Music, fireworks and heat: Fayetteville prepares for busy Fourth of July celebration
The annual event at Festival Park is designed to bring the community together through live music, patriotic pride and a focus on safety.
SPPD investigating second shooting in six days
The Southern Pines Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on W. Illinois Avenue on Friday morning. At approximately 1:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of W. Illinois Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located numerous spent shell casings in the road. The investigation deter
Triangle fire crews taking extra steps to keep safe in the heat
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With triple-digit temperatures expected through the Fourth of July weekend, fire departments across the area are taking extra steps to keep crews safe. Firefighters said they are preparing for longer calls, faster fatigue, and more fireworks-related emergencies. Josh Skulnik has been with the Cap
Forged Check Investigation Leads Detectives To Suspect
CLAYTON, N.C. — An investigation into a counterfeit check cashed at a bank in the Flowers community has resulted in the arrest of a Fayetteville man on multiple felony charges. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the case stems from an incident reported May 6 at the Fifth...
Kevin Alvarez hits a grand slam as Fayetteville wins second straight over Hill City
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (39-38, 7-5) took on the Hill City Howlers (33-45, 2-10) in game three on Thursday night at City Stadium. Nick Potter was on the mound for Fayetteville against Erigaldi Perez of Hill City. The game was scoreless in the first two and a half innings. In the...
Scammers targeting families of inmates in North Carolina county, sheriff says
A scam is targeting the families of inmates in Cumberland County, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Bullet sparks small fire at Southern Pines home during overnight shooting
An overnight shooting before 2 a.m. Friday left visible damage to a home in the 900 block of W. Illinois Avenue, near S. Gaines Street, in Southern Pines. One of the bullets also apparently sparked a small fire. After officers arrived and began investigating the shooting, they requested the fire...
Georgia Thief Sentenced To Prison For Sampson County Identity Theft And Wire Fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Roderick Michael Bates, 56, to over 4 years in federal prison. He pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud for stealing from a local farm machinery and equipment business in Salemburg. Bates used stolen identities with fake driver’s licenses to secure...
NCDHHS: Four applicants compete for fixed PET scanner
FAYETTEVILLE -- Four applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire a fixed PET scanner in response to a need ...
Cumberland County Planning & Inspections rolls out online permitting tools
Cumberland County Planning & Inspections has announced online tools designed to offer a user-friendly, streamlined permitting process for residential and business customers. Residents or business owners can apply for permits through the EnerGov Permit Self Services window on the Planning & Inspections webpage here or v
