Line dancing at WSP Center Auditorium – Thursdays in Feb.
• Feb. 5 – Hosted by Carrie Johnson (Line Dance 101 Workshop) • Feb. 12 – Hosted by Ashley Bennett of Bloodline Steppaz. • Feb. 19 – Hosted by Ashley Bennett of Bloodline Steppaz. • Feb. 26 – Hosted by Aleigha Lambert. For more information, call...
United Voices in Harmony concert – Feb. 8
The Southern Pines Land & Housing Trust and Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities will present the United Voices in Harmony Concert, featuring the Gospel Choir of North Carolina Central University. Special guests include the Royal Travelers Quartet, SPL&HT Community Choir, and Union Pines Choir Singers. Date:...
Celebrating a New Year of visionary leaders
Last year, the luminescent blue lights of the inaugural Blueprint Awards could be seen from the front door of 226 The Warehouse, as honorees, their guests, supporters of Book Black Women, and Fayetteville leaders and decision-makers filled the space to celebrate. The night was full of creative expression, acceptance...
FTCC introduces new program preparing students for careers in the underground utility construction industry
Fayetteville Technical Community College is opening the door to high-demand careers in the underground utility construction industry with its new Utility Construction Technician (Underground) program; a hands-on, fast-track pathway to a skilled trade career in just 11 weeks. The inaugural cohort begins March 2...
Community rallies to help Fayetteville business owner after pipe burst during storm
As the city of Fayetteville works to return to normal after a weekend winter storm, many residents are still dealing with its aftermath.
Closures & Delays for Wednesday, Feb. 4 for Fayetteville, Sandhills Area
While much of the area has started to come out from under the snow that blanketed the Fayetteville area Saturday night, some areas are still feeling the impacts. As we head toward Wednesday, February 4, several school systems have decided to go remote once again, as it isn't safe for some to get to school. This is...
Robeson County man found dead after wellness check, sheriff says
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 42-year-old man was found dead after Robeson County deputies responded for a well-being check, Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said. Deputies responded just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday to the 100 block of Lewis Farm Road in the Shannon area. Wilkins said Robert Lee Taylor Jr. of Shannon was found...
Graze Craze Fayetteville celebrates opening
The new Graze Craze location in Fayetteville, located at 4011 Sycamore Dairy Road, Suite 108 in Sycamore Station II, celebrated its grand opening last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by dozens of local dignitaries, community members, friends and family. The new charcuterie shop is owned...
$300 Check Turns Into $800: Benson Resident Arrested
BENSON — A local woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she altered a business check from $300 to $800. Tina Marie Williams, 44, of Amy Lane, Benson, was arrested January 22 by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident came to light after Fast Lane Towing...
Fayetteville Bahama Breeze To Get New Branding As Owner Plans to End Restaurant Chain
One of Fayetteville's newer restaurants is facing a major shift as part of a nationwide restructuring by its parent company, as Bahama Breeze will be changing brands soon. Darden Restaurants, the Orlando-based operator of well-known chains such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, has announced it is winding down...

















