Two candidates arise during Roseboro’s filing extension
ROSEBORO — The town of Roseboro’s extended filing period for what would be a vacant commissioner seat in November has drawn two ca
Troll Door in Southern Pines Still a Mystery
Driving into Southern Pines, you may have noticed a tree with a tiny troll-sized door wedged into a tree in front of Jay’s Food Mart and gas station. Exactly how long it’s been around we couldn’t say, but it’s been around long enough to have a mortgage and hopefully a better interest rate than us. The real question...
Cape Fear Botanical Garden Holding Natural Fairy House Workshop August 23
This summer, Cape Fear Botanical Garden welcomes visitors to craft enchanting miniature dwellings at their fairy house workshop. Set for August 23, 2025, the evening session runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at their Fayetteville location on 536 N Eastern Blvd. So, how does one make a fairy house? It...
Autopsy report reveals Wake County shooting death may have been accidental
The shooting death of a Fayetteville man in Wake County this past winter may have been accidental, according to a recently released autopsy report. Shawn Darnell Rouse, 38, was found fatally shot on Stag Trail near Wendell just before 6 p.m. Feb. 1, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office said. Beyond identifying Rouse,...
One arrested, one injured after crash on U.S. 1 in Cameron
A Cameron crash Friday evening resulted in one driver in jail on suspicion of impaired driving after rear-ending another driver. The two-vehicle crash happened on U.S. Highway 1 just south of N.C. 24-27 around 7 p.m. According to authorities on scene, a Dodge Charger was traveling south on U.S. Highway...
FTCC & Cumberland County host 7th Annual Food Safety Forum
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Environmental Health Division of Cumberland County Department of Public Health and the Culinary Art’s Department of Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) partnered to host the 7th Annual Food Safety Forum. Held in the FTCC Culinary Dining Room, the event invited guests from a...
Benson Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Serious Hit-And-Run Crash
BENSON – The Benson Police Department is actively searching for a vehicle involved in a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday afternoon, leaving one person hospitalized with significant injuries. The incident took place shortly after 12:00 p.m. near the intersection of West Parrish Drive and South Lincoln...
Fayetteville State freshmen get cheers and a helping hand on move-in day
Hundreds of faculty staffers and fellow students got up bright and early Friday to give new Broncos and their parents a hand as they start their journey at FSU.
Man Accused Of Stealing Vases From Local Graves
A Dunn man is facing 137 criminal charges related to recent grave robberies throughout the Dunn area. Jason Chatham Brickhouse, 49 and homeless, is accused of stealing nearly 100 bronze vases from graves at Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn and Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Lillington. Brickhouse is charged with 44...
Bradford Pear Bounty Program Returning to Fayetteville in October
Get ready Fayetteville, on October 11, you can get a free native tree in exchange for removing Bradford Pears from your yards. The swap runs from 9 to 11 a.m. at the NC State Cumberland County Extension Center in Fayetteville. Pre-registration is required. To receive your free tree, visit the...