Fayetteville NC

FOUR OAKS — A search for a cellphone reported stolen in Harnett County led Four Oaks police to a local motel, where officers instead uncovered suspected narcotics and made a felony drug arrest. According to Four Oaks Police, the investigation began Feb. 3 after a woman reported her cellphone...

Detectives say he was aiming at another when grandmother was hit. An Erwin man was sentenced to spend 16-20 years in prison for the shooting death of a 72-year-old grandmother who was gunned down at a stop sign in the Bunnlevel area in 2021. Artis Lewis Elliott, now 33, submitted...

A Fort Bragg soldier was arrested on Jan. 22 on child exploitation charges, according to the Manteo Police Department.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. has determined that it will permanently close 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants and plans to convert the remaining 14 locations into another Darden brand. The company does not expect these actions to have a material impact on its financial results. Previously, the company announced that the Bahama...

Fayetteville has been at the forefront since J. Cole announced the Feb. 6 release date for his final album , "The Fall-Off." His localized approach has resulted in billboards springing up all throughout the rapper’s hometown. The 2-6-26 release date is an homage to the All-American City, nicknamed the 2-6. The Grammy...

February 04, 2026 // Franchising.com // SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Eggs Up Grill is now open in Benson, North Carolina. The new restaurant brings the brand’s welcoming breakfast, brunch and lunch experience to the growing Johnston County community. The Benson location is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team...

About 40 dogs were reportedly inside when flames consumed the building.

The Southern Pines Land & Housing Trust will host a Community Connect Series event focused on holistic health. Attendees will learn how to confidently navigate the healthcare system while understanding when and how to incorporate natural herbs and supplements into their wellness routines. The educational session will...

The Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board is actively seeking local businesses to participate in the MFSB & NextGen Summer Work Program – a valuable resource to help supplement a business’s summer staffing needs while investing in the area’s future workforce. Access motivated young workers at no direct cost...

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week for 2-4-26 is Brandon Lee, Lieutenant with the City of Fayetteville Fire Department. Brandon started his firefighting career at Pearce’s Mill Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in July 2011 and later went part-time, he is now a Lieutenant with Pearce’s Mill. In December of...