Fayetteville NC

A Fayetteville man was sentenced to at least 12 years in prison recently for the fatal shooting of an Army veteran near Hope Mills in 2024. Malik Lamont Jenkins-Leavell, 21, pleaded guilty March 4 to second-degree murder and was sentenced to between 12 and 15 years, five months in prison in the death of Lamarvion...

The North Carolina dining landscape is undergoing a significant "portfolio rebalancing" this spring. As we move into April 2026, the Tar Heel State is seeing a shift away from oversized, high-overhead legacy storefronts toward leaner, tech-integrated models. Driven by rising labor costs and a massive push for digital...

Format: 18 holes on Monday and with an 8:05 am start. 18 holes on Wednesday with 8:05 am start on #1 and #10. Final Round Coverage 11 am - conclusion, plus awards presentation. Fairfax, Va. – The Patriots Vaughn McMeans led the team in the opening round of the Babygrande Golf Donald Ross Collegiate Classic today in...

The Cumberland County Council on Older Adults is inviting senior residents and caregivers across Fayetteville and Cumberland County to attend the upcoming Scam Jam Prevention Program, a community event designed to strengthen awareness, confidence, and protection against financial fraud. Scams: A Growing Threat to...

Some couples see their wedding day as the perfect chance to step into a story they have always loved or a world that reflects who they are. A fairytale celebration surrounded by flowers. A dramatic gothic evening filled with candlelight. A celebration under the stars inspired by science fiction and imagination....

The Architectural Survey of West Southern Pines is now complete by the Town’s contracted consultants at HMW Preservation. The project was funded through a 2022 Underrepresented Communities Grant from the National Park Service’s Federal Historic Preservation Fund. The survey documents approximately 250 historic...

The Easter Bunny arrives at Cross Creek Mall on March 13. Families can visit for free. Photo packages cost money if you want them. The bunny sets up shop at the Food Court in the Fayetteville shopping center, staying through early April. Kids can walk right up without planning ahead, though parents may book time...

Two soldiers at Fort Bragg rapidly developed and prototyped a new case to protect drones that are jumped out of aircraft during combat missions.

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a hiring fair on Tuesday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FAST Transit Center, 505 Franklin Street. FAST is currently hiring for helpful, service-oriented people. Those interested are encouraged to apply online at FayettevilleNC.gov/Jobs before attending the...

This past weekend was certainly exciting, with horse and rider duos competing at all levels – from Starter through 4*! We’re excited to be celebrating our Weekend Winners here in our weekend recap. Congrats to all on successful outings, with a special shout out to the winner of...