Track list of new J. Cole album is packed with Fayetteville references
Fayetteville has been at the forefront since J. Cole announced the Feb. 6 release date for his final album , "The Fall-Off." His localized approach has resulted in billboards springing up all throughout the rapper’s hometown. The 2-6-26 release date is an homage to the All-American City, nicknamed the 2-6. The Grammy...
Eggs up Grill Officially Opens in Benson, Bringing New Daytime Dining Destination
February 04, 2026 // Franchising.com // SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Eggs Up Grill is now open in Benson, North Carolina. The new restaurant brings the brand’s welcoming breakfast, brunch and lunch experience to the growing Johnston County community. The Benson location is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team...
Building collapses after fire at Sampson County dog breeding business
About 40 dogs were reportedly inside when flames consumed the building.
Community Connect Series: Holistic Health – Feb. 25
The Southern Pines Land & Housing Trust will host a Community Connect Series event focused on holistic health. Attendees will learn how to confidently navigate the healthcare system while understanding when and how to incorporate natural herbs and supplements into their wellness routines. The educational session will...
Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board seeks businesses to participate in 2026 “My Future So Bright”...
The Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board is actively seeking local businesses to participate in the MFSB & NextGen Summer Work Program – a valuable resource to help supplement a business’s summer staffing needs while investing in the area’s future workforce. Access motivated young workers at no direct cost...
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Lee, February 4th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week for 2-4-26 is Brandon Lee, Lieutenant with the City of Fayetteville Fire Department. Brandon started his firefighting career at Pearce’s Mill Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in July 2011 and later went part-time, he is now a Lieutenant with Pearce’s Mill. In December of...
House of Raeford CEO receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) honored House of Raeford Farms’ CEO and owner, Robert C. (Bob) Johnson, w
Monster trucks roar to life at Crown, Feb. 14
Monster trucks are not just vehicles-they are 10,000 pound beasts that shake arenas and create memories fans carry with them for decades. Sport pulls people through raw power, theatrical personalities, and the concept of physics seems like a mere suggestion. —Andrea F on Unsplash, More Than Motors. The Crown...
Methodist University named a “2025-26 Must-Watch University in the U.S.”
Methodist University continues to earn national and international recognition for its approach and success in higher education. In the December 2025 issue of Higher Education Digest, the University is the cover story and featured as a “Must-Watch University in the U.S. for 2025-26.” The story says MU is “redefining...
Cumberland County Schools announces schedule changes for Wednesday
For the third day in a row, students in Cumberland County Schools will have an asynchronous remote learning day on Wednesday, the district announced Feb. 3. Members of the district’s Auxiliary Services team assessed road conditions Tuesday, and several roads, parking lots and entryways in shaded areas were still icy,...

















