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Robeson County man sentenced to life in prison for 2016 murder

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) – A Robeson County man will spend the rest of his life in prison. Daniel Richard Cummings was found guilty on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from a 2016 robbery and shooting. On Aug. 28, 2016, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...
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Pennsylvania soldier killed in crash remembered for “compassionate soul”

A U.S. Army soldier from Pennsylvania who was killed in a crash in North Carolina is being remembered for his "compassionate soul."
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Car breaks utility pole, flips in Southern Pines crash

A crash notification alerted emergency crews to a single-vehicle wreck that left a car overturned in Southern Pines on Wednesday night. The alert was received around 6 p.m., notifying authorities of a crash in the area of North May Street. Authorities at the scene told Sandhills Sentinel the driver was...
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Quick-thinking neighbors in Fayetteville help save man from dog attack

Brendan Webster said he was grateful for the neighbors who intervened after he and his dog were attacked.
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Man gets life sentence for killing Red Springs man nearly a decade ago, North...

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A man was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, nearly a decade after authorities said he shot and killed a Red Springs man, according to the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office. Daniel Richard Cummings was 30 years old when Nakoma Deshane Jacobs, 26,...
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Two charged for allegedly firing out of vehicle in Gray

Two men are facing charges after allegedly firing guns from a moving vehicle in Gray, according to police. A Cumberland County deputy saw muzzle flashes and heard gunfire from a passing vehicle while conducting traffic enforcement shortly after 1 a.m. on March 1, according to Lt. Joseph S. Dyar. “The...
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YMCA of the Sandhills hosts summer camp for kids

The YMCA of the Sandhills has opened registration for their annual summer camp for kids. Four locations will be open for day campers. Two are in Cumberland County (4028 Legion Rd. in Hope Mills, 2717 Fort Bragg Rd. in Fayetteville) and two are in Harnett County (Carlette Cagle Dr. in Cameron and 80 Word Church Ln. in...
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Celebrating the joyof reading: Read Across America Week in Cumberland County Schools

Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved to read. Being an introvert makes it easy to become completely absorbed and joyfully immersed in the pages of a good book. My Saturday trips to Barnes & Noble reflect a deep personal appreciation for literacy, which is why I value Read Across America for its...
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Vietnam Veterans, Gold Star Families to be honored

Vietnam veterans and Gold Star families will gather March 26 for a special luncheon hosted by VFW Post 670 and the Cumberland County Veterans Council, an event designed to honor service, sacrifice and lasting impact. The Vietnam Veteran & Gold Star Family Lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to...
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Holmes Security Systems acquires alarm monitoring accounts from Thompson Electric

Holmes Security Systems, one of the largest independent security companies in North and South Carolina, announces the acquisition of the accounts of Thompson Electric of Lumberton Inc. This transition ensures continued, uninterrupted monitoring and service for Thompson Electric customers as the company enters...

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