Fayetteville State Secures Sixth Straight Title as Virginia Union Claims First Men’s Crown at...
Fayetteville State University raced to its sixth title while Virginia Union University claimed the men’s crown for the first time in program history at the CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held Monday afternoon at Tryon International. In the 49 year history of the CIAA Indoor Track and Field...
Narrow vote removes Spring Lake town manager; commissioner says interim pick was ‘random’
Calls for transparency are growing in Spring Lake after the sudden firing of Town Manager Jon Rorie.
Fayetteville Orders Demolition of Fire Station No. 4 After Report Finds Severe Construction Failures
Fayetteville City Council voted to accept an independent engineering report. The report said Fire Station No. 4 must be torn down. Applied Building Sciences shared its findings at the Feb. 9 meeting after inspecting the unfinished station. The report cited "major structural deficiencies" in walls, roof, drainage...
Fayetteville man dies after firefighters pull him from burning apartment
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious inside his burning apartment off Raeford Road on Tuesday, Feb. 17. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, fire crews located Lenny Meade, 45, just before 8 a.m. in his Rulnick Street home at the Summerlin East Apartment Homes. When crews...
North Carolina’s Must-Visit Buffet, Go This Month To Taste Endless Options
Get ready for a flavor explosion at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, where every plate is endless, sizzling, and unforgettable. This North Carolina favorite has been delighting families and food lovers alike since 1973, when the first location opened in Fayetteville, and it’s still perfecting the art of all-you-can-eat...
North Carolina DMV Adds 10 Self-Service Kiosks Across Cumberland, Wake Counties
North Carolina's Division of Motor Vehicles unveiled 10 new self-service kiosks Monday at grocery stores throughout Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, and Fayetteville. This brings the state's count to 20 machines spread throughout three counties. Commissioner Paul Tine stopped by the new kiosk at Carlie C's on New Bern...
CCA presents Lift Every Voice: The Music of Stevie Wonder
Get ready to take a journey through the soulful sounds of multi-award-winning Stevie Wonder for the 7th annual Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Musical Journey through Black History event, presented by the Cumberland Choral Arts. A vocal experience unlike any other, Lift Every Voice takes audience members on a...
Lafayette Society annual luncheon promotes remembrance, welcomes newcomers
On Sunday, March 8, members and prospective members of the Lafayette Society will gather to celebrate the legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette. A passionate abolitionist, patriot, human rights advocate, French aristocrat, and military officer in the Continental Army, Lafayette’s legacy lives on in his namesake city,...
Phoenix Center to hold victim volunteer training
Each February, through its Victim Advocacy Volunteer Training, The Phoenix Center gives community members a meaningful way to be part of its mission. This program is designed to prepare everyday people to stand beside survivors of sexual violence. While the training provides practical skills, it also helps to bring...
The Spa: Celebrating 51 years of wellness in Fayetteville
The Spa Fitness and Wellness Center in Fayetteville will celebrate 51 years of service with a community open house on Saturday, Feb. 21, inviting residents to experience a full day of fitness and wellness with family-friendly activities. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the facility,...
