Death of Red Springs man under investigation
RED SPRINGS — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is investigating the death of a Red Springs man who was recent
Former Robeson Co. school coach charged with gun crime, police say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Police arrested a former Red Springs High School assistant coach Wednesday in connection with a gun incident last month, according to Red Springs Police Chief Antoinette Locklear Hurtt. Hurtt said Officer A. Lazaro responded to Red Springs High School on January 20, in reference...
910 Space Demands Fight With J. Cole Over Alleged Diss On “The Fall-Off”
According to fellow North Carolina rapper 910 Space, J. Cole reignited their feud on the latter's new album "The Fall-Off."
Austin Thompson’s former teachers testify: ‘How did this ever happen?’
Austin Thompson's defense team called several of his former teachers to the stand.
Sandhills Community College recognized with excellence award at Raeford-Hoke County Chamber of Commerce meeting
Sandhills Community College was recently recognized with a Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce annual business dinner held on Jan. 29, 2026. The award recognizes a mission-driven nonprofit that serves Hoke County with purpose and passion. The recipient demonstrates meaningful, visible...
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Taking on New Look for 2026, Ying-Yang Twins Headlining
Over 44 years, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has had a number of different looks as it celebrates community every year. For this year's festival on April 24-26, another big new look is in order. At a media night event Wednesday in Downtown Fayetteville, Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said the festival...
Fayetteville MSA professionals appointed to state boards and commissions
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein appointed Neisha Wetzel of Hoke County to the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Wetzel is a licensed physical therapist in North Carolina with 18 years of experience and is dual board-certified as an...
Backlash grows over Cumberland consolidation plans, parents & students weigh in
School officials have approved a series of school consolidation recommendations that could close nine schools.
Local diners share the best Fayetteville-area spots for date night
People have favorite steak houses, bomb sushi spots and strong opinions on the best place for barbecue, but when it comes to date night, the setting often matters as much as the menu. If our survey results are any indication of how the wider Fayetteville public feels, an Italian restaurant is the place to go for date...
Docs: Soldier originally from Indiana apprehended in North Carolina for child exploitation
An Indiana man stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina is now facing multiple felony child exploitation charges after police allegedly discovered child sex abuse material in his possession. According to court documents, Aidan Borowicz, 22, is currently charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor....

















