Fayetteville NC

Amid negotiations with the county, the Salvation Army decided to open the doors to its shelter on Alexander Street ahead of unseasonably cold January nights when ice hit the area and as much as 6 inches of snow fell Jan. 31. Some eight months earlier, the Salvation Army had closed the doors of its Alexander Street...

SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — The identities of three people killed in a crash in Harnett County this past weekend have been released, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. CBS 17 previously reported that three people died in a head-on crash between a Toyota Camry and a Chevy Z71 around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on NC...

Beauty retailer Sephora plans to expand its operations in Fayetteville, a Cross Creek Mall spokesperson confirmed to The Fayetteville Observer The mall’s Facebook post states “a beautiful new store is coming soon,” while showing a photo of a black and white bag similar to those used by Sephora. "We’re excited to...

Harnett County celebrated the opening of the Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center, formerly Magnolia School, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The event marked the completion of a two-year transformation project representing a major investment in workforce development and long-term...

In a significant shift to local civic engagement, the Fayetteville City Council voted to amend Policy 120.09, moving the traditional public forum to a new standalone session held on the first Monday of each month. Under the newly approved schedule, council work sessions will begin at 3 p.m., followed by official...

Fayetteville Public Works Commission will weigh whether to bump residential electricity prices by 13.45% across the next two years. The jump would roll out in stages. A 6.5% increase hits in May 2026, then another 6.5% follows in May 2027. Business customers face higher bills, too. Monthly facility charges and...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Feb. 17. During the Tuesday 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...

Something sure to satisfy a sweet tooth is coming soon to Southern Pines. The Peach Cobbler Factory, a rapidly growing franchise known for its fruit cobblers, banana pudding, cobbler shakes and other desserts, will open its 15th North Carolina location at noon on Saturday, Feb. 21. Located at 10574 U.S....

Judith Cage received her first $10,000 check for her catering service leading to her expanding her business, which now includes two restaurants. A small-business owner/caterer/chef in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Judith Cage, who credits recording artist J. Cole with helping her expand her business, recently shared...

The Veterans Memorial Park of America on Friday hosted 20 Veterans who were able to talk with a representative from the office of Veterans Benefits Administration from Fayetteville. “The Veterans Community Outreach Center served its mission today for the first time,” said Angela Norris, one of the organizers of the...