Fayetteville NC

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, a city in the Sandhills of North Carolina will transform into a magical, Victorian-era Christmas wonderland. For the past 26 years, downtown Fayetteville has celebrated A Dickens Holiday, bringing to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Costumed carollers, town criers,...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. If you’ve noticed more cameras out at the food court, you’re not imagining it. Kissoul inside Cross Creek Mall is drawing sweet tooths and selfie-takers with Hong Kong–style egg waffles, “smoky” dry‑ice drinks and premium ice cream—an eye‑catching combo...

A 28-year-old man with ties to Sampson County will likely spend his life behind bars after a Duplin jury found him guilty on a laundry list of

"What we're seeing is that they can occur at high levels in people." Scientists make disturbing discovery in blood samples: 'Gives us a glimpse into the past' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Coffee lovers in the Sandhills will soon have another destination for their morning brew, as Starbucks confirmed plans to open a new location in the Morganton Park South development in “winter of 2025.”. Now nearing the end of development and construction, the new store is adjacent to the BJ’s...

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PEMBROKE, N.C. (WBTW) — The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina announced it has received a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The Lumbee Tribe is launching Project CREATE (Career Readiness and Educational Advancement Through Native Youth Empowerment), something the tribe calls a “transformative...

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (WBTV) - A scratch-off ticket from BJ’s Wholesale Club delivered a six-figure lottery win to a Richmond County man this week. Anoulak Thaodara of Rockingham bought the winning $30 Carolina Black Premier ticket from the store on Southern Road in Southern Pines. To Thaodara’s surprise, he...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around fayetteville.

City of Fayetteville Assistant City Manager (ACM) Jeffrey Yates is celebrating a new accreditation after recently receiving the Credentialed Manager (CM) designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Yates has over 20 years in public service experience and has held a variety of local...