Fayetteville NC

A recent CityView Magazine column by Claudia Zamora celebrates the often-unseen contributions of Latina women in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. The piece profiles three women — Valerie Adissi, a salon owner who creates a welcoming space for connection; Junia Cedano, a Spanish teacher at Alger B. Wilkins High...

The May 2025 shooting death of a 19-year-old Autryville man has been ruled a justifiable homicide, 5th Prosecutorial District Attorney Ernie Lee said earlier this week. Lee said he came to that conclusion after a lengthy Sampson Sheriff’s Office investigation detailed the events that unfolded the day of the shooting,...

On March 25, 2026, deputies responded to a road rage call in Raeford where a driver pointed a gun at another motorist. A traffic stop was made on Fulton Street, leading to the arrest of Rasheen Simmid Peterkin and Derrick Antoine Jones. A vehicle search found:

The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge without any sign of slowing down. According to AAA, the average cost of gasoline in North Carolina is, as of this writing, $3.52 per gallon ($4.98 for diesel), an increase of 30% since last month. This is putting a lot of pressure on Fayetteville residents and making...

Cumberland County off-duty officers are involved in the deadly Hope Mills shooting, and the NCSBI is investigating the circumstances of the incident on Seattle Slew Lane.

ELON – The Elon softball team received a complete-game, nine-strikeout performance from junior Anna Dew, but could not keep pace with Campbell as the Camels earned a 3-1 win in extra innings in the CAA series opener on Friday at Hunt Softball Park. Elon (11-22, 5-2 CAA) dropped its...

Cumberland County’s healthcare scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for nurses and specialists. Whether you’re after travel assignments or steady full-time work, there’s something here worth a look.

Members of the Crains Creek Fire Department assisted motorists at a two-vehicle crash on Friday morning. On social media, the Crains Creek Fire Department wrote they were called to the collision on Highway 690 outside of Vass just before 10 a.m. The crash site was near Flat Road. The crew...

Cumberland County Community Development has released a draft of the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback during the review period, which is open through April 20, 2026. The Annual Action Plan outlines projects and funding priorities for the program year...

All month long, April 1–30, kids can join the Kelvin Scavenger Hunt at the Cumberland County Public Library. Kelvin the robot is exploring fun science careers—from lab work to engineering—and he’s hiding in five spots around the Youth Services area.