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NC town’s traffic problem reveals DOT ‘upgrade’ which removed red light syncing, mayor says
ANGIER, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in a central North Carolina town say they are cracking down on drivers who block an intersection. But, many drivers say they have no choice and the town’s mayor said NCDOT officials recently removed the coordination of traffic lights along the route in the Harnett County town.
Troopers: Crash Monday in Cumberland County caused by 150-mph chase, driver at large
Authorities are investigating a crash Monday night in Cumberland County. According to Highway Patrol, the crash was the result of a chase that started in Harnett County and ended on North Bragg Boulevard and Mckenzie Road in Spring Lake. Troopers said the chase involved a stolen white Dodge Challenger and...
Cathedral Cafe showcases a new look
FAYETTEVILLE (WVNS) – The much beloved Cathedral Cafe in Fayetteville is back and better than ever! A local hotspot in Fayette County, the Cathedral Cafe, is opening its doors with a brand new look. Improved flooring, insulation, paint, and outside seating are just a few of the brand new additions. Wendy Bayes, owner of Cathedral Cafe, […]
Local teams will be kicking tonight
Many local sports fans will be hitting the road tonight as the Grace Christian and Lee County women’s soccer teams both travel for state playoff matches. For Grace, a trip to what would be a third consecutive NCISAA state championship match is on the line. For Lee, the opportunity is there to continue the most successful season in program history, and even to make a run at a title itself. Both teams will step onto the field tonight as underdogs, but as very live ones with a real chance to pull the upset.
Three sustain gunshot wounds in shootout inside home near Hope Mills
A home invasion that ended in a shootout Tuesday morning landed three men in the hospital, including the homeowner and his visitor, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said. According to a news release, Anaya Stancil, 22, of Hope Mills, and Anthony David, 38, of Fayetteville, were inside a home in the 600 block of Drypoint Lane when Terrance Kerr, 30, of Hope Mills, allegedly burst in and began shooting. ...
70 years after Brown v. Board, racism still present in schools
Friday marks 70 years since the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The landmark Supreme Court case ended racial segregation and discrimination in schools across the country, but many say racism still infiltrates schools today.
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Deputies seek assistance locating man following shooting in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to locate a suspect after a shooting that injured one person. Around 5:16 p.m. Thursday, deputies said they were dispatched to the 1600 block of Charles Court. All parties involved in the shooting left the scene before deputies arrived.
Five HBCUs Receive Millions In Grants & Gifts
Here are this week’s grants and/or gifts to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Historically Black Fayetteville State University in North Carolina has received funding from the National Aeronautic and Space Administration to establish a free, immersive summer program for high school students interested in STEM fields. The program will provide students with the opportunity to participate in NASA-related research without any financial obligations. Students will learn on-campus at Fayetteville State University and receive a stipend from NASA.
Former parks vice chair: Fayetteville paid a contractor millions, but projects aren't done
The seeming standstill on some park construction projects in Fayetteville has prompted a former vice chairman to question how the city is spending voter-passed bond money on the projects. Darden Jenkins is president of Classic Ballpark Solutions, which has assisted in developing minor league ballparks in the U.S. He served...
An internet discount program is ending. Can you still get cheaper internet in Fayetteville?
A federal program that provided monthly discounts on internet service and devices for qualifying households ended last month when a bill to provide temporary relief of $7 billion until the end of 2024 failed to be brought to a vote in Congress, marking the program's end due to a lack of funding.
Massey Hill's Emily Rose LaClair is The Fayetteville Observer's Student of the Week
Our readers have cast their ballots, and we have a winner for The Fayetteville Observer's Student of the Week for May 13-17. Congratulations to Emily Rose LaClair, a Massey Hill Classical High School sophomore who took the top spot with 63% of the vote. According to her nomination, "she participates...
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