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NCDOT Schedules Road Work in Sampson County, Including N.C. 403 Intersection Change

Within two weeks, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will realign the intersection of N.C. 403 and Old Warsaw Road, according to the Sampson Independent. Old Warsaw Road will close for several days while crews finish the job. Highway Maintenance Engineer Lance Eason and District Engineer Daniel Jones gave the Sampson County Board of Commissioners a rundown of current and planned projects at a Monday meeting.

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Stewart Bell's sons vow to carry on Bell's Seed Store legacy

A beloved gardener and local business owner who spent 40 years leading one of Fayetteville's oldest locally owned businesses has died. Stewart Bell, third-generation owner of Bell’s Seed Store at 230 E. Russell St. downtown, died Oct. 20 after suffering a brain aneurysm, his family said. He was 64. His death came as a shock to family, longtime employees and loyal customers. But those closest to him say they won't let his legacy fade. He chose to help others, just because he could Stewart Bell was a man who always went out of his way for other people, said his wife of nearly 40 years, and he would always do so in a way that made it clear he wasn’t after any personal gain. He simply wanted to show that he was thinking about others before himself, Gwen Bell said. “He knows I like sunflowers and roses,” Gwen Bell said, “And he would just show up sometimes with sunflowers or roses or an orchid, just because he could.” Stewart Bell’s only cares in the world were his business, his family and his Lord, she added. In addition to helping others with their own gardens and yards, Gwen Bell said, her

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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Self-Guided Tour of 14 Fayetteville Historic Sites, Including Rarely Open Spots, Set for Nov. 14

Preservation North Carolina will host the first Fayetteville Ramble on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. It's a self-guided tour of 14 historic buildings, homes, and landmarks in downtown Fayetteville. Tickets cost $25 per person, The Fayetteville Observer reported. A closing reception follows at MacPherson House Bed &...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d
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Thieves Steal $1,000 In Copper, Cause $20,000 In Damage

BENSON – Thieves caused an estimated $20,000 in damage while stealing approximately $1,000 worth of copper belonging to Brightspeed. The theft was discovered November 11 along NC 50 near Tarheel Road, outside the Benson city limits. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, a Brightspeed representative reported the theft...

Benson, NC · 1d

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Untreated wastewater discharge reported near NC 42 in Johnston County

Aqua North Carolina reported a 7,500-gallon untreated wastewater discharge in Johnston County; state officials are reviewing the incident.

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Warsaw man convicted of habitual DWI

BURGAW — A 36-year-old Warsaw man will serve prison time after being convicted of habitually driving while impaired in Pender County Court on Oct. 29. Jesus Santivanez of Warsaw was sentenced to 17-30 months in prison for the Class F felony. District Attorney Jason W. Smith shared that in the most recent incident, Santivanez was traveling on I-40 in Pender County during the early morning hours of Dec. 7, 2025, when he stopped his vehicle in the right lane. According to Smith’s office, a witness reported the incident and another driver with a flashlight pulled over to try to warn motorists of Santivanez’s vehicle parked in the travel lane. Santivanez was reportedly asleep and hunched over the steering wheel when law enforcement officers arrived on the scene. After smelling a strong scent of alcohol coming from the vehicle, they suspected he was impaired. Santivanez failed a field sobriety test and was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Later, a test showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.18, more than twice North Carolina’s legal limit of 0.08. Authorities said subsequent breathalizer tests were unsuccessful because Santivanez refused to participate. Since Santivanez had multiple DWI charges within the past 10 years, he was

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Probe over;need to do better is not

The investigation into the fatal shooting of Shawn West Jr. has reached its conclusion, but the issues surrounding this tragedy should not end with the district attorney’s ruling that cleared two Sampson County Sheriff’s officers of any wrongdoing in the case. After reviewing the State Bureau of Investigation’s...

Sampson County, NC · 2d

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Sweet Potatoes, Fast Loading, and Family Pride at This Princeton, North Carolina Farm

Somewhere in Johnston County, a family farm sends mountains of sweet potatoes out the door, and some of them end up as far away as San Francisco. Truck drivers who load there talk about it the way most people talk about a favorite breakfast spot. They mention the friendly crew,...

Princeton, NC · 2d

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Nonprofit organizer looking for Roseboro building

Roseboro native Dawn Inman wants to help the homeless in her area. Inman returned to the area in 2022, and since then has seen what she believes is an increase in the homeless population around town as she travels her daily mail delivery route. Now she wants to do something about it through her newly formed nonprofit, Sisters in Service, which she is trying to get off the ground. The first step — a location.

Roseboro, NC · 1d

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Erwin Officer Injured During Motorcycle Pursuit

HARNETT COUNTY – An Erwin police officer suffered injuries requiring hospital treatment early Wednesday after pursuing a motorcyclist who fled a traffic stop and attempted to escape into a Dunn home. Officer Christopher Ryals sustained lacerations to both arms from broken glass while apprehending Bailey Breann Beasley, 21, of...

