Was Wendell woman high during crash that killed Fort Bragg soldier?
A Wendell woman now faces a felony charge after she allegedly fatally struck a Fort Bragg soldier while high last summer. Kendra Elaine Starr Ingram, 33, was originally charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and reckless driving with wanton disregard in the July 12 crash, court records show. She was arrested...
Charlotte, NC – Crime Alert: Felon Found Guilty of Illegal Gun Possession After Trial...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charlotte, NC – A federal jury in Charlotte found a convicted felon guilty Tuesday of illegally possessing a firearm, following evidence presented at trial tying the defendant to two separate shooting...
Vehicle lands on roof in Cameron rollover
A driver was able to safely escape a rollover crash on N.C. 24/27 in Cameron Thursday evening. The wreck was called in just before 7 p.m. after a bystander reported that a pickup truck had left the roadway, flipped, and rolled over, coming to rest on its roof along the side of the road. The vehicle was left fully...
NC human trafficking survivors get life changing assistance from court-led program
"Cumberland County is a hotbed for human trafficking."
Fayetteville Nonprofit to Build First Tiny Home Village for Homeless Veterans
Redeploying American Veterans will break ground on Fayetteville's first tiny home village for homeless veterans within six months. City leaders approved the plan. Six one-bedroom homes will be built and furnished. Veterans make up less than 10% of North Carolina's population. Yet they account for nearly one-fifth of...
County to launch Agricultural Business Assistance Program
Cumberland County is launching a new Agricultural Business Assistance Program with a public Go Live Session designed to introduce the program, explain eligibility and application requirements and provide real-time assistance to farmers and agricultural producers. Funded through American Rescue Plan (ARP) Freed-Up...
Salemburg area to get discounted water connections
Public Works Director Mark Turlington shared some good news on water projects with county commissioners at Monday night’s regular monthl
Fayetteville continues to work toward connectivity, enhancing safety and accessibility
The City of Fayetteville now has a total of 316 miles of sidewalks citywide, with the most recent 5.65 miles being finished in 2025. This year, the City plans to continue expanding connectivity with an investment of $6 million for an additional 9.33 miles of sidewalks, funded by City Capital Funds, the 2022...
Hope Mills Seeks Resident Input on Land Use Plan via Community Meetings and Online...
Cumberland County's Planning & Inspections Department will hold two meetings this month. They want to hear what people think about the Hope Mills Area Land Use Plan. The department is working with the Town of Hope Mills to collect feedback from residents and stakeholders. The first meeting is Thursday, Jan....
Federal court rejects Cumberland deputy’s appeal in fatal shooting
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal from the Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy sued in connection with the fatal shooting of a veteran in 2020.

















