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Spring Lake man arrested in Virginia and charged in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend
A man wanted in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend in March was booked into the Cumberland County jail last week in the slaying, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. William Lawrence Lee Jr., 61, of Spring Lake, is charged with first-degree murder, assault on a female and assault with a deadly weapon in the March 16 death of Beverly Sabrina Williams, 50. ...
Fayetteville’s top 5 high school football conference games to watch in 2024 season
The start of the NCHSAA 2024 high school football season is around the corner. The Cumberland County Football Jamboree is scheduled for Aug. 16 at Gray's Creek and Pine Forest with the regular season set to kick off on Aug. 23. ...
Apex man accused of imprisoning 16-year-old employee at parent's home in Cumberland County
An Apex man arrested on a Cumberland County warrant last month is accused of holding a 16-year-old employee captive at his parent's Gray's Creek home for two days, according to court records. Suvid James Kakkar, 23, is charged with felonious restraint, court records state. On June 6, according to an arrest warrant, the 16-year-old...
Wrecker Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Collision
SELMA – A driver hauling a disabled Ford F-250 as a favor for a friend, from Stella, NC back to the Burlington area, crashed while traveling through Johnston County around midnight Monday. The roll-back tow vehicle traveled off the roadway for over 700 feet before overturning and throwing the...
County subcontractor outreach event for Crown Event Center Project; Transloading Company opens facility in Cumberland County
Cumberland County will host a second outreach event for subcontractors, suppliers and vendors that are interested in participating in the Crown Event Center project. TA Loving/Metcon, which is the Construction Manager at Risk for the project, will host an outreach event Thursday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the FSU HUB, located at 1073 Murchison Road, Fayetteville. The outreach event is intended to provide information related to bidding on the project.
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.
Get ready for 12th Southeastern Regional NC Poetry Slam
The 12th Annual Southeastern Regional NC Poetry Slam is set to take place on Saturday, September 28 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Council of Fayetteville. This is an event that you don't want to miss. It is a gathering of talented poets from across the region, coming together to showcase their skills and share their passion for spoken word. The energy and excitement in the room will be palpable as the poets take the stage and captivate the audience with their words. Whether you are a poetry enthusiast or simply curious about the art form, this event promises to be a thrilling experience that will leave you inspired and moved.
Second man arrested in connection to Tarboro homicide
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Members of the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Fayetteville Tuesday to arrest a man wanted for a homicide on Branchwood Ln. in Tarboro. Asian Johnson was taken into custody with help from the U.S. Marshals and Fayetteville Police Department. Johnson is the second person arrested in connection to the homicide. […]
Teen ‘seriously hurt,’ woman injured after shooting in Clayton neighborhood, police say
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A fourteen-year-old is “seriously hurt” and a woman is injured after a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning in Clayton. Around 3 a.m., officers with the Clayton Police Department said they were dispatched to a person suffering from a gunshot wound near Pond Street and Durham Street. A short time later, officers responded to an additional call of a gunshot victim near Joyner Street, they said.
Veterinary equipment maker plans to hire 275 people in Wilson at new $147M plant
Medical device firm Idexx Laboratories plans to build a $147 million plant and hire 275 people in Wilson County, according to state officials. The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Economic Investment Committee met Tuesday to approve an incentives package worth up to $5.2 million for the project. Idexx plans to...
Man, woman found dead near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Authorities on Sunday found the bodies of a man and woman inside a burning house at 1224 Scout Road, Four Oaks. Both had suffered gunshot wounds. But the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said it was seeking no suspects, suggesting that either the man or woman had shot the other, set the house on fire and then died […] The post Man, woman found dead near Four Oaks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Campbell Athletics headed to a community near you
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Starting this week, Campbell Athletics will be present at several local community events throughout the coming months. This Friday, July 26, you can find our booth on Hay Street in downtown Fayetteville for the 4th Friday street fair, hosted by the Cool Spring Downtown District. Stop by to pick up posters, stickers, information on tickets, enter to win prizes, and more. The event will run from 6-9:00 p.m.
Tarboro police officer demoted, docked 10 days pay for social media post about Trump
A Tarboro police officer will not be dismissed from duty but was disciplined for remarks via his social media link about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Pennsylvania. Brandon Richardson, who has been on the town’s force for nearly 24 years, was suspended for 10 days without pay and demoted to the rank of corporal, Town Manager Troy Lewis said via email late Friday afternoon. ...
Restaurants slated for Ramsey Street development could include Whataburger, Panda Express
A Florida-based real estate company announced plans last year to build a $40 million, 44-acre shopping center on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville. Located across from Lowe's and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Rob Tanner, owner of developer Impeccable Development told The Fayetteville Observer in October that a big-box retailer is slated to take the 147,583-square-foot anchor store at the new shopping center.
Where will 43-year-old BJ's Used Books go following order to demolish building?
After more than 40 years serving the Fayetteville community, a family-owned used bookstore is seeking a new location. Its current home is slated for demolition due to the property owner's failure to meet city code requirements. BJ’s Used Books, at 4905 Murchison Road, announced July 2 that it is seeking...
Taylor: jewelry maker, businesswoman in equal measure
Six years ago, a broken necklace changed Marybeth Taylor’s life. The beaded necklace was one she’d worn only three or four times before it broke. “I was ticked,” she says, with a laugh, and one look around her studio makes the reason for her laughter clear: That broken necklace propelled her into a new career of designing, making, and selling jewelry.
New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville
The giant new Amazon Fulfillment Center near Fort Liberty is starting to show signs of life. The new Amazon facility opened in June in Fayetteville at 6309 Bragg Blvd. The 1.3 million-square-foot-facility located in the Military Business Park was supposed to open in 2023, but a representative from Amazon told WRAL News the delay won't stop the company in its plans to hire 1,000 employees at the site.
Widespread Panic cancels shows due to Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis
Rock band Widespread Panic announced Sunday that lead guitarist Jimmy Herring, who was raised in Fayetteville and attended Terry Sanford High School, has stage one tonsil cancer. A post to the Georgia-based band's Facebook page said that the musician is seeking treatment immediately and is expected to make a full recovery. “We thank...
Hope Mills honors firefighters for ‘saving the life’ of a mother trapped during house fire
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Several firefighters were honored last week in Hope Mills after “saving the life” of a mother who was trapped in her home during a house fire in late May. The fire happened around 11 a.m. on May 31 in a Hope Mills...
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