Excessive speed a factor in deadly crash that killed 3 E.E. Smith High School...
The crash took place on Rosehill Road shortly after 7 p.m.
Fayetteville Fire Department celebrates new firefighters at graduation and recognition ceremony
City officials, family and friends gathered Oct. 9 to recognize and celebrate new, promoted and retired firefighters at the graduation and recognition ceremony hosted by the Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD). “Tonight, we are celebrating new beginnings, promotions, retirements and those recognized for exemplary...
Autryville drone competition like an audition
Last week, I was in Autryville, watching a drone competition. That is misleading. I was maybe five miles from Autryville. The place I was at, known as TRC — which stands for “The Range Complex” — has an Autryville address. Autryville is in Sampson County, barely. We were in rural eastern Cumberland County.
Chemours’ audacity: Fayetteville Works plant wants to expand PFAS | Opinion
The Chemours Fayetteville Works wants to increase production of PFAS, a toxic pollutant. This comes as an unpleasant surprise. I’d have thought the chemical company might be more interested in limiting production of PFAS, aka per-and polyfluoroalkyl compounds. They have been linked to cancer in lab animals , and...
Home, business burn in Southern Pines fire
A fire heavily damaged a home and business on the 200 block of South Bennett Street in Southern Pines on Wednesday morning. Heavy smoke and flames engulfed the home around 9 a.m. near the downtown area. The property served as both a residence and a home-based business. Fire officials told...
North Carolina House Fire Prompts Response From More Than a Dozen Firefighters
Dozens of Firefighters Respond to Home Fire in North Carolina I remember scrolling through the news Monday evening when I […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Raleigh builder, NCHBA team up to support family of fallen Harnett County deputy
The North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) has partnered with a local builder to build a home is being built to benefit the family of a fallen first responder in central North Carolina. Builders Honor First Responders is a new project. Raleigh-based New Home Inc. is leading the construction of...
Step into Wonderland: Tea Party at Lazy Fox Lavender Farm
This October, the serene charm of Lazy Fox Lavender Farm in Cameron will take a whimsical turn as it transforms into the fantastical world of Wonderland for the Mad Hatter Tea Party. Guests are invited to tumble down the rabbit hole and join the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat for a one-of-a-kind tea...
College-style dining facilities coming to Army bases
The U.S. Army has signed a contract to create dining venues at several installations aimed at revamping soldiers’ culinary experience, the service announced Sept. 30. The Army Nonappropriated Fund Contracting Office at Installation Management Command, G9, awarded Compass Group USA a concession contract Aug. 28 to...
NCDOT awards resurfacing contract for Cumberland County
The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $2.7 million contract last week to improve thirteen miles of Cumberland County roads. Highland Paving, a local contractor, will do the work, which will include milling and resurfacing the roads, placing permanent lane markings and, in some cases, widen the roadway to...

















