Fayetteville NC

Brightspeed Partners with Fascinate-U Children's Museum to Provide Free Admission to End of Summer Block Party. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Fascinate-U Children's Museum is proud to announce Brightspeed as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 End of Summer Block Party, making it possible for families to enjoy the annual celebra

BENSON, N.C. — Five local students planning careers in healthcare have received scholarships from Eastern Carolina Medical Center and Dr. P.K. Vyas. The annual scholarship program recognizes graduating seniors from Triton High School, Midway High School and South Johnston High School who have demonstrated academic achi

Today, as in most city's across the country, transportation in downtown Fayetteville is dominated by automobiles. In the early 1900s, however, streetcars once crisscrossed the budding metropolis on steel rails that stretched out from the city center. From 1907 to 1921, Fayetteville operated a system of electric rail ve

SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — Sampson County Public Transportation has launched two new fare-free services designed to connect residents and students with education, healthcare, employment and other essential destinations. The SCC Campus Connector provides free transportation for eligible students traveling to and from Sampso

Cumberland County will host meetings in August and November. Residents can meet with commissioners. The first session happens Aug. 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bethany Rural Fire Department. According to the Cumberland County website, Coffee with the Commissioners is a series of gatherings designed to give residents a...

The Cape Fear Botanical Garden secured a $500,000 endowment in mid-June. The Cumberland Community Foundation provided the funds to expand educational programs for kids. The Cumberland Community Foundation Kids in the Garden Fund will help the 80-acre site continue its youth outreach and add new offerings. The endowment

Fayetteville State University landed a $6.5 million pledge from an Anonymous Trust to fund summer courses at no cost. It's the biggest donation the school has ever received, according to an FSU news release. The funds will pay tuition, housing, and meals for students who sign up for the 30-60-90...

"[Chemours] would get to propose the projects it funds, without input from North Carolina."

LILLINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A grandmother died and her grandchild is still hospitalized following a Harnett County head-on crash that also killed a...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Douglas Byrd High School staff notified the School Resource Officer (SRO) of someone sleeping in a car in the...