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Before he was famous, a teenage J. Cole was a skating rink mascot in Fayetteville
Editor's note: This story, originally published in The Fayetteville Observer on Aug. 16, 2001, was written as part of the Observer's summer series "On the Job." In this installment, Round-A-Bout Skating Center employee Jermaine Cole, now Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist J. Cole, talks about his experience as the Roller Roo mascot. Cole was 16 at the time this story was published. When you're Fayetteville's premier party animal, you expect to put up with a few small problems. ...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
No. 5 Seventy-First escapes upset, downs Richmond in season opener
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Seventy-First and Richmond started off 2024 with everything a high school opener could ask for. Big plays? Check. Lead changes just seconds apart? Check. The lights going out just before a big moment in the fourth quarter? Also check. When both teams left the field, there...
Near upset bid by Raiders in opener shows early signs of promise
FAYETTEVILLE — Any doubts cast that Richmond Raider football won’t be a viable threat this season were dashed Friday during the team’s season opener. Kicking off a new era of football, that was Brad Denson’s message to the team following his head coaching debut that saw the Raiders go down to the wire with one of the best teams in the state.
Pinebluff and West End Fire Departments help with Hoffman structure fire
Several Moore County firefighters were called to assist on a structure fire in Richmond County on Sunday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., both the Pinebluff Fire Department and West End Fire Department were requested to assist at 153 Bowen Street in Hoffman, where three storage buildings were fully engulfed in flames. The fire also spread to a nearby field, several vehicles, and several tanks believed to be filled with some kind of gas.
Harris leads Trump by wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina: Survey
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by a wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina, according to a new survey. The TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights/Media Predict poll, obtained by The Hill, shows Harris with 56 percent support from likely Hispanic voters in the Tar Heel State, compared to Trump’s 34 percent…
Village comes together to help UNC Pembroke students pay off tuition balance
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The community came together Friday to help students pay off a small debt to continue their education at the University of North Carolina Pembroke (UNCP) in Robeson County. UNCP Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings said at an event last Tuesday that roughly 200 students who...
Aberdeen home destroyed by fire
A house was gutted by fire on Sunday afternoon in an Aberdeen neighborhood. Fire crews were dispatched to Camberly Lane around 1 p.m. The first responding units reported over the radio they could see heavy black smoke before arriving to the scene, and once they arrived, flames visible from the back side of the house. Fire engines from several station within Moore County were dispatched to help put out the blaze.
Dallas County Hornets sting Francis Marion Rams with opening night win
The Dallas County Hornets traveled to Marion on Friday night to face the Francis Marion Rams for their season opener. Dallas County came out on a mission this first game to start their season off with a bang. The Hornets were able to defeat the Rams on the road 28-14.
Triad ALS patient hopes to revive Ice Bucket Challenge momentum 10 years later
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Ten years ago this month, the Ice Bucket Challenge took the nation by storm. Participants would record themselves pouring ice water over their heads, share the videos and challenge others to join in. Many also pledged to donate to an ALS organization. “It’s very cool to see what’s happened in that […]
North Carolina A&T legend dies at 87
GREENSBORO – The N.C. A&T State University family mourn the loss of one of its most well-known, legendary and celebrated figures, Hall of Famer and A&T legend Al Attles. The Golden State Warriors, where he spent more than six decades with as a player, general manager, coach and team ambassador, announced his passing on Wednesday. He died in his San Francisco Bay Area home on Tuesday, surrounded by family, according to the organization.
Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions
BOONE — A Mt. Ulla dairy farm took home top honors for its chocolate milk and tied for first in white milk during a recent regional dairy competition. Lutheridge Jersey Dairy Farm claimed the title for best-unhomogenized chocolate milk in the Got to Be NC Competition while tying for first place with Cheek Farmstead Creamery […] The post Mt. Ulla dairy producer awarded top honors in state, regional competitions appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Football highlights: Seventy-First survives; Terry Sanford QB has 5 TDs in first half
Seventy-First notched its 31st straight regular-season win in Friday's opener against historically strong Richmond Senior as DeAndre Nance accounted for three touchdowns and the Falcons held off the Raiders 35-28. In a physical battle on Loyd E. Auman Field, Seventy-First leaned on its superstars to pull ahead and controlled the ball late to...
Denton FarmPark to host first VW Bug show
Denton FarmPark will host the first Bug'n at the FarmPark show starting on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers say, "The event aims to bring together the Volkswagen” at 1072 Cranford Road, Denton. The show will feature live...
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