New breakfast and lunch cafe opens in the Triangle. Where to find it
Johnston County diners now have a new place to grab breakfast and lunch. The Benson restaurant, at 12524 NC Highway 210 , adds to Triangle locations in Apex, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs and Raleigh. Eggs Up Grill , a South Carolina-based chain, just opened its newest Triangle location in Benson . It...
Now open: Wisco Taco Foxtrot brings Wisconsin fusion flavor to the Sandhills
After months of preparation, Wisco Taco Foxtrot is ready for takeoff! Now open, “WTF,” the Wisconsin‑inspired, aviation-themed taco restaurant, is bringing Midwestern flavors and a relaxed, colorful atmosphere to the Sandhills. Wisco Taco Foxtrot is inspired by owner Jim O’Malley’s Wisconsin roots and his passion for...
Funeral home and crematory starts new “Legacy” in Raeford
By Catharin Shepard • Editor • Comfortable couches, soft chairs, delicate chandeliers and a sense of quiet welcome, help make the new funeral home in Raeford put the emphasis on “home.”. That was Jonathan Prather’s goal in the designing and planning for Legacy Funeral Home: he didn’t...
Former ENC principal charged in Carteret County burglary case
A Dunn woman is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged break-in at a Carteret County home, according to court documents. Heather Findeisen Cole, of Hodges Chapel Road in Dunn, was charged by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office with second-degree burglary, felony larceny after breaking and entering,...
Body Of Missing Man Found In Robeson Co.
The discovery of a body in Robeson County ended a missing person investigation. On Monday, officers responded to the 200 block of Fodiesville Road just outside of Shannon on reports of a suspicious vehicle at a cemetery. Upon arrival, 30-year-old Michael Graham was found dead at the scene. He was last seen driving a...
Fayetteville location of chicken wing joint abruptly closes
A Myrtle Beach-based chicken wing restaurant abruptly closed its Fayetteville location this week. Dirty Myrtle Wing Company made the announcement in a Feb. 10 post on its Facebook page. "Thank you to everyone who has supported us . As of today 2/10 we will no longer continue operating the Fayetteville location. Come...
Lafayette Society creativity contests now accepting entries
The Lafayette Society is proud to announce that they are now accepting entries for the 2026 creativity contests. The Lafayette Society Creativity contests serve to encourage and promote excellence in creative expressions that express an appreciation for Lafayette’s timeless principles of liberty, equality, and...
Southern Pines council reviews funding, speed limits, policies
The Southern Pines Town Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday, and over the course of the meeting, the council discussed long-term planning, infrastructure, and quality of life considerations for residents. Funding and Budget Amendments. The council approved a series of budget amendments that will move forward...
Fayetteville makes the right call on the doomed Fire Station 4 | Opinion
Members of the Fayetteville City Council voted the night of Feb. 9 to tear down the unfinished fire station under construction on Bragg Boulevard and start all over again. While dramatic, the decision in the end was a no-brainer. Council members at their Monday meeting heard from Steve Moore, of construction...
Cumberland County deputy hits pedestrian in roadway
The deputy was responding to a 911 call for a missing person when the collision happened.
