JCC Receives $3.6 Million Grant To Prepare Workforce For Vulcan Elements
FOUR OAKS – Johnston Community College (JCC) has received more than $3.6 million in GoldenLEAF funding that will fuel a strategic partnership with Vulcan Elements, a cutting‐edge manufacturer of rare‐earth magnets. Vulcan Elements recently announced its intent to build a large‐scale manufacturing facility in Benson....
NC: Vulcan Elements Selects Johnston County for 1,000-Job Factory, Investing Nearly $1B
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Vulcan Elements Inc., a manufacturer of rare earth magnets, will invest $918.1 million in the town of Benson to expand its magnet production capacity and establish the largest magnet factory in the world outside of China. The company will add 1,000 new jobs to Johnston County.
North Carolina’s Stunning State Park Is A Treasure Trove Of Scenic Trails Near Fayetteville
Only 23 minutes from Fayetteville, a popular North Carolina vacation spot, lies an outdoor playground that's simultaneously serene and raw. Carvers Creek State Park may go unnoticed between the Tar Heel State's headliner destinations like Asheville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Carolina Beach, but with...
4-year-old boy found injured in middle of road in North Carolina
ANGIER, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies in Harnett County are investigating after a young child was found injured along a road Sunday afternoon, officials said. The incident involved a 4-year-old boy just before 2:45 p.m. Sunday along Harnett Central Road, about 5 miles southwest of Angier, according to authorities. The boy...
Dogs in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Fayetteville, NC?
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around fayetteville.
Car overturns in Southern Pines crash
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Indiana Avenue and North Bethesda Road in Southern Pines Sunday evening. Authorities on scene told Sandhills Sentinel that during the collision, a Hyundai sedan was sent off the roadway, where it overturned and landed on its roof with the...
The Controversial Silence: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Fayetteville Mugshots Instagram Account
The Fayetteville_mugshots Instagram account, known for its regular posts of mugshots, has recently raised questions among its followers due to its sudden silence and deletion of all posts since June 2024. The account, despite its controversial nature, served as a reminder for some to stay vigilant in their community....
Cumberland County man killed in overnight motorcycle crash
A passenger on the motorcycle escaped with only minor injuries, police said.
WATCH: Dave Doeren’s Postgame Press Conference After NC State’s Win Over FSU (with transcript)
Head Coach Dave Doeren met with the media for his postgame press conference after NC State’s 21-11 win over FSU this evening. You can watch the video above, and read the transcript below. _________________________________________________________________________________. First, I just want to say thank you to the...
‘Fort Bragg Cartel’ author discusses drug trafficking and murders impacting the U.S. Special Forces
About five years ago, a hunter found two dead bodies with bullet wounds dumped in a corner of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Both men were members of the military and both were involved in dealing drugs. Author and investigative journalist Seth Harp dove into the story from there. An Iraq...

















