Harnett Deputy Pleads ‘No Contest’ In Traffic Deaths Of Two People
HARNETT COUNTY – Harnett County Deputy Kevin Joseph Letarte, 38, pleaded no contest to two counts of misdemeanor death by vehicle for the wreck that killed Brian and Patricia Finch on March 3, 2023. Letarte was in pursuit of a speeding car on N.C. Highway 210 when he crashed...
Team WOW kids examine vehicles and careers
Elementary school children at the combined White Oak and D. F. Walker elementary schools, also known as Team WOW, took the morning to explore their potential careers on Wednesday, April 30. Students at White Oak toured ambulances, fire trucks, construction vehicles and heavy excavation equipment, while D. F. Walker...
FTCC presents 11th annual ARTWORKS curated show
Fayetteville Technical Community College presented the 11th annual FTCC ARTSWORKS 2025 Exhibit on March 21. The show runs until May 9 at the Paul H. Thompson Library, 2221 Hull Road, Fayetteville. The exhibit is in the lobby area. The artwork is available for viewing Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays,...
Evening Briefing: Fayetteville curfew, electric vehicles, cool morning
Good evening, central N.C. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. After a nice break from stormy weather Tuesday, we'll enjoy another mainly dry day Wednesday with just a bit more cloud cover. Expect a cool...
Fayetteville charges ahead with electric bus launch
Fayetteville has taken a bold step toward sustainability with the launch of its first battery electric buses, marking a major milestone in the city’s long-term commitment to clean energy and environmentally responsible public transportation. On April 10, city leaders, transportation staff, and community members...
Fort Bragg soldiers prepare for All American Week 2025 to celebrate 82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg is gearing up for All America Week 2025 , which celebrates the 82nd Airborne Division, also known as America's Guard of Honor. This year's theme is "We're All American and proud to be." "When you look at the 82nd Airborne Division, these are the best-trained, best-equipped and best-led paratroopers on the...
Seed Exchange Library encourages growth in Fayetteville
The Seed Exchange Library at Cumberland County Library is a unique, donation-based initiative that allows patrons to borrow seeds for their gardening projects. Located at the Headquarters Library at 300 Maiden Lane, this library offers a variety of seeds, including vegetables, flowers, and herbs. The seeds are often...
Explore dark side of Fayetteville with true crime tour
Are there any True Crime fans out there? Do you know about the Eastburn family murders of 1985? Or the 1970 murder of the family of Jeffrey MacDonald? What about what Ann Simpson did to her husband in 1850? Sign up for the Fayetteville True Crime Tour to learn about these stories and more.
Rams’ Locklear inside top 20 at golf regionals
SOUTHERN PINES — Purnell Swett golfer Logan Locklear narrowly missed advancing to next week’s state championship as he competed Mo
Pinebluff Fire Department receives Woodmen donation
The Southern Pines Chapter 851 of Woodmen of the World recently donated new equipment to the Pinebluff Fire Department. Woodmen members Barry Blasko and Richard Wentland made the presentation to the department. Pinebluff Fire Chief Johnathan Richardson said they had older equipment that needed to be replaced, and...