Cumberland County ranks fourth in NC as fentanyl overdose deaths persist
Amid recent Fayetteville police warnings of an increase in suspected fentanyl overdoses, Cumberland County ranks fourth among North Carolina counties for fentanyl-related deaths. Fentanyl is a fully synthetic opioid that can be fatal in small amounts. Illicit fentanyl is also frequently mixed with other drugs, includin
Lumbee Tribal Council opens written comment period on draft gaming ordinance
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Enrolled Lumbee tribal citizens can now submit written comments on a proposed gaming ordinance as the Lumbee Tribal Council continues a series of public hearings on the draft measure. The Tribal Council announced Monday that the written comment option is active through 8 a.m....
10 North Carolina Counties Where Black Bears Are Becoming A Common Sight
Remember that scene in Over the Hedge where a bear casually strolls into a suburban neighborhood like it owns the place?. North Carolina residents are getting their own version of that story, and it is happening more often than you might expect. Black bears are pushing into new territory across...
Moore Teacher Write-Ups: Lynn Pennington
Early on, Lynn Pennington wanted to pursue architecture. A native of Robbins, Lynn attended Sandhills Community College and Montgomery Community College after finishing high school. At a time when working remotely was reserved for very few, becoming an architect would’ve required her to leave the area. It was a...
FTCC offers Electrical Contractor’s License Prep Course
Fayetteville Technical Community College is offering an Electrical Contractor’s License Prep Course designed to help technicians take charge of their careers and advance toward becoming licensed independent electrical contractors in North Carolina. The course provides targeted exam preparation training with comprehensi
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026: Join ABC11 in Taking Steps Across the Region
In North Carolina, more than 210,000 people live with the disease, supported by an estimated 338,000 caregivers.
Four flavorful years; Ichi-Kaku Owner Chef Yohei Kamiya reflects on four years in business
Fans of flavor in Fayetteville, N.C., are already familiar with Chef Yohei Kamiya (Chef Yohei), the powerful personality behind Ichi-Kaku 一角 Ramen Japanese Restaurant. Since opening its doors in March of 2022, Ichi-Kaku has been providing authentic Japanese street food, tonkotsu ramen and teppanyaki, bringing inspirati
Jamaican Olympian Inez Turner Takes Full-Time Senior Woman Administrator Role at Fayetteville State
Dr. Inez Turner has shifted into a full-time senior woman administrator position at Fayetteville State University. She stepped down from coaching. According to Fayetteville State, the 1996 Jamaican Olympian accumulated 28 CIAA championships and 28 Coach of the Year honors since 2017. Turner guided the Broncos' cross co
White coat ceremony marks milestone for Fayetteville medical school
The first class of students at Fayetteville's newly opened medical school took part in a longstanding medical education tradition Friday. The 64 members of the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine's Class of 2030 received their white coats in a ceremony Sept. 11 that symbolizes the trust, res
WECT INVESTIGATES: Smithfield hit with $35K in penalties after death investigation
TAR HEEL, N.C. (WECT) - A massive Bladen County pork processing plant recently paid more than $35,000 in federal penalties following an investigation into an employee death earlier this year, records show. In January, 43-year-old Abundio Villa Miranda died at the Smithfield Foods plant in Tar Heel. Lisa Lanier, an...
