Hoke Shelter looking for adoptees after taking 30 puppies in one week
The Hoke County Animal Shelter is looking for adoptees and rescues after reportedly taking in 30 puppies in the span of one week—including a litter that was smuggled into the shelter beneath a woman’s coat. “We are drowning. In just one week, we have taken in over 30...
Fayetteville Reviews Three Development Plans for City-Owned Downtown Site
Three plans for the Blount and Gillespie site went before the City Council on Jan. 5. The Economic and Community Development department presented potential uses for the site. Back in June, ECD and HR&A Advisors asked residents what they wanted. People said they liked the idea of buildings with shops on the bottom and...
Best hidden gems on the Fayetteville food scene: 20 spots you have to try
The Fayetteville area has no shortage of popular restaurants that draw large crowds, but it is also home to less familiar spots that many diners consider hidden gems. The Fayetteville Observer asked readers to share their favorite lesser-known but equally delicious restaurants in the areas and received more than 300...
Rabid fox prompts precautionary advisory in Vass
Moore County officials are urging residents in and around the Town of Vass to take precautions after a rabid fox was located in the area Friday morning. “This morning, a rabid fox was located in the Town of Vass,” reports the Vass Police Department on its Facebook page. “Moore County Animal Control has advised...
8 New Restaurants Opening Across North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Blazin Halal Food is planning a new Fayetteville restaurant in the former Carter Bank and Trust building at 697 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Partner Ali T. Abdo told Business Debut the team is targeting an opening in about six months. Read the full article...
Grandma Won $530K Lottery Prize 2 Days Before Her Birthday, but Waited for Another...
A North Carolina grandmother received an unforgettable early birthday surprise after striking it lucky in the lottery. Janet Murray of Fayetteville won a $534,619 prize from a $1 Cash 5 ticket purchased for the Dec. 9 drawing, according to a news release from the North Carolina Education Lottery. “I won it two days...
Sources: Campbell to hire conference champion coordinator to run defense
Brandon Butcher is expected to be named the next defensive coordinator at Campbell, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. Butcher spent the 2025 campaign as the linebackers coach at UTEP, but prior to that was the defensive coordinator for UT-Martin teams that won back-to-back Big South-OVC conference...
Lumberton boys wrestling beats Terry Sanford
FAYETTEVILLE — The Lumberton boys wrestling team earned a 52-21 win over Terry Sanford in a Tri-County Conference dual Wednesday in Faye
Defensive effort leads Fayetteville State over Virginia Union 59-40
FAYETTEVILLE, NC --Fayetteville State turned Thursday night into a showcase of defensive discipline and offensive balance, overwhelming Virginia Union 59–40 at Capel Arena to improve to 9–2 overall and 3–1 in CIAA play. The Broncos' defensive identity was unmistakable. They held the Panthers to just 22.4 percent...
Midway boys prevail, Lady Leopards continue streak
The Midway Raiders picked up a pair of wins on the road Thursday night, taking the JV boys contest 55-51 before closing the evening with a 65-
