The number of homicides and the overall crime rate have continued to climb over the past year, according to police statistics presented to the Fayetteville City Council on Monday night.
A man wanted in a fatal shooting Friday night on Town Street was arrested Monday morning in Jesup, Georgia, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
Parking spaces on Person Street downtown will be closed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday for cleaning and restoration of pavers that are part of the “greenstreet” project, according to a city news release.
The Board of Commissioners voted Monday to build the new Crown Event Center downtown in the space between the current courthouse and the historic courthouse on Gillespie street. The space is …
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen is expected to hear an update about the parks and recreation and senior center transition to the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Parks & …
Tater bread, chicken and “paster,” and collard greens with chow-chow were on the menu for the Taste of Our Culture tribute to Native American heritage.
The Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade will run a little longer than usual this year because of safety measures prompted by a fatal accident in Raleigh, parade organizers say.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday will hold a special meeting to possibly disclose the proposed site for the Crown Event Center and to consider contracting with an architect to …
The Rev. Keith Smith takes his place this day at the pulpit of Faith Community Church in Massey Hill. He’s served as a lay minister for the past 18 months. But today, Smith will deliver his sermon as a fully ordained minister.
A shooting Friday night on Town Street left one man dead, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a shooting at 10:42 p.m. on the 3500 block of Town Street, the …
The hills are coming alive as the Gilbert Theater brings a classic musical to the local stage. Traditionally, Gilbert Theater has produced a Christmas-themed production to close out the year. “The Sound of Music” promises to delight audiences with a large cast and familiar musical numbers.
Vendors, musicians and entertainers greeted visitors to downtown Fayetteville on Friday. Two events were being run simultaneously: A Dickens Holiday, sponsored by the Downtown Alliance, …
Shoppers are encouraged to shop small on Saturday. That’s Small Business Saturday, the day after the traditional Black Friday and two days before Cyber Monday.
If you have a favorite nonprofit organization in Cumberland County, you will want to keep in mind GivingTuesday on Nov. 29, according to the Cumberland Community Foundation.
A man was shot in the back Wednesday evening in the 2000 block of Strickland Bridge Road, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.
If you need a little Christmas after that Thanksgiving feast, downtown Fayetteville is the place to be Friday. The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will launch Holidays on Hay … A Season of Light, a new festival that will bring a state-of-the-art light show to the streets. Meanwhile, the Downtown Alliance will keep a 22-year tradition glowing with candlelight as it becomes the new sponsor of A Dickens Holiday.
I can’t recall a time when Americans have been this busy. With higher prices for everything from gas to groceries, families are busier than ever trying to make ends meet while also juggling …
City officials plan to host in-person interviews in early December with several candidates to become Fayetteville’s next police chief. After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Police Chief Gina Hawkins announced in July that she will retire effective Jan. 17.
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating after a body was found in a field off Murchison Road Wednesday morning. Officers responded to the 5300 block of Murchison Road around 9:45 a.m. …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday adopted its 2023 federal legislative agenda, which includes affordable housing, contaminated drinking water remediation and addressing food …
Steve Hill, Brian Jammer and Jen Jammer will be among more than 100 volunteers up early Thursday in preparation for what has become an annual Thanksgiving Day benevolence in this …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 Monday in favor of two new ordinances designed to remove homeless individuals from parking or camping on county-owned property. Because the …
More than 60 animals were seized from a residence on Marigold Drive as part of an investigation into animal neglect and hoarding, Cumberland County Animal Services said Monday. Cumberland County …
Several animals died of smoke inhalation after a fire Sunday morning in a hut at Seventy-First High School, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said. The Sheriff's Office responded to the …
HOPE MILLS – A 2-mile section of the Fayetteville Outer Loop, also known as Interstate 295, opened to traffic Monday morning between Parkton and Hope Mills. The new section runs between Exit …
