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
Thousands of boots honor fallen soldiers at Fort Bragg: ‘Freedom is not free’
Each one represents a service member lost in combat since Sept. 11, 2001. The solemn display stands as a powerful tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of May 20 deadline to appeal property values
Cumberland County property owners have until May 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. to submit a formal appeal for their 2026 real property assessed value to the Board of Equalization and Review. Property owners may appeal their value by submitting a formal appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review. Property...
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two homes
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the start of construction at 621 Orange St. and 623 Orange St. this morning, May 15, with a groundbreaking ceremony. Lot 621 is being built for the Richardson family, and lot 623 is being built for the Hartsfield family. “We're getting ready to pour...
Child bit by exotic animal at zoo in North Carolina, report says
CAMERON, N.C. (WBTV) - A child was bit by an exotic animal at a zoo in North Carolina this past month. A report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) detailed an April 2026 inspection at Aloha Safari Park in Harnett County. The report labeled the inspection as “routine.”
Child bitten by sloth at NC safari park, USDA inspection report says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture called for enforced barriers between animals and guests at a Harnett County zoo after a sloth bit a child on the face, according to an inspection report filed last month. According to the USDA report on April 8, Aloha Safari Park in Cameron was hosting a public interaction event with
Golden Corral Favorites closes in Southern Pines
Golden Corral Favorites recently closed on U.S. Highway 15-501 and Murray Hill Road in Southern Pines. The first-ever Golden Corral Favorites opened roughly one year ago after Golden Corral’s first iteration of a fast-casual concept, Homeward Kitchen, closed in February 2025. “This 4,200-square-foot restaurant will ret
Cumberland County Hospital System seeks to relocate 11 operating rooms to Cape Fear Valley...
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Cumberland County Hospital System is seeking to relocate 11 operating rooms to its main hospital, state officials said Thursday. According to state officials, the hospital system filed a certificate of need application with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to mo
In-state TE schedules official visit to ECU
Another top East Carolina tight end target has scheduled an official visit to Greenville. Phoenix Barnes, an in-state tight end from Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, N.C., revealed earlier this week he will visit the Pirates' campus on June 11-13. In addition, Barnes is also set to visit Appalachian...
Celebrating 45 years: Systel Business Equipment represents a legacy of commitment to quality service
With the 45th anniversary of Systel Business Equipment, many things have changed over the years, but they would say their commitment to high-quality customer service has stayed true and been the key to their success. In 1981, Systel began in a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville, and has

















