Fayetteville PWC Spending $57m to Upgrade Utilities for Titanium Plant Area
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission will spend $57.6 million across four years to bring power to an announced titanium manufacturing plant in north Fayetteville. According to a report from Myron Pitts at The Fayetteville Observer, this investment rebuilds 11 miles of subtransmission circuits, expands one substatio
2 injured in shooting on Yates Ranch Road in Hope Mills, police say
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Two people were hospitalized after an early-morning shooting in Hope Mills on Tuesday, according to police. Officers with the Hope Mills Police Department responded around 1:45 a.m. to the 2100 block of Yates Ranch Road following reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they...
Free summer meals in Wake and Cumberland counties
Free summer meals are being offered in Wake and Cumberland counties.
Cumberland County Dept. of Social Services to Host Project Fresh Start event on June...
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services, in partnership with Life is Worth Living, will host the Project Fresh Start 2026 Annual Information Session on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. The event is for individuals with past criminal offenses and will take place at the Department of Social Services,
Fatal stabbing near Red Springs under investigation
RED SPRINGS — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is investigating the death of a man who was stabbed during an argument with a family member. On Saturday, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Robeson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 800 block of McBridge Road, just east of Red Springs, in re
North Carolina police chief resigns after podcast controversy
RED SPRINGS, N.C. (WBTW) — Red Springs Police Chief Antoinette Hurtt has submitted her resignation effective immediately, according to a statement from the town. The town manager was notified of the decision via email at about 5:20 p.m. Friday, officials said. Hurtt’s resignation letter says she reached the conclusion
Home man built with own hands destroyed by fire
A Cameron home that a man built with his own hands displaced his family of five, spanning four generations, after a devastating fire on Monday morning. Authorities said there were two residents in the home when the fire broke out off Hancock Road near the Moore border in Lee County, but they were able to get out after
Red Springs’ police chief resigns citing town manager ‘overstepping her power’
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Former Red Springs Police Chief Antoinnette Hurtt resigned last week after just five months on the job, citing overcontrol by the town manager. "It was many different things. Especially with the town manager, her intervening into police operations. To me, her power, she was overstepping he
Warbirds Stifle Howlers Comeback to Split Series
A Nick Monile home run in the eighth halted the Hill City Howlers comeback as the Wilson Warbirds hung on to win 11-6 on Sunday afternoon. The Warbirds, despite being held to six hits, found ways to capitalize on walks and Howlers mistakes to put 11 runs on the board. With the win, Wilson earned a split of the series.
Red Springs town manager sends rescue squad notice to vacate town-owned building
RED SPRINGS, NC (WMBF) - A letter was given to the Red Springs Rescue Squad informing them of a notice to vacate. Last Wednesday, the town manager of Red Springs sent the letter to the rescue squad announcing that they can no longer occupy the town-owned building at 209 West 4th Avenue.

















