Habit Burger & Grill announces Hope Mills restaurant opening date
Habit Burger & Grill, the California-based restaurant company known for its award-winning Charburgers, signature sandwiches, fresh salads and more, is preparing for the opening of their new restaurant in Hope Mills, N.C. The new restaurant’s address is 2818 Town Center Dr., Fayetteville, N.C. 28306. The grand opening...
As the need for help increases, Giving Tuesday 2025 takes on greater meaning for...
As the state continues to see a fast-growing population, support for services increases.
Cumberland County Hosting Electronics Recycling Event on December 6
The Cumberland County Solid Waste Management team is putting together an electronics recycling drive on December 6, 2025. Stop by the Ann Street Landfill between 8 and 11 a.m. at 698 Ann St., Fayetteville. Everyone is welcome, and it's free. You don't need to register beforehand. Bring your old printers,...
Clear traffic markings, litter control needed in city
I have not seen funds allocated for repainting the traffic lines on our city’s streets and roads—particularly along the “Gold Coast” section of Raeford Road. In certain areas, the lines are nearly invisible. On rainy nights, this becomes a dangerous situation. It is unclear why this...
Cumberland County Dropping Pet Adoption Fees Through Dec. 15
Adopting pets will be free at Cumberland County Animal Services during the Empty the Shelters event from December 1 to December 15. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors this nationwide event to encourage families to adopt pets. Normally, adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $70 for cats, which cover vaccines and other care.
Congratulations to Rep. Diane Wheatley
The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named Representative Diane Wheatley a 2025 Jobs Champion for her dedication to business and the people of Cumberland County based on the results of the NC Chamber’s How They Voted report. This annual report highlights state legislators’ voting records on bills critical...
Fayetteville City Council Members Sworn In; Derrick Thompson Named Mayor Pro Tem
On December 1, 2025, Fayetteville, North Carolina, held its City Council inauguration at the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University. Mayor Mitch Colvin and council members from all nine districts took their oaths of office for two-year terms.
App-First and Walk-In Only: Chick-fil-A at Bronco Midtown Marks a New Chapter on Murchison...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. One year after its ribbon cutting, the Chick-fil-A beside Fayetteville State University has settled in as a dine-in and carry-out hub—by design, without a drive-thru. Opened Sept. 9, 2024 after a Sept. 6 ceremony, the Bronco Midtown location is part of a...
Brunswick Co. commissioners unanimously opposed Chemours’ Fayetteville expansion
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Dec. 1. During the Monday meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that opposed the expansion of the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility. Concerns have been raised that Chemours repeatedly...
N.C. Woman Was Mauled to Death by Stray Dog After Jumping In to Defend...
A North Carolina woman was mauled to death by a stray dog after she tried to protect her own pet, authorities say. Deputies found 38-year-old Barbara Brewington deceased in the yard of her home on North Peavine Road near Bonnetsville on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 23. According to Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy...

















