Harnett Area Rural Transit System Seeks Public Input on Transportation Needs
Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) is seeking community feedback through a public survey to better understand residents’ transportation needs across the County. The survey will remain open until Friday, October 24, 2025. HARTS is exploring new transportation options to better serve residents traveling to...
The Corpsman’s Cargo: Advanced training provides needed skills on and off the battlefield
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit capabilities by equipping hospital corpsmen with advance trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program offered by Navy Medicine. These paramedic-qualified corpsmen will become an...
Audit faults Benson spending, bookkeeping
BENSON — The audit of Benson’s 2023-24 finances paints a harsh picture: overspending, sloppy bookkeeping and enterprise funds running on fumes. But it also comes with one bright spot — no irregularities in the town’s numbers. “Obviously, the timing of the audit was not on track...
Southern Pines Boofest – Oct. 24
Boofest will kick off Halloween festivities in downtown Southern Pines on Friday, Oct. 24. Trick-or-treating at local businesses begins at 5 p.m., followed by games, crafts, and family activities at Downtown Park starting at 5:30 p.m. A Best Dog Costume Raffle will give pups a chance to show off their...
2 fired rifle shots into the air outside Red Springs bar, police say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Two men are facing charges after Red Springs police said they shot multiple times into the air Friday night outside the Truth Bar and Lounge on Main Street. Stephen Chavis and Quah-May Haywood were arrested after officers saw one of the men “discharging a rifle into the air and shooting...
18-year-old driver seriously injured in Fayetteville crash
It happened on John B. Carter Road Monday morning.
Newly released intense 911 calls from Western NC during Hurricane Helene
CBS17 is the first news outlet with newly released redacted 911 calls during Helen from Buncome County. Those 911 calls were routed 300 miles away to Fayetteville's 911 Call Center.
Fayetteville State’s defense swarms Virginia State in 34-14 win
The Fayetteville State Broncos have staked their claim to be placed among the top contenders in the CIAA, taking down the reigning conference championship runner-ups, Virginia State, in a 34-14 home-opening win. This is the first time Fayetteville State has won consecutive games since 2023, becoming one of two teams...
Police issue 55 citations, make 3 arrests during US 1 checkpoint
The Vass Police Department held a late-night checkpoint along U.S. 1 on Friday, resulting in dozens of citations and several arrests. Officers set up under the North Alma Street overpass, monitoring both northbound and southbound traffic from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human...
Midway takes down James Kenan
Midway volleyball returned home Tuesday afternoon, picking back up Swine Valley 2A/3A Conference play after an extended road trip. The Lady Ra
