With GenX on its mind, Wilmington passes resolution opposing Chemours’ proposed expansion
With little discussion, the Wilmington City Council recently passed a resolution unanimously opposing a proposed expansion of Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant. "Council urges the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant regulatory bodies to deny any...
Holston, Earnest claim $20K wins at Fall GALOT 250
DUNN, NC – FTR Events kicked off the weekend at Darana Motorsports Park last weekend with their Fall version of the GALOT 250, crowning winners on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Racers competed in a 32-car shootout on Thursday, and for $20,000 on Friday and Saturday along with a second chance race.
Walk to end Alzheimer’s in Fayetteville raises more than 100K in Fayetteville, NC
More than 1,000 area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fayetteville in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Segra Stadium. The event, presented by McKee Homes, raised $166,000 so far to fund research, reduce risk, increase early detection, and provide quality care and support to...
Cumberland County Schools launches Family Ambassador Directory; now seeking ambassadors
Cumberland County Schools (CCS) has launched a new Family Ambassador Directory to help families connect with the individuals who support family engagement in schools across the district. The directory includes each school’s designated Family Ambassador along with photos, brief bios and a “Connect with Your Family...
Pair accused of stealing $7,000 in items from gas station in North Carolina
ROCKFISH, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies in Hoke County are looking for two men who broke into a gas station and stole more than $7,000 worth of cigarettes and other tobacco products on Halloween. The break-in and brazen theft was reported around 4 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Refuel Gas Station located at 7486 Rockfish […]
Unraveling the Mystery of Illegal Trash Dumping
The act of illegally dumping trash, particularly large items, is a perplexing issue. It's baffling why some individuals would go to great lengths to dispose of their waste inappropriately, risking legal repercussions, rather than simply disposing of it with their regular household garbage. This behavior is not only...
Three injured after juvenile driver falls asleep, crashes vehicle into pole in Cumberland County
Three injured after juvenile driver falls asleep, crashes vehicle into pole in Cumberland County.
World Day of Remembrance honors young road accident victims
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol hosted gatherings across the state today, including in Greenville, for the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims. Events were held in Fayetteville and Salisbury as well, honoring those 19 years old and younger who lost their lives...
Deputies seek duo who stole $7,000+ in cigarettes, tobacco in Hoke County break-in near...
ROCKFISH, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies in Hoke County are looking for two men who broke into a gas station and stole more than $7,000 worth of cigarettes and other tobacco products on Halloween. The break-in and brazen theft was reported around 4 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Refuel...
‘It’s still like a dream’: Parkton elects first-ever Native American mayor
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A newly elected mayor is making history as the first Native American ever to lead his town. Parkton, a small town in Robeson County that was incorporated back in 1901, has elected a Native American Mayor, Edward Lowery Jr. “I never dreamed of becoming mayor...
