Bulldogs’ McBryde, Purcell sign to WSSU
ST. PAULS — If the bond of brotherhood between Yoshua McBryde and Jakhi Purcell wasn’t already clear, their college recruiting process made it all the more apparent. Each of the St. Pauls standouts had several collegiate offers, including some of the same ones. Ultimately, they chose to go together, and their signing...
Harnett County will host an upcoming meeting to discuss county-wide survey results
Harnett County launched a community survey in December 2025 to gain feedback from residents regarding the strengths, challenges, and priorities. This was the first comprehensive survey that the County has conducted. The survey results will help to guide future planning, decision-making, and service improvements....
Energy Saver NC program provides rebates to lower power bills
MAXTON — An informational meeting is set for Tuesday in Maxton regarding Energy Saver NC, a program to help eligible households to lower their energy bills. The regional meeting for Robeson, Scotland, Hoke and Richmond counties will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Renaissance Event Center, located at 107 West...
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in Fayetteville; arrest made
Investigators identified the Nissan driver as Roberto Coton Jr., 43, of Cameron.
Wife Indicted in 2025 Death of Green Beret Husband, Clint Bonnell
A Cumberland County grand jury has indicted Shana Cloud in the death of her husband, Clint Bonnell, a retired Green Beret soldier. Bonnell disappeared on January 27, 2025, after attending class at Methodist University earlier in the day. On February 25, 2025, his dismembered body was found in a pond...
17-year-old arrested for shooting in Southern Pines, charged as adult
On January 11, 2026, police responded to reports of gunfire on Plantation Drive in the Mid-South community.
Efforts persist to obtain funding for the revitalization of Murchison Road units
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, the City's Economic and Community Development Department, in collaboration with the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority and other partners, held a community meeting regarding the Murchison Choice Neighborhood Initiative. Residents from Murchison Townhomes and the Murchison Road...
Ben Stout Construction receives $80,000 grant from the RIA, poised to create 10 jobs...
North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 12 grant requests for local governments totaling $5,876,853. The grants include commitments to creating a total of 277 jobs, 71 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional investment in these projects, from private...
Fort Bragg is under consideration for massive data center project
FORT BRAGG — The Army has selected Fort Bragg as one of four sites where commercial data center development is being considered, with leaders estimating such a project would require at least 100 megawatts of power. The announcement came during a Feb. 18 monthly meeting where Jeffrey Williamson, director of Fort...
Benson schedules March 10 hearing on electric rate modifications
Benson sets March 10 hearing on electric rate changes that could raise 1,000‑kWh monthly bills 10.7% this April and another 15.1% in 2027; residents can comment.
