Fayetteville NC

Fayetteville music artist Iron Lunggs made a strong statement during her recent appearance on DJ Remedy’s Freestyles podcast, bringing confidence, personality, and sharp bars to the mic. From the start, she made it clear that her new project, Class in Session, is about setting the record straight. As she told Remedy, “It’s really to school a couple on a few things that they think...

BENSON, N.C. — A routine emergency medical response in Benson turned violent, leading to the arrest of a local woman on multiple charges, according to authorities. Johnston County EMS and Johnston County deputies were called to a residence on May 2 after a neighbor reported finding a woman outside the home, unclothed, lying face down and screaming.

Construction is set to begin Friday on a new Fire Station 16, a $10.8 million facility that will relocate the Fayetteville Fire Department’s company from a temporary site and serve as the first project delivered under the City’s 2022 Public Safety Bond. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for...

Walmart will remake 37 stores across North Carolina in 2026. Four sit in the Fayetteville area. The company shared this plan on April 16. The remakes will bring new layouts, tech, and services to each store, along with more healthy food choices and popular items that shoppers want right now. Shoppers will find brands like De'Longhi, Oura, Jessica Simpson, and Lemme on shelves. Interactive...

Good evening, North Carolina. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Our next cold front is steadily marching our way, and as soon as early Wednesday a few showers will become a possibility. Large intervals of Wednesday will be dry, but by the end of the day, a pretty good coverage...

As summer settles into Fayetteville, the sounds of live music will soon echo along Cape Fear River as Rock’n On the River returns for another year. What began as a single concert has grown into one of the city’s summer traditions, offering a free, family-friendly space where music and community come together. Now a staple of the local entertainment scene, Rock’n On the...

Dutch Bros opened its first location in Fayetteville on Sunday, May 3. The store, located at 3619 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, N.C., drew a massive crowd of locals eager to taste the brand's signature coffee and energy drinks. The Dutch Bros menu includes specialty coffee, smoothies, teas, freezes, lemonade, exclusive Dutch...

A motorcyclist was airlifted after crashing in the Woodlake community near Vass on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Woodlake Boulevard at the intersection of Loblolly Drive. According to radio traffic, the motorcyclist was ejected and lost consciousness for a brief period. The motorcycle ended up in...

Three former detention officers in Harnett County are facing charges following an investigation into alleged excessive use of force at the county detention center. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation launched the investigation on January 2, 2026, at the request of the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office. The alleged incidents took place on December 27 and December 30, 2025...

A new restaurant in Southern Pines is serving the Sandhills with farm-fresh flavors and local fare with a flair. Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap recently opened in the Morganton Park South Shopping Center, joining a growing lineup of eateries in the area. The new restaurant centers its concept on ingredients...