Fayetteville man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 2023 killing
A Fayetteville man pleaded guilty July 15 to the fatal shooting of a man in the driveway of a Kienast Drive home in 2023. Jermaine Tyrone Cartrette, 39, pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter, larceny of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon in the May 2, 2023, killing of Terence Malcolm Malik...
Farm to Fayetteville: New restaurant brings beer and bounty to former Mash House
A new farm-to-table restaurant that's all about sustainable agriculture and whole animal butchery is set to open in Fayetteville this fall. Owner Chris Beal, 37, said Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap has plans to open in September in the former Mash House location, which closed April 10 after 24 years . The Bounty...
Soldier Heat Safety: Expert Advice
JULY 28, 2025 — As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress...
‘Fort Bragg Has a Lot of Secrets. It’s Its Own Little Cartel’
It has been more than four years since a pair of elite special operations soldiers were found murdered in the woods on Fort Bragg , North Carolina, and no one has been convicted of the crime. Master Sgt. William “Billy” Lavigne II, an active-duty Delta Force operator, and Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas Sr., a...
Red Cross to hold four blood drives
The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood drives in Johnston County:. Aug. 6 — 1-6 p.m., American Legion Post 109, 605 N. Wall St. Aug. 1 — 12:30-5:30 p.m., Oliver’s Grove Baptist Church, 8715 U.S. 301 South. Micro. Aug. 7 — 1-6 p.m., 102 W....
SP turns heat into happy with ‘Operation: Community Cool Off’
As Southern Pines braces for a week of dangerous heat advisories, the Town is launching “Operation: Community Cool Off.” From July 28 through Aug. 1, this community-first initiative offers a full week of free activities for all ages—from splash parties and library fun to senior programs—all designed to make summer...
Fayetteville Otolaryngology, Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery joins Pinehurst Surgical Clinic and FirstHealth of...
PINEHURST -- FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic are thrilled to announce that Fayetteville Otolaryngology, Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, a premier ear, ...
Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Central North Carolina Braces for Dangerous Temperatures
RALEIGH, N.C. — Central North Carolina is enduring yet another wave of oppressive summer weather as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect this week. Residents are being urged to take precautions as high humidity combines with soaring temperatures, creating a dangerous heat index that could reach up to 115 degrees.
Hope Mills WIC Clinic closes temporarily on Monday, July 28
The Hope Mills Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, located at 2622 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, will be closed Monday, July 28, due to water heater repairs. The clinic is expected to reopen for normal business hours at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, pending completion of the repairs. The...
Editor: From ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ to ‘Cops,’ your picks for Fayetteville’s theme song
Did you know Fayetteville doesn't have an official theme song? That wasn't always the case. "Hometown Fayetteville," written by Thomas Black Jr., was chosen as the city's theme song in a 2002 contest to build community pride. The city stopped using the song in 2015 in response to complaints about lyrics referencing...
