Fayetteville charges ahead with electric bus launch
Fayetteville has taken a bold step toward sustainability with the launch of its first battery electric buses, marking a major milestone in the city’s long-term commitment to clean energy and environmentally responsible public transportation. On April 10, city leaders, transportation staff, and community members...
Fort Bragg soldiers prepare for All American Week 2025 to celebrate 82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg is gearing up for All America Week 2025 , which celebrates the 82nd Airborne Division, also known as America's Guard of Honor. This year's theme is "We're All American and proud to be." "When you look at the 82nd Airborne Division, these are the best-trained, best-equipped and best-led paratroopers on the...
Seed Exchange Library encourages growth in Fayetteville
The Seed Exchange Library at Cumberland County Library is a unique, donation-based initiative that allows patrons to borrow seeds for their gardening projects. Located at the Headquarters Library at 300 Maiden Lane, this library offers a variety of seeds, including vegetables, flowers, and herbs. The seeds are often...
Explore dark side of Fayetteville with true crime tour
Are there any True Crime fans out there? Do you know about the Eastburn family murders of 1985? Or the 1970 murder of the family of Jeffrey MacDonald? What about what Ann Simpson did to her husband in 1850? Sign up for the Fayetteville True Crime Tour to learn about these stories and more.
Rams’ Locklear inside top 20 at golf regionals
SOUTHERN PINES — Purnell Swett golfer Logan Locklear narrowly missed advancing to next week’s state championship as he competed Mo
Pinebluff Fire Department receives Woodmen donation
The Southern Pines Chapter 851 of Woodmen of the World recently donated new equipment to the Pinebluff Fire Department. Woodmen members Barry Blasko and Richard Wentland made the presentation to the department. Pinebluff Fire Chief Johnathan Richardson said they had older equipment that needed to be replaced, and...
Southern Pines sets public hearings for draft budget
The Town of Southern Pines presented the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) draft budget and has scheduled two public hearings. “This budget reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional services, ensuring public safety, and advancing long-term priorities through strategic investments...
Town of Angier Food Truck Rodeo May 17
The Town of Angier is hosting a Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jack Marley Park, 245 E Williams Street, Angier, North Carolina. Angier is in Harnett County, 22.6 miles south of Raleigh, and 15 miles from Fuquay-Varina. 20 food trucks...
Local Fayetteville favorite now serving breakfast four days a week
Dogslingers at The Depot is now serving breakfast Wednesday through Saturday. The restaurant began their expanded hours on May 1, offering an expanded menu featuring breakfast sandwiches, tater tots and coffee. Mike and Jennifer Adams opened the brick and mortar location of their popular hot dog stand at 2801...
Gas station clerk shot, killed in robbery on NC 87
A shooting took place at 5331 NC-87 at Marathon Gas in an incident that deputies said was a robbery. An employee of the gas station was shot dead.