Robersonville
LATEST NEWS
FedEx driver charged with stealing dog that died in hot delivery truck in Harnett County
Harnett County investigators charge FedEx driver with stealing dog, animal cruelty. A FedEx driver accused of taking a family's 3-year-old French bulldog is facing charges after the dog died, presumably after being left inside a hot FedEx delivery truck. On July 7, deputies with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office responded...
Kraken Skulls holds 1st annual golf tournament
The first annual Kraken Triple 9 Golf Tournament is coming up on August 3. It will be located at King’s Grant Golf & Country Club, a par 71, championship-style 18-hole semi-private facility located at 347 Shawcroft Road in Fayetteville. This event will be a very enjoyable and engaging day with an array of activities planned for participants of the golf tournament. It will go from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested participants can sign up online and learn more on their website at Kraken-Skulls.com.
Kenzie Hinson of Make a Difference food pantry brings love into every meal whole-heartedly for those in need
Kenzie Hinson celebrates many milestones with her organization, Make a Difference (MAD) Food Pantry. The food pantry was created when Hinson was only ten years old and celebrates its tenth anniversary soon. For the first time, its doors temporarily closed last week for Hinson to go into surgery for a heart procedure. Serving Duplin, Wayne...
South Washington Street intersection closing next week for 5-6 months
The intersection of West Fifth and South Washington streets is expected to be blocked for five to six months starting next week. The closure is needed as work progresses on the city’s BUILD Project, which is making improvements to West Fifth Street. Starting on Monday, the area will be closed so work crews can build wider sidewalks, brick crosswalks, site furnishings and street trees. The $48.5-million Better Utilizing Investments to...
Update: Spruce Street fire deemed intentional, one person transported to hospital
Greenville Fire-Rescue authorities say an automotive shop fire near Sadie Saulter Pre-K Center was intentionally set. One person was transported to ECU Health Medical Center during the Wednesday morning fire. Bryant Beddard, battalion chief and fire marshal for Greenville Fire-Rescue, said 24 personnel responded to a call that was received about 6 a.m. to Komplete Auto Repair and Body Shop, 308 Spruce St. The area is between Myrtle Street and...
Staying Safe During a Nuclear Emergency
There are three nuclear power plants in North Carolina, located in Brunswick, Mecklenburg and Wake Counties. A fourth plant near the NC-SC border, south of Charlotte, is close enough to be taken into our state’s emergency planning as well. Per federal mandate, nuclear plants and those counties within the ten-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) and the state must have plans in place ready to implement protective actions within the EPZ if there is an emergency within the facility with the potential of a radiation release. Nuclear plants have many safeguards in place to prevent such events, but it is important to know what to do in the unlikely instance that a radiation release emergency occurs. That goes for both emergency managers and the general public.
Deputy’s arrest does little to assuage group’s concerns
Editor’s note: The following story is republished with permission from CoastalReview.org. A now-former Onslow County deputy has been arrested in connection with an altercation between residents and a group gathered for a Native American prayer ceremony in Cedar Point, but a group leader says the actions by law enforcement and media in the weeks after perpetuated a racist and biased narrative. Last week, Carteret County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Gilbert...
Charlie Moore appointed chief of staff
Ferguson-Florissant School District recently appointed Plymouth native Charlie Moore as its new Chief of Staff. Moore has been cited as an asset to the Ferguson-Florissant community through his leadership and commitment to educational excellence, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to the role. "I am deeply honored to step...
FedEx driver accused of stealing $5,000 French bulldog that died in his hot delivery truck
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. (Gray News) - A FedEx driver in North Carolina is accused of stealing a French bulldog that ultimately died inside his hot delivery truck. According to the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a stolen bulldog from a neighborhood near U.S. Highway 421 on July 7.
Longtime Asian restaurant is on the way to reopening in Southport
One of the area’s first Asian restaurants opened in Southport in 1992. It closed two years ago. But some of the employees and staff weren’t content to let the restaurant’s history stop after 30 years. Now, things are progressing at 5013 Southport Crossing Way in Southport for a new iteration of The Thai...
Trump blasts ‘lunatic’ Harris in first rally since Biden dropped out
Former President Trump on Wednesday unleashed a torrent of attacks on Vice President Harris in his first rally since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, making Harris the likely Democratic nominee in November. Trump spoke to supporters in North Carolina three days after Biden announced he was ending his candidacy in the face…
Manufacturing Company Announces North Carolina Investment
Company focused on aerospace markets will create 304 jobs in Fayetteville; A $867.8 Million in Cumberland County. A company operating under the name Project Aero announced today that it will build a major manufacturing plant in Cumberland County to produce aerospace-grade titanium domestically, creating 304 jobs. The company, American Titanium Metal, LLC, will invest $867.8 million in Fayetteville.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.