Fayetteville council to decide future of Fire Station Four amid structural issues, legal disputes
A recent inspection by Applied Building Sciences revealed major structural issues, causing significant delays to the project.
Planet Fitness Opens In Hope Mills in Former Surge Trampoline Building
A new fitness option has officially opened its doors in Hope Mills, taking over a familiar spot in town. Planet Fitness is now open at 3333 North Main Street in Hope Mills, moving into the space that was previously home to Surge Trampoline Park. The new club spans more than 42,000 square feet and is built around a...
Urban Pet Co. Fetches More Space
Because even in this economy, we stay spoiling our pets. That’s why Gracie Scarboro opened Urban Pet Co. in December 2024, and why she’s expanding into the neighboring space in Southern Pines’ Princess Theater building. She’ll be offering even more holistic products for dogs and cats. A doorway has already been cut...
Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part...
The development of a new water treatment plant may not sound like the most glamorous project, but for Dunn and the surrounding communities, these plans point to an exciting future for the region. “Industry is coming our direction, and we could have a customer who needs half a million gallons...
Manteo Police arrest Fort Bragg Soldier on child exploitation charges
The Town of Manteo released this information on the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 5. In November 2025, Investigators with the Manteo Police Department assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation involving a 22-year-old male who was attempting to initiate sexual contact...
Veterans Park Has Busy Time Ahead
With February here, we start planning our Veterans Outreach Event Days. On Friday Feb. 13, the Veterans Community Outreach Center will be open from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. The Veterans Benefit Administration from Fayetteville will be on site from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. to answer questions and assist with benefits. We will...
Wolinsky Primary Care transitions to Cape Fear Valley Health
Cape Fear Valley Health has acquired Wolinsky Primary Care and renamed the practice Cape Fear Valley Primary Care – Avon Street, bringing the long-established clinic into its regional health system network. The clinic, located at 1315 Avon St., will continue operating at the same location, allowing patients to...
Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments
While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries. Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberland County. Companies like Booz Allen Hamilton and Eaton Corporation...
Project Santa car catches fire
A Project Santa car caught on fire Friday in Southern Pines. The sedan went up in flames on Rothney Avenue shortly before 9:30 a.m. The female driver was traveling toward U.S. Highway 1 and pulled over when smoke began coming from her car. She flagged down a John Cole’s Plumbing truck and asked him if he had anything...
Bahama Breeze Set to Close Both Locations in North Carolina
For fans of the tropical atmosphere on Wake Forest Drive, the news is final. The Raleigh location has been placed on the list of 14 sites nationwide that will close their doors forever this spring. Closing Date: April 5, 2026. Location: 3309 Wake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC. After years of...

















