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Need to know for Monday, July 27
1. Chancellor Forum: Fayetteville State University has scheduled an online community forum Thursday from 6 until 7:30 p.m. about its chancellor search. To → Read More
Need to know for Monday, July 20
1. Virtual Resource Fair: The Fayetteville VA Vet Center has scheduled a virtual resource fair for Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Register at → Read More
Need to know for Monday, July 13
1. Hurricane damage: Homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricanes Florence or Matthew may be eligible for assistance through the ReBuild NC Homeowner → Read More
Need to know for Monday, July 6
1. School supply drive: The Cumberland County Register of Deeds office is conducting its annual school supply drive through July 24. Individuals, → Read More
3 men sought in Cross Creek Mall jewelry store robbery
The Fayetteville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying three men sought in connection with a robbery at Saslow's Jewelry → Read More
Need to know for Monday, June 29
1. Market House: Traffic cones and caution signs are expected to placed around the Market House in downtown Fayetteville on Monday and Tuesday from 5 to → Read More
Parkton man dead following shooting during domestic dispute
PARKTON — A man died from gunshot wounds Saturday following a domestic dispute that left a woman with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.Dylan Tigart, 28, of Parkton, died at the University North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill, according to a news release.According to the Sheriff's Office, Tigart shot 24-year-old Vanessa Davis during a… → Read More
Man steals Fayetteville police car, crashes into ditch in Autryville
A man was apprehended Sunday morning after stealing a police car and crashing the vehicle in a ditch in Sampson County, according to a news release.The → Read More
Three dead, one injured from shootings in Robeson County
ORRUM — Two women were found shot to death Saturday night at White Oak Island Private Cemetery and Wildlife and the owner of the property, who was being sought for an earlier shooting in Fairmont, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.Laura Speights, 63, of Orrum, and Anna Faulk, 46, of Fairmont were found dead from gunshot wounds on… → Read More
Pembroke man dies from stab wounds
PEMBROKE — A Pembroke man died from his wounds after being stabbed Friday afternoon, according to a news release from the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.Vernar Hammonds, 32, was found stabbed after deputies were called to 45 Hazel Road, the release said. He was transported to Southeastern Health where he died from his injuries.The Sheriff's Office said the stabbing occurred after a dispute… → Read More
Fayetteville man charged in shooting death in Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE — A Fayetteville man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a South Carolina man, according to a news release from the Spring Lake Police Department.Montre Javon Moody, 26, was charged Friday with first degree murder, conspiracy, accessory after the fact, armed robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious… → Read More
Gov. Roy Cooper extends COVID Phase 2 order 3 weeks, requires face coverings
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order Wednesday afternoon that requires people to wear face coverings and extends current Phase 2 restrictions three weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic."The numbers we see are a stark warning and we must pay attention," Cooper said during a news conference at the Emergency Services Headquarters. "Since the beginning of this pandemic I have said… → Read More
77-year-old Fayetteville man dies from shooting Saturday night
A 77-year-old Fayetteville man was shot Saturday night and died from his injuries at the hospital, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. → Read More
8 charged in connection to Fayetteville protests, looting
The Fayetteville Police Department has charged eight people in connection with crimes surrounding protests that took place May 30, according to a new release."The Fayetteville Police Department encourages peaceful demonstrations that abide by all federal and state statutes," Fayetteville police spokesman Sgt. Jeremy Glass said. "We also continue to investigate and charge for crimes committed… → Read More
The latest: Cliffdale community march
People are marching along Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville to protest the death of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis. Fayetteville Police Chief Gina → Read More
Southeastern Health eliminates 236 positions, closes two clinics
LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health announced Monday a series of cost-cutting changes, including the elimination of 236 positions and the closings of two clinics.“The last few weeks and months have been a challenging time as we’ve worked to navigate the unprecedented impacts of the novel coronavirus,” Southeastern President and CEO Joann Anderson said in a news release. “We have worked diligently to… → Read More
Gov. Cooper fears message of Floyd protests being ‘drowned by noise of riots’
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that the message of those peacefully protesting the death of George Floyd is important, but fears that message is being "drowned by the noise of the riots" in cities across the state."Unfortunately, today the headlines are not about those protesters and their call for serious, meaningful change," Cooper said during a news conference. "They are more about… → Read More
The latest: Fayetteville march rescheduled for June 13, organizers say
The city is imposing an overnight curfew tonight as Fayetteville’s Police Chief Gina Hawkins said they are preparing for the worst and hoping for → Read More
The latest: Spring Lake imposing 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew
The town of Spring Lake is imposing an overnight curfew starting at 8 p.m. today, Mayor Larry Dobbins said in a news release Sunday. The curfew will be in → Read More
The latest: Hope Mills mayor calls emergency meeting
Hope Mills Mayor Jackie Warner has called an emergency meeting of the Board of Commissioners for 6 p.m. Sunday to discuss public safety plans, according → Read More