Hoke County Schools announces leadership transitions
Hoke County Schools is pleased to announce a series of leadership transitions across the district as it prepares for the upcoming school year. Sandy Grove Middle School and East Hoke Middle School will welcome new principals for the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. Stephanie McGirt will lead East Hoke Middle. Dr....
Georgia man sentenced for stealing more than $65K worth of equipment from Sampson County...
SALEMBURG, N.C. (WNCN) — A Georgia man was sentenced to federal prison for stealing $65,000 worth of farm machinery and equipment from a business in Sampson County, prosecutors said Tuesday. According to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Roderick Michael Bates...
WNC Celebrates Grand Opening of Cliffmore Park Affordable Senior Housing Community in Growing North...
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry joined Resource Housing Group, Inc. and East Carolina Community Development, Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of Cliffmore Park, a new 72-unit affordable housing community for adul
Sandhills summer camps are navigating extreme heat, here’s what they’re doing
Summer camps are working hard to keep children safe in the heat.
Lumbee Tribal Council Votes to Explore Gaming Options After Amendment Fails
The Lumbee Tribal Council voted 17-1 to let its attorney look into ways the tribe could start gaming operations, according to The Robesonian. This came after tribal members rejected a constitutional amendment on a related issue. The vote happened during an emergency meeting two days after more than 62% of voters said n
NC farmers and workers prepare for extreme heat amid ongoing drought
Working in the heat is routine for many agricultural workers, but persistent triple-digit temperatures are creating growing concerns for both crops and the people tending them.
Red Springs Artspace opens ‘575’ exhibition
RED SPRINGS — The Red Springs Artspace hosted the opening reception of “575 | Recognition” last Wednesday evening. The juried exhibition, a competitive showcase of artwork, features the works of 20 local artists and is a celebration to honor the Lumbee Tribe’s recent achievement of full federal recognition.
Threads of Memory: Massey Hill Mill House preserves community woven together by family, work
Long before Fayetteville became synonymous with military service, another industry helped define the city and shape the lives of generations of local families. Inside a modest home tucked along Camden Road, those stories still live. The Fayetteville History Museum will open the doors to the historic Massey Hill Mill Ho
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra celebrates Fourth of July
This Independence Day carries special meaning as we mark another milestone in our nation's journey since its founding in 1776. The free admission concert at Festival Park on Saturday, July 4, offers more than just entertainment. It's an opportunity for our community to come together and reflect on our shared history, t
Troy’s Perspective: County, City need to come together
Cumberland County and Fayetteville are poised to tackle the important challenge of consolidating 911 services for our community. Although this is a long-overdue step, they are eager to move ahead and focus on creating a safer, more efficient future for all residents. But as they say, the devil is in the details.

















