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MU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Balances Academic Success, Community Support
When Caroline Crockett was considering a doctorate in physical therapy, she had her pick of several different schools. But when she visited Methodist University, something was different. When Caroline Crockett was considering a doctorate in physical therapy, she had her pick of several different schools. But when she visited Methodist...
Shachnow Lane: Fort Liberty road renamed after Special Forces legend, Holocaust survivor
FORT LIBERTY — Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow will forever be remembered by his beloved special operations forces at Fort Liberty. The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School hosted a ceremony Friday to officially designate Shachnow Lane after the school’s former commander and Holocaust survivor. Formerly Mosby...
'Inhumane treatment': Fayetteville warrant details disposal of adopted children's bodies
An adopted sibling of two missing children — one dead and the other presumed dead — was allegedly forced by their adoptive mother to purchase tools and dismember the bodies, court records in the case reveal. And when the state began asking questions and the Department of Social...
Amazon hiring for local facility; Arts Council awards grants
New employment opportunities are posted each Friday after 7 p.m. Amazon has begun hiring for its completed Inbound Cross Dock facility in Fayetteville. Interested applicants can apply by going to amazon.com/flexiblejobs. The company will be hiring in phases, with additional positions posted each Friday evening (jobs will not be posted before 7:00 p.m.). Pay for these positions starts at $17.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision effective on the first day of employment.
Passing the torch: A new chapter at Fort Liberty
On a vibrant morning at the Main Post flagpole on June 27, officials held a significant change of command ceremony as Col. John Wilcox stepped down as Garrison Commander after his successful two-year tenure. In his stead, Col. K. “Chad” Mixon assumed the helm, shouldering the responsibilities of leading the...
FSU business hub, launched in 2022, helps fuel growth for local businesses
Fayetteville State University's Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business Hub has helped to launch numerous businesses, generating jobs and opportunities for people in Fayetteville and surrounding areas since its inception in September 2022. Tamara Colvin, executive director of the business hub at Bronco Square, across Murchison Road from Fayetteville State University’s...
Fayetteville police to conduct a DWI checkpoint this week
A checkpoint to search for impaired drivers will be set up Wednesday night into Thursday morning on Hope Mills Road. The Fayetteville Police Department said the checkpoint will be in the 2400 block of Hope Mills Road from 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday. The release said the...
John Michael Cole: From Collegiate Golfer to Head Coach Extraordinaire
John Michael Cole, formerly of VCU and Fayetteville State, is the new head coach of Georgia State men's golf program. His success includes coaching VCU to an Atlantic 10 Conference title and NCAA berth, with VCU setting a school record at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional. Cole's achievements also involve NCAA berths and conference titles at Fayetteville State. His coaching career began at Fayetteville Technical Community College, where he received coaching honors.
Free Summer School Skyrockets Retention for College Students at North Carolina HBCU
Fayetteville State University offers all students seven free summer credit hours. Since the program's launch in 2021, students are staying enrolled at a much higher rate. Fayetteville State University's (FSU) 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program offers students seven free credits per summer — a total of 28 credits over their college careers.
Murder suspect dies Tuesday following shootout with Fayetteville police, chief says
A man wanted in a Fayetteville homicide was pronounced dead following a shootout with police Tuesday, Chief Kemberle Braden said. The man, whose name was not released, was wanted on charges of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon and felony conspiracy. When officers went to the Kings Cross Apartment on...
PETA asks for reassignment of Fayetteville officer involved in viral social media video
A national animal cruelty awareness organization is calling for the reassignment of a Fayetteville police officer seen in a viral social media video striking a dog. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals recently sent a letter to Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden, Assistant Chief Kellie Berge and Maj. Charles Hunt, with the department's Specialized Services Unit, asking that the dog be "immediately removed from the abusive handler" and the officer be reassigned to a position that does not deal with animals.
Kress Rooftop Lounge celebrates fresh rebrand with ribbon cutting; Grand opening celebration planned for July 4
The team at Kress Rooftop Lounge, formerly known as Hay Street Kitchen and Rooftop, gathered with the downtown Fayetteville community and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on July 1, 2024 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome in a new name and future restaurant addition to the downtown area.
Suspect accused of killing homeless man in Fayetteville expected in court
A suspect accused of killing a Fayetteville man, who was homeless is expected back in court.Police say Markeith Rushing can be seen on home surveillance footage shooting and killing Willie Russell back on Mother's Day on Seneca Drive.Russell's brother believes he was walking down Seneca Drive to shower at a friend's house and worries his brother was killed over money.Rushing was denied bond during his first court appearance last month.
Fayetteville Day Resource Center now run by Manna Church
Starting Monday, Manna Church is running Fayetteville's Day Resource Center.Manna Church says that while Monday is the day it officially takes over the facility, it also points out that its staff has already been here preparing on-site for almost a month."...To learn some of the best practices, to shadow the current team, to ask any questions," says Tommy Cartwright, the director of Manna Dream Center.The center's previous operator Cumberland HealthNET, announced in February that it would not renew its contract with the city of Fayetteville to run the facility--a contract that was supposed to renew this month. But Manna Church's...
Cape Fear Valley opens new Podiatry Resident Clinic
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – July 1, 2024 – Today, Cape Fear Valley Podiatry – Foot & Ankle Specialists expanded services to patients with the opening of a new Resident Clinic at 1645 Owen Drive in Fayetteville. This marks the eighth Cape Fear Valley Podiatry – Foot & Ankle Specialists clinic in the region. Other locations are in Angier, Dunn, Elizabethtown, Fayetteville, Lillington, Lumberton and Raeford.
North Carolina People Lose Money After Ticketmaster’s Latest Data Breach
Imagine purchasing your concert tickets, eagerly waiting for the event, and then finding out that your personal information has been stolen. This unsettling scenario is now a reality for many North Carolinians affected by the latest hacking incident at Ticketmaster. What Happened To Ticketmaster?. Ticketmaster recently uncovered that an unauthorized...
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