Cavender’s Boot City announces opening date for new Fayetteville store
Cavender’s Boot City is bringing its signature Western style to Fayetteville. The brand will officially open its second North Carolina store on Friday, Sept. 26. The 14,000 square-foot store will house Cavender’s full line of men’s, women’s, and children’s hats, shirts, jeans, dresses, belts and accessories, plus...
Men’s Soccer Battles to Scoreless Draw at Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Shaw University men's soccer team turned in a gritty defensive performance Wednesday evening, earning a 0-0 draw on the road against Methodist University at Duggins Soccer Stadium. Goalkeeper Joel Goerner Tellez was the story of the night for the Bears, recording a career-high 14 saves...
Cumberland County Commissioners host American Rescue Plan Committee meeting
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, the Cumberland County American Rescue Plan (ARP) Committee met at 3 p.m. in Room 564 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. The ARP Committee meets as needed to review and recommend funding and expenditures under the county’s ARP allocation. The Committee...
Anti-Bullying Car Show in Fayetteville On September 27
Fayetteville's Ramsey Street Cook Out hosts a car show on September 27th. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., car buffs and families can check out an array of shiny machines while supporting anti-bullying efforts at the Bully Awareness Car, Truck, & Bike Show. Two local groups joined forces to create...
Court delays continue for Fayetteville woman accused of murdering adopted children
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The court proceedings for Avantae Deven are delayed once again. Deven, 63, was arrested nearly 15 months ago. She’s accused of murdering, dismembering, and burning the bodies of two of her adopted children, Blake and London. County investigators believe Blake and London starved to...
3 convicted felons, 3 guns, various drugs found in Raeford traffic stop: Sheriff
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Three men have been brought up on drug trafficking charges following a Wednesday traffic stop near a Food Lion in Raeford, deputies said. According to the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, the men were stopped due to a registration violation and were pulled over by detectives with the...
Wake, Durham, Cumberland school superintendents on recruiting teachers, weight of role: ‘Heavy’
School superintendents know there is a challenge in attracting more qualified teachers to the profession.
Weekly motivation: HSFB predictions for Week 4
In the moments after Purnell Swett sealed last week’s overtime win at Red Springs, several members of the Rams directed some commentary
Fayetteville to hold 47th annual International Folk Festival
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The International Folk Festival is coming back to Fayetteville for it’s 47th time. On Friday, September 26, the city will have it’s Cool Spring Downtown District’s Fourth Friday. There will be live cultural music, dances and much more. The Arts Council of Fayetteville will also be open for...
North Carolina A&T-NC A&T rivalry heated as ever. ‘Both schools hate each other’
After snapping a rare two-game skid with a resounding 49-14 win over Fayetteville State, North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver isn’t letting emotions override preparation as the Eagles prepare for a heated rivalry matchup this weekend. “We needed it. Lord knows we needed it,” Oliver said of the...
