Fayetteville NC

As a proud employee of Cumberland County Schools and a lifelong member of this community, I believe strongly that a unified front should always be conveyed in public venues when possible. At the same time, there are moments when the future of our schools and neighborhoods requires us to speak thoughtfully and clearly...

Multiple units responded to a structure fire after a mobile home caught fire just before 2 a.m. Friday morning. According to Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue, crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Airport Road, and the first arriving unit reported a working fire with visible flames coming from the mobile home.

Visitors are invited to celebrate the International Day of Forests at Carvers Creek State Park, known as the crown jewel of the Sandhills. The park protects the Longleaf Pine ecosystem, which once covered 90 million acres but now occupies only 3% of its original range. These trees depend on regular, low-intensity...

VASS, N.C. (WNCN) — A wildfire in the woods Friday evening had ten fire departments battling to save multiple buildings in Moore County. According to Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue, crews responded around 5 p.m. to a large woods fire between Union Church Road and Vass-Carthage Road in the Vass area. The North Carolina...

A two-vehicle crash along Union Church Road at Grady Road just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday sent four people to the hospital and temporarily shut down the roadway as crews worked the scene. According to troopers, the crash happened when both vehicles were traveling toward Vass on Union Church Road. Investigators...

Cumberland County’s building scene is buzzing this month, with several hands-on roles open for folks who like to see real results from a day’s work. From concrete crews to VA hospital projects, there’s something for every skill level.

Kids ages 6–11 can enjoy a magical afternoon at the Cumberland County Public Library during the Terrific Tuesday: Fabulous Fairies program. The session includes lively read-alouds, fairy-inspired games, and a creative craft where children can make their own tie-dye fairy and fairy door to take home.

Emarald Diamond is only 11, but the Spring Lake sixth grader is already leaving her mark on the community through her organization PB&J for the Homeless. Established when she was just 6 years old, the program provides pajamas, blankets and jackets for people in the community who are experiencing homelessness. Pretty...

A celebration of life for Dr. Menno Pennink, who passed away on March 14 at age 90, will be held at 4 p.m. on May 6 at Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville. Dr. Pennink, a retired neurosurgeon, was known for his decades-long commitment to revitalizing downtown Fayetteville. He invested in restoring historic...

Celebrate National Reading Month at Pages of the Pines, a local author festival happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026. From 10 AM to 2 PM, the Southern Pines Public Library will host authors for teens and adults, while children’s book authors will appear at Spring into Reading at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and...