Fayetteville NC

HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — A Harnett County school teacher was arrested Thursday following an investigation into illegal substances on campus, according to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. Jocelyn Lee McArthur, 33, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver on or near...

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating after human remains were found in an abandoned lot on Thursday night, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office (RCSO). RCSO responded to the 100 block of Blanks Road in St. Paul's in reference to skeletal remains being located. Deputies contacted...

NORTH CAROLINA — A domestic dispute between two off-duty law enforcement officers turned deadly Friday night in Cumberland County, according to officials. Deputies with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said they were called just before 11 p.m. to the 1600 block of Seattle Slew Lane in Hope Mills. When deputies...

The disappearance of Kent Jacobs remains one of the most heartbreaking missing person cases connected to Hope Mills, North Carolina. More than 2 decades have passed since he vanished on March 10, 2002, yet the case still carries a strong emotional weight for the people who remember it. What happened to Kent Jacobs...

NORTH CAROLINA — A Raeford man was arrested Thursday after deputies discovered fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs during a traffic stop linked to a reported road rage incident, according to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the incident began when a driver reportedly pointed a gun at another motorist...

NORTH CAROLINA — Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are continuing to push south across the state Friday night, delivering much-needed rainfall to several regions while signaling a shift to cooler conditions overnight. Radar imagery shows bands of moderate to heavy rain stretching from the Triad region...

PEMBROKE — Poor offensive execution cost the Purnell Swett girls soccer team Wednesday, as the Rams lost 1-0 against the Cape Fear Colts. This was the Rams’ third straight loss, as they continue to search for solutions on the pitch. “(Cape Fear) took advantage of their chances and...

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission voted Wednesday to hire Harper General Contractors for $133.7 million. They'll build PFAS filtration systems at two water treatment plants. The decision lets the city comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency anti-pollution rules. Construction starts late summer and...

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their 2026 Opening Day roster on Wednesday. The team will be managed by Carlos Lugo. Steve Serratore is the hitting coach, and James Wiseman is the pitching coach. Fayetteville will feature the top two prospects in the Astros farm system in franchise history with outfielder...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Cumberland County Animal Services in Fayetteville, NC, has several wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.