More than 2,600 North Carolina residents strike PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont
A settlement has been reached in a yearslong lawsuit over PFAS contamination in Fayetteville, North Carolina, involving 2,600 residents in the Gray's Creek area. A yearslong lawsuit over PFAS contamination has been resolved after thousands of residents reached a settlement with a Fayetteville, North Carolina-based chem
The Hive in Hope Mills presents Mercantile Market
It is safe to say that the food truck boom of the past several years has made its way to the Cumberland County area, with lots of successful and well-known food trucks and more arriving on the scene regularly. While it’s easy to stumble upon one set up in a parking lot here and there, food truck hubs are becoming more
Ukrainian drone maker will open a manufacturing plant in North Carolina
Skyeton, a Ukrainian drone maker, will open its first North American manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, creating more than 160 jobs in the city that is also home to Fort Bragg, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Why it matters: Ukraine has become one of the most advanced makers of...
Red Springs activist group calls for transparency, accountability during community meeting
RED SPRINGS, N.C. (WPDE) — A Red Springs activist group is calling for greater transparency and accountability from town leaders after residents gathered Monday night to discuss concerns ranging from public safety and sanitation to local government and upcoming elections. Concerned Citizens for a Better Red Springs hos
Two promoted to new ranks in SPFD
Two Southern Pines Fire Department lieutenants have been promoted to the rank of captain. Fire Chief Mike Cameron announced the promotions of John Wilson and David Velazquez. “Captain Wilson has dedicated ten years to the Southern Pines Fire Department and has shown exceptional dedication, professionalism, and leadersh
Phil Vassar to Open Sandhills America 250 Weekend
Country music singer and songwriter Phil Vassar will perform in Southern Pines to open the Sandhills Celebrates America 250 weekend. The Phil Vassar Southern Pines concert is scheduled for Friday, September 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater. The performance will be held on the theater’s Kimberly...
Fort Bragg’s All American Gate closes for up to 2 years; drivers, businesses impacted
The closure is forcing thousands of drivers to find alternative routes to work.
Mulligans Creamery built on loves
Mulligans Creamery has yet to open, but word about the golf-themed ice cream shop is getting around. Located on Capital Drive in Southern Pines, Mulligans is owned by Greg Michas and Dawn Spring, a married couple who moved to the area full-time in April. The pair has owned a house in Pinehurst, however, for about eight
Unmanned aerial systems manufacturer relocates to Cumberland County
Skyeton, previously known as Project Odesa, has selected Fayetteville and Cumberland County as the location for its U.S. headquarters and first manufacturing facility in North America. The project will create 162 jobs with an average annual salary of $70,759 and invest $3.4 million in real estate and equipment. Skyeton
Crunch Fitness celebrates opening of new gym in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Crunch Skibo Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is officially open for business. The $5 million, 53,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness. Fayetteville’s newest fitness center is located at 1782 Skibo Road, Suite 140, within the Cross Creek Plaza shoppi

















