Fayetteville NC

Dedicated to enhancing the quality and spirit of community life in Cumberland County, the Cumberland Community Foundation’s annual GivingTuesday campaign has benefited local nonprofits since 2020. This year, the campaign saw record growth, with $4.1 million raised compared to $2.88 million in 2024. “We were really...

In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That...

At 74, Joyce Bryant has a lot to be proud of: a loving family, a happy retirement from a long career and a very independent spirit. “Some people might say I’m too independent,” she said. “I try to do things on my own. Very rarely would I ask anyone for help, and I’ve got to be really down to where I just can’t do it...

Across the state and in the Triangle and Sandhills, celebrations were underway Wednesday night to welcome 2026.

Cape Fear Valley Health Named U.S. News & World Report 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital. U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Cape Fear Valley Health as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital. This designation recognizes hospitals that provide essential...

The woman's 1-year-old daughter remains in critical condition after the deadly fire at Kensington Place Apartments.

Music artist Niesey Brown joined DJ Remedy on “DJ Remedy Freestyle” podcast recently, delivering a candid conversation about resilience, the return of lyricism, and her highly anticipated project, “Emotional Gangster.”. During episode 91, the Fayetteville native discussed the shifting climate of hip-hop, expressing...

A familiar face in Raeford has a brand-new badge. With his family and friends gathered in support at city hall Tuesday, Ray Crumpler of the Raeford Police Department took the oath to become the new Chief of Police. Chief Crumpler has served with the department for over 20 years, including seven years as assistant...

Benson seeks residents to fill multiple vacancies on town boards and committees; applications now open online and at local offices.

Fayetteville bid farewell to a handful of restaurants and food trucks in the past year. The businesses that closed up shop in Cumberland County in 2025 ranged from longtime favorites to newcomers less than a year on the food scene. Here's a roundup of 15 restaurants that closed in Cumberland County in 2025. New...