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J. Stephenson Barbecue Company is proud to announce the opening of its new flagship restaurant located at 5531 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills, North Carolina. Founded by North Carolina pitmaster and restaurateur Jerry Stephenson, J. Stephenson Barbecue Company represents the culmination of decades spent in competitive B

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In an increase of bears roaming neighborhoods throughout central North Carolina, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has started a new campaign to help residents if they come across a bear. According to wildlife officials, two black bears were spotted last week in central N.C. — one seen on ca

Scientists and researchers are uncovering evidence that links oral health and dental care with heart health. Here's what studies reveal and why it matters.

Cumberland County officials are considering a temporary halt on new data center developments, just two weeks after the City of Fayetteville voted to pause on similar projects.

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (WNCN) — A Sanford woman is facing eight charges, including possessing fentanyl and meth, after a Saturday morning chase that ended in a Southern Pines crash, injuring a baby and two women, deputies said. Although her license was previously revoked, the 32-year-old suspect was spotted by a deputy S

City Manager Douglas Hewett presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Operating Budget to the City Council and the public at the Budget Work Session on Thursday, May 14. The recommended budget totals $322,813,979. The budget reflects the City's commitment to delivering quality public services while remaining fiscally

A former Benson police officer accused of raping a woman allegedly met her while responding to a theft call, a newly released search warrant states. Peter Alphonso Blake, 33, of Clayton was arrested last month on multiple charges, including forcible rape and kidnapping, The News & Observer previously reported . He had

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (18-21) concluded the six-game series on Sunday afternoon against the Delmarva Shorebirds (14-25) from Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Jesus Carrera was on the mound for Fayetteville against Caden Hunter of Delmarva. At the top of the first inning, Fayetteville designated hitter Kevin Alvarez hit

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (WNCN) — Two women were injured along with a baby in a Southern Pines crash during a short chase from Aberdeen late Saturday morning, reports said. The Southern Pines Police Department confirmed a three-car crash along U.S. 1 at Saunders Boulevard on Saturday. Police said that four people were take

Golden Corral’s fast-casual test concept, Golden Corral Favorites, has quietly shut down its Southern Pines outpost after roughly a year in business. The drive-thru-forward unit that took over the old Homeward Kitchen space now sits dark along U.S. Highway 15-501 near Murray Hill Road, leaving the chain’s smallest-form