Gray’s Creek Horror, Woman Shot Dead Outside Home as Deputies Nab Suspect
A deadly shooting outside a Gray's Creek home Thursday night has Cumberland County investigators working a homicide case. Deputies say there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the public. Deputies responded to a home in the 4800 block of Backbay Road off Tom Starling Road, east of...
Minors charged with threats of mass shooting at Red Springs MS
RED SPRINGS — An investigation into threats made against school staff and students has led to charges being filed against two juveniles. On Thursday, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office was informed of threats made in a group chat to shoot staff and students at Red Springs Middle School.
PIT Maneuver Ends Chase On I-95
BENSON, N.C. — A high-speed chase that spanned several counties ended Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 near Benson after a PIT maneuver successfully stopped a fleeing pickup truck. The pursuit reportedly began in Hope Mills when police tried to stop the vehicle following a license plate hit from a...
Fayetteville isn’t ready for data centers — and residents know it | Opinion
Data centers, which power AI and other internet activities, have become controversial for raising utility bills and potentially harming the environment. Would-be developers are increasingly finding themselves in a fight with residents who don’t want data centers in their backyard; since 2023, 16 major projects worth...
Fort Bragg unit ‘made history’ in attacks on Iran with first combat precision artillery...
The Joint Chiefs' Chairman said soldiers with a Fort Bragg unit "fired the first precision strike missiles" ever used in combat.
Man charged with killing Cumberland County woman after threat case dismissed
A Fayetteville man has been charged with fatally shooting the mother of his child days after cyberstalking charges involving her were dismissed, court records reveal. Rodney Crockett Robinson Jr., 36, of Fayetteville, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Shayna Marie Raynor, 34, according to the...
Multiple teens charged in shooting death
ROWLAND — An investigation into a shooting at a party which resulted in the death of a teenager has led to the arrest of multiple teens. Investigators with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division have arrested and charged one 15-year-old, two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old, all of Red Springs with...
Robeson County deputies investigating after body found in vehicle
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County deputies are investigating after a body was found in a vehicle, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins’ office said Friday. Authorities are on scene in the area of Dogwood Trails Road outside of Parkton, according to the sheriff’s office. No additional information was immediately...
Medal of Honor recipient Herring to be featured on Historical Marker
RALEIGH — A man who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the life and accomplishments of Rufus Geddie Herring will be dedicated Saturday,...
Moore County Schools celebrates middle school debate champions
Students from across Moore County Schools gathered at Sandhills Community College this week to demonstrate their skills in research, critical thinking, and public speaking during the district’s middle school debate competition. The event brought together middle school students from throughout the district to present...
