St. Pauls, Red Springs advance to boys Robeson Cup final
PEMBROKE — For the first time in the history of the boys Robeson Cup, there will be a champion other than Lumberton. St. Paul
Interim Benson manager recommends budget fixes
BENSON — The Board of Commissioners might cure Benson’s budget ills with a mix of spending cuts and optimistic revenue forecasts. To begin closing a nearly $600,000 budget hole, interim Town Manager Steven Harrell first suggests not hiring some folks. “After talking with department heads, we are recommending...
Judge orders Cumberland County motel to be demolished
A judge ordered a motel in Cumberland County to be demolished.
SECU Foundation’s $110K grant powers FSU internship that boosts Fayetteville’s workforce
Fayetteville State University and the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation hosted the inaugural SECU Foundation & Preceptor Luncheon on Aug. 7 on campus, celebrating the results of a $110,000 grant for student internships and regional workforce support. This summer, as part of the annual SECU Public Fellows...
Cape Fear Valley to host free health clinic, screenings at Umoja Festival
Cape Fear Valley Health will offer free health screenings as well as free on-site one-on-one appointments with providers during this year’s Umoja Festival on Saturday, Aug. 23. The health clinic and screenings will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside Smith Recreation Center at Seabrook Park, near Fayetteville State...
Cumberland County neighborhood supports demolition of Coliseum Inn
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County neighborhood let out a sigh of relief after Superior Court Judge James Floyd Ammons Jr. ordered the demolition of the Coliseum Inn within 90 days. “It’s about time,” former Cumberland County Commissioner Charles Evans said. “It’s something the residents in that...
Back to school: Return to the classroom for students in Raleigh, Durham and Cumberland...
Students on the traditional calendar year head back to class.
Dunrovin Country Store: Everything you need to know
If you are looking for the most eclectic store ever, you have to head to Dunrovin Country Store in Vass, NC, which is part store and was formerly part exotic animal sanctuary. For more tips, planning your trip there, check out all of our post about the Sandhills region. When...
Smithfield Fresh Meats sued over pregnant worker’s firing
Smithfield Fresh Meats is facing a federal lawsuit from the EEOC, which alleges the company refused pregnancy-related accommodations. The post Smithfield Fresh Meats sued over pregnant worker’s firing appeared first on AGDAILY .
Campbell University medical student elected to national medical society board of directors
Fourth-year Campbell University medical student Asia-La’Rae M. Walker is determined to help people. To improve their health and their lives, by treating them with compassion and empathy. Walker, of Greensboro, was recently elected to serve as the student member on the board of directors for the Society of Teachers...