Fayetteville NC

Roosevelt Pratt Jr., the band director for E.E. Smith High School's "Magnificent Marching Machine," walked the halls Tuesday one last time.

Teenagers in Fayetteville now have a low-cost way to explore the city this summer, thanks to a new initiative by the Fayetteville Area System of Transit. The Summer Youth Pass, launched in early June, offers unlimited rides on all FAST fixed routes for just $15 and is available to youth ages 13 to 18. The pass is...

With temperature soaring throughout the South, and specifically Fayetteville, open cooling shelters throughout Cumberland County are offering a place for those who do not have access to air conditioning. The County Emergency Services have partnered with Community Development to help make these spaces welcoming for...

Remember those Hallmark movies where the high-powered executive from the big city suddenly finds themselves in a charming small town and, against all odds, falls in love with both the place and possibly a handsome local shopkeeper?. That’s not just a screenwriter’s fantasy – it’s essentially the real-life experience...

FAYETTEVILLE — Five local young runners qualified for the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics nationals through high finishes in their res

One North Carolina farm is encouraging its visitors to linger over a good book while they enjoy freshly picked strawberries, blueberries, and other farm products. My boys and I visited Smith’s Nursery in Benson to pick strawberries. While watching them pick three boxes of berries, I found a spot in the shade....

SALEMBURG, N.C. — Every law enforcement officer in the state receives some sort of training through the North Carolina Justice Academy. Part of that training involves driving courses to help officers keep safe while driving. The academy’s campus in Salemburg, east of Fayetteville, recently got a major upgrade —...

HARNETT COUNTY – A home at 610 Tilghman Road was destroyed by flames on Monday. A second home was also damaged. Around 11:51 a.m., Dunn, Coats, and Benson fire crews responded to the scene. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the two story house. Within...

SHANNON — A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in the death of a Shannon man. At about 5 p.m. On Monday, a juv

Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) is pleased to announce the Downtown Rodeo: Festival Park Edition to be held on Saturday, Aug,16, 2025, for a full day of music, dancing and community pride—headlined by Cupid, the internationally known "Line Dance King" and creator of the viral hit “Cupid Shuffle.” CSDD is eager...