Fort Bragg unit ‘made history’ in attacks on Iran with first combat precision artillery...
The Joint Chiefs' Chairman said soldiers with a Fort Bragg unit "fired the first precision strike missiles" ever used in combat.
Man charged with killing Cumberland County woman after threat case dismissed
A Fayetteville man has been charged with fatally shooting the mother of his child days after cyberstalking charges involving her were dismissed, court records reveal. Rodney Crockett Robinson Jr., 36, of Fayetteville, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Shayna Marie Raynor, 34, according to the...
Multiple teens charged in shooting death
ROWLAND — An investigation into a shooting at a party which resulted in the death of a teenager has led to the arrest of multiple teens. Investigators with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division have arrested and charged one 15-year-old, two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old, all of Red Springs with...
Robeson County deputies investigating after body found in vehicle
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County deputies are investigating after a body was found in a vehicle, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins’ office said Friday. Authorities are on scene in the area of Dogwood Trails Road outside of Parkton, according to the sheriff’s office. No additional information was immediately...
Medal of Honor recipient Herring to be featured on Historical Marker
RALEIGH — A man who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Pacific Theater during World War II will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. The marker commemorating the life and accomplishments of Rufus Geddie Herring will be dedicated Saturday,...
Moore County Schools celebrates middle school debate champions
Students from across Moore County Schools gathered at Sandhills Community College this week to demonstrate their skills in research, critical thinking, and public speaking during the district’s middle school debate competition. The event brought together middle school students from throughout the district to present...
St. Pauls reappoints Planning Board, ABC Board members
ST. PAULS — The St. Pauls Board of Commissioners voted to reappoint three members each to the town’s Planning Board and its ABC Board. The board gave unanimous approval to reappoint Mamie Anderson, Buck Terry and Debbie Inman to the Planning Board. It also approved for Mayor Jerry...
Army Special Forces Exercise to Span 28 Counties Across NC
Special Forces candidates from the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School will conduct a training operation spanning 24 North Carolina counties and four South Carolina counties between March 27 and April 9. Robin Sage serves as the culminating assessment for the Special Forces Qualification...
Public meetings will discuss new rules for cancer-causing chemical detected in North Carolina’s water...
State environmental regulators are seeking public input on new rules for a chemical linked to cancer that has been detected in North Carolina’s water supply. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has scheduled three public hearings starting next month to address the monitoring and reduction of...
Cumberland school board reverses some closure plans after outcry
. More than 450 parents and community members filled the auditorium at South View High School on March 10 to oppose the Cumberland County Board of Education’s recent recommendations to close nine schools, build three new one and eliminate year-round schooling. Following the public comments, the board voted to reverse...

















