NC bar shooting leads police to discover stolen guns, illegal armed security scheme
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C (WMBF) - A security guard is facing multiple charges after a shooting led to a major investigation in Fairmont, North Carolina. On Tuesday, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Fairmont Police Department arrested Jhaves Gilliam at Extended Stay America Select Suites in Fayetteville,...
State Bureau of Investigation looking into explosion at townhome in Angier
An explosion in Angier forced people to be evacuated from nearby homes.
Raleigh and Central North Carolina Under Heat Advisory as NWS Warns of Heat Index...
The National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina is continuing a heat advisory for much of central North Carolina today. Heat index values could reach up to 106 degrees, leading to high humidity and increased air conditioning use for those who have it. Regions including the eastern Piedmont, Sandhills, and...
Cumberland County building inspectors receive statewide honor for service during Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Four Cumberland County Building Inspectors have been honored with the Barry Gupton Award, the highest recognition given by the North Carolina Building Inspector’s Association (NCBIA), for their exceptional volunteer service during Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts in western North Carolina. Inspectors Gilbert Sanchez,...
Harnett County under severe thunderstorm warning Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a severe thunderstorm warning Monday afternoon for Harnett County.
Parks and Rec launches youth music workshop
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the launch of a new youth music workshop series, supported by an $8,500 Project Support Grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. This initiative will provide free, hands-on music workshops that promote creativity,...
Terry Sanford high schooler named NCASA Student of the Year
Cumberland County Schools is proud to share that Anna Sigmon, a student at Terry Sanford High School (TSHS), was named the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA) 2025 Student of the Year. The award was presented at the NCASA’s annual meeting in Winston-Salem, NC, in the spring. “The...
U.S. News & World Report names Cape Fear Valley Medical Center among Best Hospitals...
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-2026 Best Hospital. Cape Fear Valley Health ranked No. 20 in the state among U.S. News’ latest edition of Best Hospitals. This year, U.S. News announced 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas that have...
Red Springs police officer resigns after arrest on drug charges in Lumberton
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WPDE) — A Red Springs police officer has resigned after she was arrested for drug charges. The Red Springs Police Department confirmed that Dinisha Barfield, who was hired in November 2024, was employed as a Police Officer until July 25, 2025 when Barfield tendered her immediate resignation from the...
After losing everything to Hurricane Helene, new Fayetteville restaurant owners rebuild
After Hurricane Helene took everything, a Fayetteville restaurant's new owners are rebuilding one dish at a time. For Lam Mai, 42, and his wife, Chanel Mai, 45, the storm that struck North Carolina in September 2024 took everything: their home, their car and their restaurant business, according to the new owners of...