Lafayette Society creativity contests now accepting entries
The Lafayette Society is proud to announce that they are now accepting entries for the 2026 creativity contests. The Lafayette Society Creativity contests serve to encourage and promote excellence in creative expressions that express an appreciation for Lafayette’s timeless principles of liberty, equality, and...
Southern Pines council reviews funding, speed limits, policies
The Southern Pines Town Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday, and over the course of the meeting, the council discussed long-term planning, infrastructure, and quality of life considerations for residents. Funding and Budget Amendments. The council approved a series of budget amendments that will move forward...
Fayetteville makes the right call on the doomed Fire Station 4 | Opinion
Members of the Fayetteville City Council voted the night of Feb. 9 to tear down the unfinished fire station under construction on Bragg Boulevard and start all over again. While dramatic, the decision in the end was a no-brainer. Council members at their Monday meeting heard from Steve Moore, of construction...
Cumberland County deputy hits pedestrian in roadway
The deputy was responding to a 911 call for a missing person when the collision happened.
Death of Red Springs man under investigation
RED SPRINGS — The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is investigating the death of a Red Springs man who was recent
Former Robeson Co. school coach charged with gun crime, police say
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Police arrested a former Red Springs High School assistant coach Wednesday in connection with a gun incident last month, according to Red Springs Police Chief Antoinette Locklear Hurtt. Hurtt said Officer A. Lazaro responded to Red Springs High School on January 20, in reference...
910 Space Demands Fight With J. Cole Over Alleged Diss On “The Fall-Off”
According to fellow North Carolina rapper 910 Space, J. Cole reignited their feud on the latter's new album "The Fall-Off."
Austin Thompson’s former teachers testify: ‘How did this ever happen?’
Austin Thompson's defense team called several of his former teachers to the stand.
Sandhills Community College recognized with excellence award at Raeford-Hoke County Chamber of Commerce meeting
Sandhills Community College was recently recognized with a Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Raeford-Hoke Chamber of Commerce annual business dinner held on Jan. 29, 2026. The award recognizes a mission-driven nonprofit that serves Hoke County with purpose and passion. The recipient demonstrates meaningful, visible...
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Taking on New Look for 2026, Ying-Yang Twins Headlining
Over 44 years, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival has had a number of different looks as it celebrates community every year. For this year's festival on April 24-26, another big new look is in order. At a media night event Wednesday in Downtown Fayetteville, Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said the festival...

















