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NC teen accepted at 91 colleges; earns $3M in scholarships

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) —  Mahogany Newkirk accepted her Associate in Arts degree from Central Carolina Community College. Next week, she’ll receive her high school diploma.  “It was like a surreal moment. I was proud of myself,” Newkirk said of her accomplishments.  She is enrolled at Harnett County Early College, where
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Sanford woman charged with fleeing, drug offenses after major U.S. 1 wreck

A Sanford woman has been arrested following a crash on U.S. 1 in Southern Pines that injured multiple people, including a 1-year-old child, on Saturday afternoon. According to records at the Moore County Detention Center, 32-year-old Kendra Snipes was booked into the jail Saturday afternoon following the wreck. Snipes
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White Oak students kick the tires on Chowan’s biggest vehicles

White Oak Elementary students inspected all kinds of heavy equipment and first-responder vehicles, making more than a little noise as they tried their hand at blasting the air horns and running the sirens. Vehicle Day was held April 29 for students in grades pre-kindergarten through second. The event featured several v
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Driver crashes into multiple vehicles after traffic stop in Moore County, several injured

Driver runs from traffic stop, crashes into multiple vehicles in Moore County, leaving several injured -- including a 1-year-old.
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Falcons duel in sudden death playoff at state championship

Southern Pines — Samar Sandhu ‘28 of The O’Neal School captured the individual title at the NCISAA Boys Golf State Championship following a dramatic five-hole sudden death playoff against teammate Luke Valkovics ’30 at Jamestown Park Golf Course on May 11 and 12. Sandhu and Valkovics...
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Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

Tuesday, April 28, was a great day to be a Bronco as Fayetteville State University (FSU) hosted a grand opening ceremony for their newly renovated Spaulding Building, now home to the Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services. The new facility represents the University’s largest investment to date in student ment
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Aberdeen man bags $130,000 Cash 5 jackpot

Jaquell Kelly of Aberdeen took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket on Wednesday and won a $130,000 jackpot. Kelly bought his lucky ticket from the Circle K on U.S. 15-501 South in Southern Pines. The odds of matching all five balls playing Cash 5 are 1 in 962,598.
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A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

In June of 2025, Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development (FCEDC) announced that it would be moving its headquarters to a new location that would also serve as a home for applied innovation, technology and training. Now, FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The...
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Critical Path Solutions celebrates new office building in downtown Fayetteville

A new chapter has begun for Fayetteville based general contractors Critical Path Solutions LLC. On Tuesday, May 14, the CPS team gathered with the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and friends and family to celebrate the opening of their brand new office space located at 265 Gillespie St. in downtown Fayettevill
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Youth to perform historical tributes honoring the legacies of heroes that shaped Fayetteville–Cumberland County

“Through Their Eyes, We Remember. Through Their Voices, We Honor.” Youth from across the Fayetteville community are bringing history to life through Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County, a retrospective performance celebrating the influential voices, extraordinary achievements and enduring legacies of hometown hero

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