Fayetteville NC

BENSON, N.C. — Rising star Jasmine Salinas and former IHRA World Champion Del Worsham earned No. 1 qualifying awards for the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes Friday at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series event at Darana Motorsports Park. Salinas rocketed down the drag strip in 3.004 seconds at...

Equine Fatality at Carolina International CCI & H.... The Setters’ Run Farm Carolina International and the Carolina Horse Park (Raeford, NC) are deeply saddened to announce that Heathcliff, a 13-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding competing in the Novice Rider division, collapsed and died as he and his rider, Angi...

CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Hope Mills man is headed to prison for 25 years after being convicted of multiple charges stemming from a 2024 theft. Kevin Penland, 39, was found guilty of possessing a stolen vehicle, trafficking methamphetamine 100 to 200 grams and possession of burglary tools used during the commission of...

Authorities said they received reports of a man firing a gun at cars driving by on Carthage Street in Cameron.

Authorities say a months-long search for a suspected gunman in a deadly Harnett County shooting ended on March 17, when deputies arrested 25-year-old Christionn Morquise Bristow. He is now in custody in Harnett County on outstanding warrants tied to a June 21, 2025 shooting in the Shawtown area of Lillington that...

ST. PAULS — Construction is running smoothly and progress is being made on a new wastewater treatment plant in St. Pauls, town officials say. Less than a year after starting construction, the project is about halfway done or a little more, said St. Pauls Public Works Director Danny Holloman.

Authorities in Johnston County say a joint operation this week uncovered a large stash of drugs, illegal alcohol, cash and gambling equipment at a Benson property. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents to carry out a search warrant on Wednesday...

Cumberland County Solid Waste and Sustainable Sandhills will partner to hold an Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Drive and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ann Street Landfill, located at 698 Ann St., Fayetteville. E-Waste disposal will be provided free of charge. On-site paper...

Cumberland County’s tech scene is buzzing with opportunities for cleared professionals and skilled developers. From mobile app design to cybersecurity leadership, these roles offer strong pay and mission-driven work.

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is bringing the Pulitzer Prize–winning play 'Driving Miss Daisy' to life in Fayetteville. Directed by Laura Josepher and starring Kim Zimmer, Marvin Bell, and Greg King, the show explores a 25-year friendship that grows across lines of race, class, and age.