Child death investigation leads to drug bust in North Carolina
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — An investigation into the cause of death of a Hoke County child led to the arrest of two people on drug-related charges, according to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began Dec. 4, after an unresponsive child was brought to a local hospital and was pronounced dead by medical...
White Flag Shelter and Warming Centers to Open Across Cumberland County for Residents During...
Cumberland County, North Carolina, will open a White Flag Shelter and several warming centers during the week of December 8, 2025. This is a joint effort with the City of Fayetteville and local partners due to expected below-freezing temperatures.
Two Fayetteville men set to face murder juries this month
Two Fayetteville men are scheduled for first-degree murder trials in Cumberland County Superior Court this month, including one trial for a man charged in two separate Fayetteville homicides in 2022. Zachary Maurice Richardson, 37, is charged with first-degree murder and robbery in the November 2022 killing of Lowell...
DNA hit leads to rape arrest
SHANNON — An arrest has been made in connection to a 2024 sexual assault after Robeson County Sheriff’s Office received a Combined
State Awards $1.1 Million for Flood Resilience Projects Benefiting Dunn, Clyde, and Smithfield Communities
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) have allocated $1.1 million for three flood risk reduction projects in Dunn, Clyde, and Smithfield. These projects are part of the Flood Resiliency Blueprint, a statewide plan to address flooding in North...
After losing home in fire, mother warns others to stay vigilant
"Last year we had 38 structures this time of year, we're already up to 33 and a lot of them are preventable."
Skibo Road’s K‑BBQ Standoff: Gangnam Korean BBQ + Hotpot Fires Up Across from KPOT
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Skibo Road’s dining arms race just added a second grill. Gangnam Korean BBQ + Hotpot is now open at 1800 Skibo Rd., Suite 300, bringing cook‑at‑your‑table barbecue and hotpot—plus sushi and drinks—to Fayetteville. It debuted Nov. 17, 2024, weeks after KPOT...
Roseboro-Salemburg introduces new AD
For newly appointed Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School athletic director Lee Masters, coming back to Sampson County was not just a career move,
Fayetteville Prepares for Annual Rotary Christmas Parade on December 13
The 26th annual Rotary Christmas Parade in Fayetteville is set for Saturday, December 13, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Fayetteville. It kicks off on Person Street, heads to Hay Street, and festivities will continue until noon. The Rotary Club and Rotary International are behind the parade, showcasing their...
Benson Fire Department celebrates excellence
BENSON — The Benson Fire Department held its annual Christmas Party Dec. 2, bringing together firefighters, town administration, elected officials, firefighters from neighboring districts and families for an evening of fellowship and recognition. The event also served as a time to reflect on the department’s calls,...
