Fayetteville NC

Doggy daycare is about to get even cooler thanks to the Waggin’ Wagon. This modified school bus, brought to you by Cayce Lockett, picks up well-socialized dogs from their homes for field trips to the dog park. The business will operate on a pay-per-ride model with multi-mutt discounts available. “It’s not going to be...

A soldier at Fort Bragg faces a second-degree murder charge in connection to a shooting on Christmas Eve in Rockwood, said Ninth Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson.

A familiar face is the owner of new(ish) bespoke hat shop, Rabbit Rabbit Hat Club. The shop spawned from Gwen’s Hat Club; Elizabeth Walston bought out her partner and rebranded with a name that resonated with her. Now the shop is located in Southern Pines above Shiloh Court Bridal Shop in the upstairs of a...

Sprinkles, a family-owned ice cream shop in Harnett County, has quickly become a beloved gathering place for local families. After opening its first location in Bunnlevel in November 2023, Sprinkles has now expanded to a second shop in downtown Dunn. The owners celebrated the shop’s grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 28.

In a time where many restaurants chase trends, one Spring Lake business is looking backwards instead. A father-son team and their 150-year-old family recipe built Legacy Rolls from the ground up. Now, this fast casual spot brings an authenticity and commitment to quality you can’t find just anywhere. “Between...

Cumberland County Department of Social Services will take requests for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program through March 31, per the Cumberland County website. The program gives one payment to vendors, helping people cover heating costs. DSS made the announcement on Feb. 26. Money still sits in the federal...

Following years of work, Balfour Beatty has finished two North Carolina infrastructure projects, according to a company news release. Balfour Beatty announced that the Fayetteville Outer Loop project on Interstate 295 in the southeastern area of North Carolina, is now open to traffic. The project — which NCDOT...

The Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation is proud to announce a generous food donation from Food Lion Feeds to the FTCC Food Pantry, reinforcing a valued community partnership aimed at eliminating hunger among local college students. The donation, which included shelf-stable items from Food Lion Feeds'...

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — A jury found 39-year-old Daniel Richard Cummings guilty Tuesday of the death of Nakoma Deshane Jacobs, 26, in the Red Springs community, according to court officials. Deliberations by the jury began Monday afternoon. Cummings was charged with first degree murder, conspiracy to commit...

By Catharin Shepard • Editor • Sharon Burney breathed life into the Partners for Education program, seeking out funding, recognizing teachers and students, planning the annual golf tournament and more – all while working a full-time career at Burlington Industries. “Sharon worked tirelessly, tirelessly. She got gift...