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Past articles by Greg:

Deputies: Partially decomposed body found in Harnett County woods

A partially decomposed body was discovered late Thursday afternoon in a wooded area near Peaceful Lane, the Harnett County Sheriff's Office says. It's the latest in a series of bodies surfacing in Harnett County. → Read More

Authorities ID body found in Harnett County, death investigated as homicide

A partially decomposed body was discovered late Thursday afternoon in a wooded area near Peaceful Lane, the Harnett County Sheriff's Office says. It's the latest in a series of bodies surfacing in Harnett County. → Read More

Fayetteville woman needs help after bank seizes handicap van

Cassandra McMillian, who was born with no arms and has a host of health issues, is doing something she's never done - asking for help after a finance company repossessed her handicap-enabled van. → Read More

Cape Fear body probably not missing woman, deputies say

Friday evening, deputies said they were fairly confident the victim is not 28-year-old Heather Carter, who disappeared July 12 after being kidnapped by her ex-husband. → Read More

Manhunt underway for suspect who shot at Cumberland County deputy

A Cumberland County deputy was involved in a shooting Thursday. → Read More

Sheriff: Suspect who shot at Cumberland County deputy turns himself in

The deputy was outside his house when he saw a car slow down and he saw a long gun barrel sticking out the driver's side window. He ducked, and heard one, maybe two gunshots, he told investigators. → Read More

Fayetteville parents of baby who died of starvation say another child on the way

Police say the 6-month-old baby, Solana Ma'at Khepri Gonzalez, weighed just over 5 pounds when she died, far below what she should have weighed. The mother, Brianna Nelson, told a judge Friday she is eight months pregnant with another child. → Read More

Danielle Locklear gone

She would have been among the South View High School seniors graduated Thursday evening. Instead, the chair where she would have sat was decorated with a larger-than-life graduation cap. → Read More

Army entices soldiers with huge re-enlistment bonuses

The United States Army is trying to reverse military downsizing that occurred under the Obama administration. If re-enlisted, select soldiers could receive a $50,000 to $90,000 re-enlistment bonus. → Read More

Sampson County man captures cell phone video of tornado

From his front porch, pastor Michael Bartlett captured the approaching funnel cloud on his cell phone Tuesday, while he prayed. → Read More

Tornado downs trees, damages buildings in Sampson County

A state of emergency has been declared in Autryville, which took the brunt of the tornado damage in Sampson County on Tuesday. → Read More

Child critical after being struck by vehicle in Fayetteville

The boy was rushed to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. → Read More

Boy hit by vehicle in Fayetteville has died, police say

Fayetteville Police said the child who ran into the path of a vehicle on Raeford road has died from his injuries. → Read More

5 dead, including infant in I-95 crash near SC border

I-95 is closed in both directions near Exit 10 in Robeson County, due to a crash. The road is expected to reopen by 6 p.m. → Read More

5 victims of I-95 crash identified

A fiery crash involving multiple vehicles left 5 dead and 4 injured and shut down Interstate 95 in both directions near Exit 10 just north of the South Carolina border. → Read More

It's May, so why do Christmas lights glow in Lillington?

Lillington Mayor Glenn McFadden said he's heard from several town residents wanting to know what's up with the "Christmas in May" decorations. He has a good reason, he says → Read More

Buies Creek Astros loaded with talent, ready to play ball

Buies Creek is the Class A Advanced affiliate for the Astros and will play in the Carolina League. The team's manager says he has players with major-league talent. → Read More

Fayetteville Uber driver suffers brain damage in beating

An Uber driver in Fayetteville claims he was beaten so badly by a Fort Bragg soldier he suffered brain damage. → Read More

Fayetteville gives final approval to baseball stadium

Fayetteville city leaders gave their final approval to a $33 million project Monday night to build a baseball stadium on Hay Street right in the heart of downtown. → Read More

Watch as car crashes through popular Hope Mills eatery

A group of customers at a busy restaurant had just gotten up to leave when a car came smashing through the front window of the popular Cumberland County eatery. → Read More