Town announces discharge of 1766 gallons of untreated wastewater
The Town of Southern Pines announced that, on April 13, there was a discharge of untreated wastewater of an estimated 1,766 gallons near 125 Lakeside Court. The untreated wastewater was discharged into Mill Creek. “The Town Utilities Division was notified of the event at approximately 3:50 p.m.,” said the Town...
Multiple business developments move forward in Southern Pines
The Southern Pines Town Council spent nearly four hours Tuesday night debating future development projects, infrastructure planning, and long-term budgeting. The council reviewed several proposals for development in the area, including proposed changes at Tyler’s Ridge and a potential Mavis Tire location in Morganton P
Corvias Foundation Advances Education and Career Readiness for Military Families at Fort Bragg
FORT BRAGG, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2026-- The nonprofit Corvias Foundation reinforced its commitment to military-connected families with a free college and career resource fair at Fort Bragg with local, regional, and national partners to help families and their students navigate multiple paths to education and
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With SUV
DUNN, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon on N.C. Highway 55 near Green Path Road, in northern Sampson County, outside of Dunn. According to Sgt. Ashley Duff with the Highway Patrol, troopers responded around 12:06 p.m. to...
Last remaining US tire manufacturer Goodyear announces plans to cut tons of jobs
Getty Goodyear plans to close its Fayetteville , North Carolina , tire manufacturing plant by the end of 2027, impacting up to 1,700 employees. The company stated the closure is necessary to strengthen its competitiveness and adapt to changes in the industry. This decision follows Goodyear reporting $249 million in l
State of Fort Bragg 2026
America’s Home of the Airborne is not standing still. Leaders of Fort Bragg detailed an ambitious transformation agenda during the annual State of Fort Bragg address, announcing a major gate closure, multi-million dollar infrastructure investments, and new initiatives aimed at modernizing America’s premier installation
Red Devils’ Ellerbe 3rd in long jump at track states
GREENSBORO — Several Red Springs track and field athletes made their presence felt at the NCHSAA 4A state championship in Greensboro Wednesday. T.J. Ellerbe had a strong performance in the boys long jump, placing third with a measurement of 21 feet, nine inches, to give Red Springs an elite performer in that event.
Deadly gunfight erupts after driver shoots into police station, NC sheriff says
A driver killed while exchanging shots with a deputy had allegedly been shooting at the town’s police station minutes earlier, according to investigators in eastern North Carolina. The gunfight happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday in Elizabethtown, and the driver has been identified as 50-year-old Michael Bynum Horne Jr
Fayetteville buffet restaurant closes; property on market for $2.8M
The longtime Sandpiper Seafood Buffet on North Eastern Boulevard in Fayetteville closed in mid-April, and the property is now on the market for $2.805 million. Commercial real estate listings identify the 3.38-acre property at 411 N. Eastern Blvd. as a redevelopment opportunity. The site includes the former restaurant
Hundreds to lose jobs with major manufacturer expected to close North Carolina plant
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Hundreds of people could be without jobs as a major manufacturer is expected to shut down a North Carolina plant by the end of 2027. Goodyear recently told employees of the planned closure in Fayetteville, local economic leaders said. CBS affiliate WNCN reported that nearly 2,000...

















