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Three Longhorn cattle on the loose in Cumberland County
ROSEBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Since earlier this week, three Texas Longhorns have been wandering rural Cumberland County after escaping a farm near Roseboro. Two cows named Vivian and Madeline and a prize-winning bull named Imperial Baron disappeared on Monday. The owners, Greg and Marissa Dillion brought them home over...
Winning 'I Voted' sticker to include familiar Fayetteville and Cumberland County symbol
When Cumberland County voters go to the polls starting in October they will receive an “I Voted” sticker with a distinctly local flavor. The button-shaped design will feature dogwood flowers — a strong nod to the city of Fayetteville’s relationship with that particular flora — on a background of light blue, with the words “I VOTED” ringing the border. ...
Gray's Creek fire chief officially let go after accused of placing a hidden camera at station
The Gray's Creek Fire Chief, who is accused of placing a hidden camera throughout the station where he worked, has officially been let go by the department.Ben Marsh faces a felony for concealing that camera in a vent at Gray's Creek Fire Station 24. He also attempted to listen to break room conversations.Two firefighters who spoke to ABC11 said they believe the chief was allegedly listening to their break-room conversations through a hidden camera.Marsh was recently appointed chief after serving the department for 25 years.Logan Herndon is serving as the interim fire chief.Serving at the Gray's Creek Fire Station hasn't been Marsh's only stint in emergency service. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Marsh was sworn in as a deputy in 2010 but resigned in 2018.RELATED | Gray's Creek fire chief appears in court after hidden-camera arrest
Tropical Storm Debby rainfall totals for the Cumberland County area
With the end of hurricane season still three months out and Tropical Ernesto becoming the fifth named storm of the 2024 season on Monday, how much rain did Tropical Storm Debby bring to our area last week? Here are the rainfall totals from Aug. 6 through 8 a.m. Friday morning for...
Cumberland County Fair brings family fun Aug. 30 through Sept. 8
In addition to the cooler weather, concerts at the Crown, and pumpkin spice everything, the next most anticipated joy of the fall is the county fair. The Cumberland County Fair is gearing up for another year of entertainment, rides, food, and of course, pageant Queens. This year's fair will run...
County leaders attend city/county meeting; Methodist University receives historic award; Fayetteville switches ethanol transport to rail
Cumberland County officials took part in a City-County Liaison Committee Meeting with leaders from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County Schools and other organizations within the community. The meeting was held at Fayetteville City Hall. The meetings, which are typically held every other month, provide County and City leaders with...
6th Annual Psoriasis Awareness Fair held at Fit4Life
There are approximately 50 million Americans who suffer from autoimmune diseases according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, so chances are you know or have known someone with an autoimmune disease. For those unfamiliar with Psoriasis, it is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin, causing visible...
Tornado Warning in effect for Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax counties
City gives Fayetteville residents comprehensive update on Debby's effects. The City of Fayetteville just gave a comprehensive update on its Debby response. Fayetteville expects continued rain overnight. Residents can expect continued flooding in some areas across the city. Residents are urged to pay attention to alerts and to seek alternate...
Multiple counties across central NC under flood warning, watch
Flood risks continue after Tropical Storm Debby pounded through North Carolina last week.Multiple counties, including Edgecombe, Nash, Halifax, Cumberland and Johnston counties, are under a flood warning. The National Weather Service has also issued flood watches across the ABC11 viewing area.Last week, state leaders warned the storm's effects could linger for the next couple of days, including rain and river flooding.Sunday, seven people and two dogs were displaced after storms brought flooding in Hope Mills. Officials described the flood water as knee-deep in a cul-de-sac in the neighborhood.WATCH | Rising flood waters in causes Hope Mills family to evacuateStrong storms moving through continue to cause flooding days after Tropical Storm Debby.Jordan Lake is still closed due to flooding. The state website said the closing is for safety and the safety of park staff, They are asking people to refrain from trying to access areas that have been closed."Our priority is to protect lives as we manage the impact of this storm," Governor Cooper said Friday. "Make no mistake this stubborn storm and its effects are not over."You can check if your area is at risk for flooding here. You can also check the nearby lake levels.
Flash flooding causes road closures, safety concerns in Cumberland County
Cumberland County deals with flash flooding after severe storms. Flash flooding has caused problems for some people in Cumberland County. Rain from Monday morning’s thunderstorms had no place to go because the ground was saturated after Tropical Storm Debby. Marlene Strickland, who has lived on Black Bridge Road for...
Vote here for your choice of 910Preps Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
The 2024-25 football season is set to begin for the NCHSAA and NCISAA. Beginning Friday, Aug. 16, Trinity Christian will kick off the NCISAA season on the road at Providence Day, while Cumberland County public schools will hold their annual football jamboree's at Gray's Creek and Pine Forest High Schools. Previously, The Fayetteville Observer...
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