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Lamar Jackson cut from team
Lamar Jackson appears to be hitting the open market. On Monday, the Carolina Panthers announced a slew of roster moves, including that they have waived Jackson. The veteran cornerback had exited Saturday’s preseason game against the New York Jets with an injury, which resulted in he Panthers signing cornerbacks Chris Wilcox and Quandre Mosely and waiving Jackson, wide receiver Tayvion Robinson and running back Dillon Johnson to make room on their roster.
Wednesday Outlook: Fall-like conditions ahead with highs in the low 80s
(PINPOINT WEATHER) — Ahh we’ve got a nice taste of fall coming in the morning! We felt the drier air and slightly cooler temperatures on Tuesday, and we’ll get even more of it the rest of this week. If you live in the mountains, you’ll be waking up to cool 40s in the morning! The […]
More than half of Mission’s remaining staff neurologists say they are resigning, citing burnout, ‘nausea and fury’
Three staff neurologists are leaving Mission Hospital by the end of September, potentially leaving only two to provide critical care to hundreds of patients at the Asheville flagship hospital and across western North Carolina, including many who have suffered strokes. The departing physicians are neurohospitalists, specialists who treat patients in...
Trump Complains That He Can’t Find a Good Nickname for Kamala Harris
Despite bragging loudly and proudly that he “calls people names” like a childhood bully, Donald Trump admitted that he is struggling to find a nickname for Kamala Harris. “I really didn’t find one with her,” he said at a rally in Asheboro, North Carolina, even as he announced his newest nickname for his opponent: Comrade Kamala. After trying out “Lyin’ Kamala,” “Crazy Kamala,” “Kamabla,” and “Kamala Krash,” Trump is desperate to make his new name for the vice president stick. He has spent the last week trying it out and continuing to try to paint Harris as a “radical left”...
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) — At his first outdoor rally since last month’s attempted assassination, Donald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass Wednesday in North Carolina at an event focused on national security. On politics, he called his predecessor Barack Obama “nasty” for his comments the night before at the Democratic National Convention.
Lumberton man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl charge, gets 10+ years in prison
RALEIGH (WMBF) - A Lumberton man will spend over a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 29-year-old Charlton Townsend pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Cumberland County Fair 2024: Schedule, ticket prices, food and festivities
The annual Cumberland County Fair returns to Fayetteville later this month for 10 days of rides, food, art, agricultural exhibits and fun. Slated for Aug. 30 through Sept. 8 at 1960 Coliseum Drive, events happening throughout the week include livestock shows, games, a beer garden and a daily lineup of live music. The fair...
New Cumberland County child care center set to open, offering child care to county staff
The county is set to open a child care center next week. The Cumberland County Employee Childcare Center at 223 Hull Road will provide childcare for the children of county employees beginning Monday, said Faith Phillips, county library director and organizer of the center. She said last week that the initiative was...
Food Lion upgrades stores in Cumberland County
A major supermarket chain is set to reopen numerous stores in Cumberland County following extensive renovations aimed at providing customers with a more affordable shopping experience. Food Lion has completed a significant remodel of 167 stores across the greater Raleigh-Durham market, including 18 locations in Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Spring Lake, according to a news release. The $365 million investment aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers by introducing several new features and improvements with...
Randolph County man wins over $100,000 lottery prize
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Randolph County man won big on Tuesday after he tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off ticket. Richard Lheureux, of Liberty, won a $100,000 prize, according to the NC Education Lottery. Lheureux purchased his Instant Millions ticket from the Kangaroo Express on East Swannanoa Ave. in Liberty.
Finding out about John Pratt
DANBURY — North Stokes’ John Pratt is a three-sport athlete who plays football, basketball and baseball, but he’s looking forward to the start of school and basketball season. He enjoys working out, fishing and playing sports. He loves his family and understands that success is earned and not given. John’s dedication to the sports he plays is because of the love he has for each sport, plus he likes to...
City of Greensboro set to repurchase Regency Inn building
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The City of Greensboro took another step trying to sort out what to do with a motel meant to serve the homeless. Greensboro City Council agreed tonight to buy the Regency Inn on North O-Henry. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman learned what's next in the project...
Demolition order placed for Sutton Automotive in downtown Waynesville
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A run-down building along Waynesville's South Main Street could be on its last legs. Town leaders have now condemned the Sutton Automotive building, and a demolition order has been placed. It is in a state of disrepair with a collapsed roof. Town leaders have worked...
Summer program connects youth to artistic opportunity and Lumbee heritage
Children filed into a gymnasium at the Pembroke Boys and Girls Club last week for a Youth Powwow to celebrate the end of a summer program designed to connect them with artistic expression and their own Lumbee cultural heritage. The event featured traditional music and dance, including dances specific to...
Greensboro restaurant reopening after noise, gunshots, traffic complaints shut it down
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Lost Diamond has reopened after city leaders said it was illegally operating as a nightclub. An official with the City of Greensboro said the business was approved to reopen but only as a restaurant. "In order to address issues previously identified, the business submitted plans...
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