Fayetteville man pleads guilty to embezzling thousands of U.S. Postal Service funds
Twenty-nine-year-old Robert Raquan Patterson, a sales and services distribution associate for the U.S. Postal Service — Evergreen Post Office — fraudulently issued 129 postal money orders and falsely reported corresponding debit and credit card payments. Patterson was responsible for the office’s finances and had...
Parkton man facing kidnapping, assault charges following July shooting, authorities say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Parkton man is being held without bond for his role in a violent encounter last month, Robeson County authorities said. Ashen J. Garcia Jr., 24, of Parkton, is facing charges of indecent liberties with a child, statutory sex offense with a child, crimes against nature, second-degree...
RCSO investigating fatal shooting outside of St. Pauls
ST. PAULS — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting near St. Pauls. On Monday at approxim
Escaped inmate who ran across US 421 recaptured in Harnett County
Chopper 11 over the search area spotted the escapee as he ran across four lanes of US 421 into the woods with officers in pursuit.
Wawa announces grand opening date of first store in Fayetteville
Wawa is continuing its North Carolina expansion with the grand opening of its first store in Cumberland County this Friday, Aug. 8. The festivities will start at 7:45 a.m. with Wawa General Manager Eric Pressley-Butler doing the honors of counting down the moment when the doors open for the very first time at 8:00...
Benson issues statement on financial health
The Town of Benson on July 30 issued the following statement about its finances:. “Following this past Monday night’s meeting with Benson commissioners and administration regarding the town’s cash position, we would like to address some concerns about Benson’s current status and what we are doing moving forward.
Goodyear Blimp Flying Over Fayetteville Plant This Week to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
The iconic Goodyear Blimp is making a special appearance over Fayetteville this week - August 4 through August 6 - to mark its 100th anniversary and honor the hardworking associates at Goodyear’s local tire plant. Weather permitting, the centennial celebration will include a blimp tethering at the...
Town of Southern Pines installs artistic crosswalk in Memorial Park
The Town of Southern Pines is proud to unveil a new artistic crosswalk on Memorial Park Court, bringing both color and safety improvements to one of the Town’s most active community spaces. This installation marks the launch of a pilot project to explore creative ways to incorporate public art into our town.
Boxing coach from Fayetteville leads Team USA to big win at international competition
The Youth and Junior High Performance Team just returned from Germany, where they competed in the Brandenburg Cup, a prestigious international competition.
Criminal justice teacher put student in ‘choke hold’ until he ‘lost consciousness’: police
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WKRC) - A teacher and coach was arrested allegedly placed a teenage student into a "choke hold" and strangled him until he "lost consciousness." According to an arrest warrant obtained by Law&Crime, 41-year-old Devon Murphy was arrested after he allegedly strangled a 15-year-old student at Douglas...