Fayetteville NC

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — If you’re driving through downtown Fayetteville, expect a different route. Construction is now underway around the historic Market House, closing part of the traffic circle on Hay Street and sending drivers on detours as crews begin months of pedestrian safety and accessibility upgrades. The

Both directions of Raeford Road near Ireland Drive in Fayetteville will shut down starting July 13. N.C. Department of Transportation crews found an old culvert buried more than 20 feet deep. They need to remove it before installing a new drainage pipe. The closure will last about two weeks. Workers...

"I'm noticing the plants are drying out, the animals seem stressed, I'm seeing more birds visiting puddles to get water"

Cumberland County opened cooling centers as temperatures climb into triple digits this week. The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, per the Cumberland Country website. Heat index values will hit 103 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Several government buildings will serve as cooling center

Cumberland County residents faced higher costs of living in 2025. Researchers at two institutions found that residents need to earn more than in previous years to cover basic expenses, citing increases in housing, food and transportation costs. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a living wage is "t

Fort Bragg has set a date for the closure of the All American gate, rerouting traffic to other gates while crews replace the aging Gruber Road bridge and make road improvements. The installation's main gate will close at 5 a.m. Monday, July 27 and remain closed for about two years, according to a July 1 news release. T

Just weeks before a Cumberland County man was scheduled to stand trial in a 2023 shooting death, prosecutors dismissed the first-degree murder charge against him due to a lack of evidence. On April 29, the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office dismissed the charge against Glenn Richard Tedder II, 35, in the kill

Capt. Porter has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism and a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of the College community. Over the past several years, she has capably performed many of the responsibilities associated with the assistant director role, earning this promotion throug

Hoke County Schools is pleased to announce a series of leadership transitions across the district as it prepares for the upcoming school year. Sandy Grove Middle School and East Hoke Middle School will welcome new principals for the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. Stephanie McGirt will lead East Hoke Middle. Dr....

SALEMBURG, N.C. (WNCN) — A Georgia man was sentenced to federal prison for stealing $65,000 worth of farm machinery and equipment from a business in Sampson County, prosecutors said Tuesday. According to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Roderick Michael Bates...