Wawa puts a toe in Buc-ee’s turf with new ‘travel center’ in the South
Up until now, Buc-ee’s has operated gigantic interstate stops catering to heavy long-distance traffic and Wawa has stuck to small convenience stores mostly serving local communities. That’s about to change, as Wawa debuts a new super-sized format in the South. To be clear, Wawa’s first move into the...
Man Deemed ‘Hero’ In Midnight Rescue
Twenty-four-year-old Brett Baker was driving home from the gym early Tuesday morning, July 29, when he saw an SUV speed around him and crash into a grove of trees. The wreck happened shortly after midnight along a stretch of U.S. Highway 401 across from Rawls Camp Road. The often busy highway was dead and silent...
Davies joins women’s soccer coaching staff
BUIES CREEK – Campbell women's soccer head coach Jeff Gross has announced the addition of Hannah Davies who will serve as assistant coach. Davies joins the Fighting Camels after a five-year playing career with stops at The University of Texas Permian Basin and Lees-McRae. "We welcome Hannah to Campbell...
Glenn Adams Steps Into FSU Board Chair Position Through 2027
The Board of Governors picked Glenn Adams to guide Fayetteville State University's Board of Trustees until 2027. Adams returns to direct the 13-member board for a second time. "I am honored to be appointed chair of the FSU Board of Trustees and take seriously the roles and responsibilities that come with confidence...
Wawa’s New Travel Center In North Carolina Set To Be Largest Format Facility To...
Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date. Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, making it the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date, according to a staff report from...
Gambling machines, computers seized in Fayetteville raids, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Sixteen gambling machines and dozens of computers used for “illegal gaming operations” were seized after search warrants were executed in Fayetteville, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. The raids were conducted by the sheriff’s office as well as Homeland Security Investigations...
Robeson’s Boys of Fall are back
“In little towns like mine that’s all they got / Newspaper clippings fill the coffee shops / The old men will always
Raleigh, NC Weather Alert: Patchy Fog Brings Low Visibility Across Central North Carolina Saturday...
Raleigh, N.C. – Drivers across central North Carolina woke to foggy conditions Saturday morning, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile in some locations. The National Weather Service cautions that sudden shifts in visibility may make morning travel hazardous, particularly in low-lying or rural areas. According...
Water contamination creates uphill battle for Roseboro resident
ROSEBORO – What began as a personal effort to rebuild a family home has become a months-long dispute involving water contamination, prop
8 Ball Pool & Jazz Lounge showcases local artists
8 Ball Pool & Jazz Lounge is hosting a special event featuring four local creatives exhibiting their art on Aug. 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.. There will also be a mixologist serving up specialty drinks. The evening will also feature jazz music and refreshments. Two of the featured artists...