Red Springs police search for woman accused of assaulting person ‘with disabilities’
RED SPRINGS, N.C. (WBTW) — Red Springs police are asking for help finding a woman wanted for allegedly assaulting a person “with disabilities,” the department said Tuesday on Facebook. Allene Graham, also known as Lena Collins, is wanted on charges including robbery with a dangerous weapon, felonious breaking or...
New Commissary Kitchen Opening in Fayetteville, NC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — County Commissary 1 LLC is preparing to open a commissary kitchen and ghost kitchen hub for local food trucks and mobile food businesses at 3915 Ramsey St, Suite 107, Fayetteville, NC 28311. Owner Dyrall Hardy told Business Debut he is waiting on a health department inspection...
No charges are expected after woman hit, killed by driver in Fayetteville, police say
Officers responded to the scene just before 3 a.m.
Used bookstore around since the ’80s has reopened on Bragg Boulevard
After more than a year away, BJ's Used Books is back in business at a new location off Bragg Boulevard. Owner, Rudy Edwards, said Jan. 2 that the bookstore reopened Christmas Eve at 2636 Bragg Blvd. Suite 100, within the Eutaw Village Shopping Center. Edwards runs the business with his sister, Nancy Edwards. “We...
Lady Raiders sweep field events at Patriot Polar Bear Meet
SOUTHERN PINES -- The Richmond Senior High School girls' indoor track and field team started 2026 in a big way during a meet last Friday. One of 11 high schools competing in the Patriot Polar
YMCA of the Sandhills Celebrates 175 Years of Y Impact
To kick off the celebration for the YMCA’s 175th anniversary in the U.S. in 2026, YMCA of the Sandhills is rolling back the join fee to just $1.75 from January 1-31. From group fitness classes to youth programs, swim lessons for all ages to volunteer opportunities, the Y offers something for everyone. Learn more and...
Updates on major construction projects provided to Fayetteville City Council
The Fayetteville City Staff provided an update on progress towards major construction projects during the City Council Work Session on Jan. 5. In March 2016, Fayetteville voters passed a $35 million bond referendum for parks and recreation. Several projects have been completed. The completed projects include Senior...
Massey Hill Lions Club holds annual oyster roast
The Massey Hill Lions Club presents the 53rd Shuck’n for Sight Oyster Roast, an all you can eat event, held on Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The oyster roast will take place at 1613 Camden Road. Tickets are $50 and are available at Massey Hill Drug Store, 1072 Southern Ave., at Classic Coiffure’s Hair and Nail...
Town of Benson warns residents of utility payment scam
Benson officials warn of scam emails posing as utilities department, urging residents not to pay deposits via links and to call Town Hall to verify bills.
Tiny houses village initiative would help homeless veterans in Fayetteville: ‘We owe them’
The nonprofit expects to break ground within the next six months. The first group of veterans is projected to move into the village by 2027.
