$300 Check Turns Into $800: Benson Resident Arrested
BENSON — A local woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she altered a business check from $300 to $800. Tina Marie Williams, 44, of Amy Lane, Benson, was arrested January 22 by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident came to light after Fast Lane Towing...
Fayetteville Bahama Breeze To Get New Branding As Owner Plans to End Restaurant Chain
One of Fayetteville's newer restaurants is facing a major shift as part of a nationwide restructuring by its parent company, as Bahama Breeze will be changing brands soon. Darden Restaurants, the Orlando-based operator of well-known chains such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, has announced it is winding down...
DistiNCtly Fayetteville names new sports sales manager
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.—DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for greater Fayetteville, North Carolina, has appointed Kyle Molivas as sports sales manager. Molivas will support sports tourism efforts by helping recruit and service tournaments and sporting events that bring visitors to Cumberland...
Well-being check leads to investigation into a deadly shooting in Robeson County
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - One person is dead after a shooting in Robeson County. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office responded just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday to the 100 block of Lewis Farm Road near Highway 71 in the Shannon area for a well-being check. At the location, deputies...
A new home for Fayetteville’s food entrepreneurs; NC Food Commissary opens Feb. 19
A new resource hub for Fayetteville’s food industry is officially opening its doors. The NC Food Commissary, located at 813 Griffin St., is a shared commercial kitchen and business center designed to support food trucks, caterers, bakers and culinary entrepreneurs at every stage. A grand opening celebration has been...
Wisco Taco Foxtrot to open Feb. 12 in Southern Pines
Wisco Taco Foxtrot, a casual yet elevated taco restaurant with touches of Midwestern flavor and hospitality, will open Feb. 12 in Southern Pines. Wisco Taco Foxtrot is inspired by owner Jim O'Malley's Wisconsin roots and his passion for travel. Its name is a nod to its location across from the Moore County Airport...
Video allegedly shows Fayetteville clerk discard knife after fatal stabbing
A clerk charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a man at a Cliffdale Road gas station was allegedly seen on surveillance video discarding a cup later found to contain a knife, court records reveal. Chris`Shawn Ahmad Sewell , 23, was stabbed just before 4 a.m. Oct. 11 in the parking lot of the Circle K at...
Senior night held for Richmond bowlers
SOUTHERN PINES -- Six more senior student-athletes from Richmond Senior High School were recognized recently for their contributions. The Richmond boys' and girls' bowling teams held their ...
Fayetteville Museum Plans Free Black History Month Programming
The Fayetteville History Museum will host free events across February to honor Black History Month. Guests can choose from self-guided gallery activities or E. E. Smith House tours. A self-guided scavenger hunt runs during regular hours. Questions and answers about African American history hide within the exhibits....
Fayetteville shelter sees increase in demand amid record low temperatures
Record-breaking cold temperatures in Fayetteville are driving more people to seek warmth, food, and shelter.