Erwin, NC · 1d

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Fayetteville woman cited in Highway Patrol accident

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a three -vehicle collision that involved a marked Highway Patrol car. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Kaylei Lovell, 20, of Fayetteville, was turning onto Greenville Blvd. when she failed to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic. As a result, her car collided […]

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The Fayetteville Observer

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Need Thanksgiving dessert? Try these 5 Fayetteville bakeries

If satisfying your sweet tooth this Thanksgiving is a non-negotiable, but you don’t have the baking prowess necessary to whip up a full dessert spread, Fayetteville business owners have you covered. Here are five locally owned bakeries offering Thanksgiving-specific specials or are open for dessert orders the week of Thanksgiving. Superior Bakery A Fayetteville staple since 1956, Superior Bakery offers a variety of Thanksgiving pies and cakes. Classic pie options such as apple, cherry and pumpkin cost $21.99 each, while pecan and lemon meringue pies cost $23.99 each. Eight-inch cakes start at $39.99, and 8-inch layer cakes start at $32.99 each. Call ahead at 910-424-4242 or visit in person to place your order. Where to find them: 2433 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday More information: facebook.com/SuperiorBakery or superiorbakerync.com The Sweet Palette In addition to its regular assortment of baked goods, The Sweet Palette owner Patsy Crawford said she will add two new flavors to her menu for Thanksgiving: Pumpkin and apple pie-flavored macarons, cheesecakes and cupcakes will be available. There will also be apple, pumpkin, pecan and sweet potato mini pies, as well as Thanksgiving-themed sugar cookies. All options range from $3 to $4,

Fayetteville, NC · 18h

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Firefighters Battle Late-Night Blaze In Meadow Community

BENSON – Four tobacco barns caught fire late Thursday night in the Meadow community, bringing firefighters from four departments to the scene. Johnston County 911 dispatched the Meadow, Benson, Four Oaks and Blackman’s Crossroads fire departments to the fire on Holly Grove Road at 11:53 p.m. When firefighters...

Johnston County, NC · 6h

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

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GALLERY: Hope Mills Glass Photo Booth at Stars & Guitars 2026

Thank you so much to our friends at Hope Mills Glass for sponsoring our concourse photo booth at Stars & Guitars 2026! You all showed out in FORCE for The Band Perry, Rodney Atkins, Josh Ross, Cole Goodwin and Drew Baldridge, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We loved seeing...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Weather Update: 10 Tornadoes Confirmed in One Day

Seven tornadoes struck within 85 minutes as powerful storms swept central North Carolina.

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Spring Lake Police Investigate Unconfirmed Report of Child Shot on Kaye Street

Investigators had not confirmed that a child was shot at a Kaye Street home Tuesday, and police could not confirm the child’s age. The child was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; the child’s condition was not immediately known, ABC11 Raleigh-Durham reported in its account of the incident.

Spring Lake, NC · 2d

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Evidence Left Behind At Selma-Area Home Leads To Burglary Arrest

SELMA – A handgun left behind during a residential break-in helped Johnston County sheriff’s investigators identify a suspect, authorities said. Marcus Wayne Hooks, 45, of Princeton-Kenly Road, Kenly, was arrested November 5 and charged with second-degree burglary following an investigation into a September 18 break-in. According to the...

Selma, NC · 1d

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Local Army Veteran now supporting the health of service members and their families

Fayetteville-based Stephen DeLellis is a retired Army lieutenant colonel with over three decades in Army Special Operations Forces and 16 combat deployments across six conflicts. DeLellis began his military career as an enlisted private in 1983, later serving in the 1st Ranger Battalion and Army Special Operations. His experience ranges from surviving a helicopter crash during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu to participating in the operation to capture Manuel Noriega in Panama. He went on to become an Army physician assistant and served as deputy command surgeon for U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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Cumberland County school board election winners outline what's next

Eight of the nine Cumberland County Board of Education members will have professional experience in education when two newly elected members take their seats in December. Tom Hatch and Broxie Pone, both former educators, will join incumbent Jacquelyn Brown, who won reelection Nov. 3 . As Hatch and Pone prepare to join Brown to serve on a board facing decisions about school closures, student achievement and district finances, all three have outlined priorities that include improving school facilities, addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting teachers and staff. During the Nov. 3 election, Hatch received 26,038 votes, incumbent Board Vice Chair Brown received 22,240, and Pone received 20,680, according to unofficial results. The election was for three at-large seats. Brown held one, while the other two became vacant after Board Chair Judy Musgrave died in June and Greg West chose not to seek reelection so he could run for the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. Hatch and Pone are former educators, while Brown worked for Cumberland County Schools for nearly 30 years as an assistant teacher and administrative assistant. Other board members whose seats were not up for reelection include Dr. Mary Hales, a retired Cumberland County Schools administrator; Delores Bell, who

Cumberland County, NC · 18h