Jury rejects self-defense claim in 2024 fatal Spring Lake bar stabbing
Despite his contention that he acted in self-defense, a Fort Bragg contractor who represented himself at trial was found guilty of manslaughter recently in the 2024 stabbing death of an off-duty bartender at a Spring Lake-area sports lounge. Jurors found 36-year-old Sarker Kamrul Hasan guilty in the death of Derek Jame
Fayetteville Realtor Discovers Decades of Korean War Memorabilia in Home Shed
Elly Watts stumbled upon boxes crammed with letters, awards, and keepsakes that once belonged to a Korean War veteran and his wife. She'd purchased the Fayetteville, N.C., townhome back in February. The real estate broker came close to tossing everything out before curiosity got the better of her. Military.com has the
TOP SPORTS STORIES: Volleyball rallies to hand Hoke County only conference loss
ROCKINGHAM -- Beginning this school year's "Top Sports Stories" feature series is not one, but two rallies by the Richmond Senior High School volleyball team. In early October, the Lady ...
Crash at Southern Pines intersection sends one to hospital
One person was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at the intersection of U.S. 15-501 and Carolina Green Parkway. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 9:30 a.m. following a call that a Lexus and a Cadillac had collided in the roadway and were blocking traffic.
Three people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A North Carolina man is facing drug-related charges after police said he attempted to destroy evidence by placing drug paraphernalia in his mouth and crushing it with his teeth during a traffic stop. According to the Red Springs Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop as part of the Southe
The 2000 disappearance of 4-year-old Tristen Alan “Buddy” Myers from Roseboro, North Carolina
As of today, there are 75 missing North Carolina children who were reported to and listed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The missing children span from 1962 to 2026. Some of the children may be adults now.
Authorities investigating after body of Carthage man found in woods
A death investigation is underway after authorities located a body in the woods on Sunday morning. The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that on Sunday at approximately 10:01 a.m., deputies responded to the 100 Block of Reservation Road in Aberdeen regarding a call to investigate a person.
Next stop for Tigers’ Nelson is Fayetteville St.
State champion Ethan Nelson, who starred in Wilson Prep’s 1-A title win, has signed with Fayetteville State to play rover linebacker after weighing multiple Division II offers.
Cumberland County Schools shifts mean moves for more than 900 students
Two Cumberland County elementary schools have closed for good, but students at Manchester and J.W. Coon elementaries are not the only ones facing changes next school year. The Cumberland County Board of Education’s votes and recommendations on school consolidations and closures are expected to impact about 918 students
Salemburg to receivefree PFAS testing
The town of Salemburg will receive free testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as forever chemicals, in its wells, thanks to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have become a great cause of environmental concern in recent years. According t
