Fayetteville NC

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) The abrupt and surprising firing of the Spring Lake town manager Feb. 9 has some wondering if the town may be returning to its bad old days. In a 3-2 vote, the Spring Lake Board of Commissioners fired Jon Rorie, who started the job May 1,...

Adopting a dog is meant to be forever. It’s a promise to love, guide, and stick with them through every mess and misstep. But sadly, not everyone keeps that vow. In Cumberland County, North Carolina, a dog, frail, sick, and alone, had been dumped in a dumpster. Her life teetered on the edge, just hours away from...

A Cumberland County judge denied bond for a Fayetteville teenager accused of stabbing his mother to death this week.

Authorities confirm that two killed in crash were stationed at Fort Bragg. A third is in critical condition.

Harnett County has been awarded $656,051 from the Golden LEAF Foundation through the Community-Based Grants Initiative in the North Central Prosperity Zone to support job creation and economic investment. The funding will support Phase 1 development activities of 40 acres at Western Harnett Innovation Park. Site...

Harnett County celebrated the opening of the Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center, formerly Magnolia School, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 13, 2026. The event marked the completion of a two-year transformation project representing a major investment in workforce development and long-term...

The Southern Pines Historic Preservation Commission met on Feb. 12 to hold an informal discussion about a proposed mixed-use development in downtown. The proposed plan calls to demolish the Doug’s Auto building at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Northwest Broad Street and replace it with retail shops and...

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on Electric Rates and Electric, Water, and Wastewater Fees and Charges on FEBRUARY 25, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. IN THE PWC BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, 955 OLD WILMINGTON ROAD, FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. Persons who wish to be heard on the proposed...

GAME PREVIEW -- Fayetteville State vs Livingstone. Fayetteville State returns to the friendly confines of Capel Arena for a crucial CIAA matchup against the Livingstone Blue Bears. With the Broncos standing at 16–6 overall and 10–2 in CIAA play, they look to protect home court and maintain their momentum in the...

Following a surge of intakes in recent weeks, the nearby Hoke County Animal Shelter is seeking adopters for some of the shelter’s cats. According to the shelter, cats tend to stay at the facility longer and receive less engagement compared to their canine counterparts. As such, “the cats” have...