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For one former Montezuma resident and Grinnell graduate, parachuting out of planes for the United States Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is all in a day’s work. Skyler Romberg, 28, of Raeford, N.C. has been skying diving with the Golden Knights based at Fort Bragg, N.C. since October 2018. He spent five years with one of two Golden Knights demonstration teams that travel the world parachuting out of planes at air shows, concerts and sporting events. His most memorable jumps inc

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University Athletics will welcome an accomplished group of former student-athletes, championship teams, and athletic leaders into the 2026 Fayetteville State University Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating a class whose achievements have left a lasting impact on Bronco Athletics and beyond. The 2026 Fayetteville State...

Authorities said a person on an e-bike was killed Monday evening in a crash with an SUV.

A new Cumberland County Schools regulation makes it clear that employees aren't allowed to use smart glasses in classrooms and other school settings. Smart glasses are worn like regular glasses but include built-in cameras and audio capabilities and can connect with smartphones. Board attorney Nick Sjoka told the Board of Education's policy committee at an Oct. 6 meeting that the superintendent's cabinet recently adopted the administrative regulation. "This one is in response to the flurry of re

ROBESON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office says it has seen an increase in suspected overdose-related deaths in the county, after four suspected overdose deaths were reported in one week. Three of those four deaths happened this past weekend, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say...

Cleanup and damage assessments are underway in Fayetteville after a confirmed tornado moved through the northwestern part of the city Sunday, October 11. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Fayetteville shortly after noon. Preliminary storm reports documented extensive damage around the Skibo Road and Morganton Road area, including vehicles that were moved or overturned, roof damage, downed trees and electrical outages.

The tornado was one of several reported across North Carolina as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias moved through the state.

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Monica Glover, of Saint Pauls, celebrated with her mom on Tuesday when she learned she won a $1 million top prize. “My mom was with me while I was scratching the ticket,” she said. “We both cried when I won.” Glover bought her winning $1,000,000 Bonus Match ticket from Minuteman […]

Cleanup crews spread out across Fayetteville after storm leaves behind downed power lines and trees, and flipped vehicles.

Fayetteville is preparing to welcome a new rooftop dining destination, with a tapas-style restaurant and bar planned for Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s expanded 1209 Stages complex. According to Business Fayetteville, the concept, called Brava, will debut in January 2027 at 1209 Hay Street. The restaurant will combine shareable dishes,...