Forged Check Investigation Leads Detectives To Suspect
CLAYTON, N.C. — An investigation into a counterfeit check cashed at a bank in the Flowers community has resulted in the arrest of a Fayetteville man on multiple felony charges. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the case stems from an incident reported May 6 at the Fifth...
Kevin Alvarez hits a grand slam as Fayetteville wins second straight over Hill City
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (39-38, 7-5) took on the Hill City Howlers (33-45, 2-10) in game three on Thursday night at City Stadium. Nick Potter was on the mound for Fayetteville against Erigaldi Perez of Hill City. The game was scoreless in the first two and a half innings. In the...
Scammers targeting families of inmates in North Carolina county, sheriff says
A scam is targeting the families of inmates in Cumberland County, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Bullet sparks small fire at Southern Pines home during overnight shooting
An overnight shooting before 2 a.m. Friday left visible damage to a home in the 900 block of W. Illinois Avenue, near S. Gaines Street, in Southern Pines. One of the bullets also apparently sparked a small fire. After officers arrived and began investigating the shooting, they requested the fire...
Georgia Thief Sentenced To Prison For Sampson County Identity Theft And Wire Fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Roderick Michael Bates, 56, to over 4 years in federal prison. He pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud for stealing from a local farm machinery and equipment business in Salemburg. Bates used stolen identities with fake driver’s licenses to secure...
NCDHHS: Four applicants compete for fixed PET scanner
FAYETTEVILLE -- Four applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire a fixed PET scanner in response to a need ...
Cumberland County Planning & Inspections rolls out online permitting tools
Cumberland County Planning & Inspections has announced online tools designed to offer a user-friendly, streamlined permitting process for residential and business customers. Residents or business owners can apply for permits through the EnerGov Permit Self Services window on the Planning & Inspections webpage here or v
Fayetteville Market House construction begins; expect detours through November
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — If you’re driving through downtown Fayetteville, expect a different route. Construction is now underway around the historic Market House, closing part of the traffic circle on Hay Street and sending drivers on detours as crews begin months of pedestrian safety and accessibility upgrades. The
Raeford Road Closing Near Ireland Drive for Two Weeks Starting July 13
Both directions of Raeford Road near Ireland Drive in Fayetteville will shut down starting July 13. N.C. Department of Transportation crews found an old culvert buried more than 20 feet deep. They need to remove it before installing a new drainage pipe. The closure will last about two weeks. Workers...
Waterfalls go from flowing to a trickle due to drought; Wildlife stressed, plants struggling
"I'm noticing the plants are drying out, the animals seem stressed, I'm seeing more birds visiting puddles to get water"
