First Tee takes a swing at new hub in Cameron
The First Tee – Sandhills youth golf organization is moving forward with plans to build a community learning hub and a nine-hole golf course on a 34-acre property outside of Cameron. The facility intends to serve “thousands of children and teens” across the region through programs that combine golf instruction with...
Founder Keith Allison Transitions to Chairman Role as Next Generation of Leadership takes Helm
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – October 8, 2025 – Building on decades of family leadership and service, Systel Business Equipment is pleased to announce the next phase of its leadership structure, designed to support growth, innovation, and continued stability for the years ahead. After deliberate planning and preparation, Systel...
Fayetteville State Planetarium Brings Back ‘Dark Side of The Moon’, Expands Programs
This fall, the Fayetteville State University planetarium will present the official 50th anniversary "Dark Side of the Moon" show. The newly updated dome will light up during homecoming weekend, marking FSU as one of the few select sites nationwide to host this special event. According to Planetarium Manager Joseph...
Cumberland County in Running For SteelFab $22M Expansion Project Adding 42 Jobs
County officials gave the green light Monday to back SteelFab Inc. with a $363,550 grant. The funds will support a $22 million plant growth plan in Fayetteville, adding 42 jobs. The plan will grow the current Country Club Drive site, which runs with 58 staff members. New workers will take...
Dad says son stabbed with pencil at Harnett County school
A Harnett County father says his son was stabbed with a pencil by another student at North Harnett Primary School.
Moore Teacher Write-Ups: Julie Wriston
Julie Wriston wants to keep things comfortable. In her 27th year of teaching, Julie teaches third grade at Southern Pines Elementary. Originally from Ohio, she came to the school in 2020. A graduate of Marshall University – where she majored in elementary education – Julie also has a master’s in special education.
3 killed, 1 critically injured in Fayetteville car crash
A single-car crash on Rosehill Road claimed three lives Wednesday night and left another person in critical condition.
19-year-old shot in Hope Mills, over 50 shell casings found at scene, deputies say
A 19-year-old was shot overnight Tuesday in Hope Mills, near the 500 block of Sandy Pines Court.
Fayetteville’s West Russell Street to Close for Railroad Repairs, Detours Planned
According to an announcement from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a section of the downtown corridor will be off-limits to make way for necessary railroad crossing maintenance. The road closure, affecting the stretch near Ray Avenue, will span from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as NCDOT reports. The affected...
FTCC announces new director of marketing and communications
Fayetteville Technical Community College is pleased to announce Valerie Newton as the executive director of marketing and communications. She started in the position Oct. 1, succeeding Catherine Pritchard, who retired at the end of August. Newton is a North Carolina native who has called the Fayetteville area home...
