared to this time last year, according to new data.

















