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Man charged with cocaine trafficking after drug bust in Cumberland County, deputies say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man is facing charges after a search yielded drugs in a Fayetteville home Wednesday, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. At 9:10 a.m., deputies said they issued a narcotics search warrant on the 6500 block of Schaffer Place in Fayetteville with the assistance of the Special Response Team and the K-9 Unit.
Law enforcement looking for person of interest in ongoing investigation
KENANSVILLE, Duplin County — The Kenansville Police Department is looking for the person shown here as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information on the person in the photos is asked to contact the Kenansville Police Department at (910)-296-0124.
Three arrested after stabbing in Duplin County, fourth suspect still at large
WALLACE, Duplin County — Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2024, Wallace Police Department officers responded to a stabbing in the parking lot of 212 E. Main Street. They found a 21-year-old victim with a stab wound to the stomach. The victim was flown to the hospital for surgery and has a...
The Death of a Newspaperman, 2001
I got out of the truck and a gust of wind threatened to steal my Stetson. I caught it before the Stratoliner could live up to its name, pulled the hat down firmly, and ran the brim. I happened to catch my reflection in a window, and had to stop.
Spring Lake man surrenders in fatal sports bar stabbing
A man accused of fatally stabbing another man inside a Spring Lake sports bar last week was arrested Friday, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Sarker Kamrul Hasan, 36, of Spring Lake, is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Derek James Frerichs, 37, of Lillington.
Pickle Festival draws record crowd with mix of new activities and old favorites
The 38th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival is in the books. Pickle lovers from near and far crowded downtown Mount Olive Friday evening, April 26, and throughout the day Saturday, April 27, taking in all things pickle — food, costumes, and merchandise — and enjoying lots of non-pickle-related events and entertainment, as well.
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