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Target: District Attorney of Cumberland County, NC Billy West. Goal: Give prison sentence to people accused of severely abusing horses if they are found guilty. A young horse was allegedly dragged by a four-wheeler and other horses were said to be severely abused through the use of unethical training methods. Austin Wayne Simpson and Kylie Lenore Parker were arrested for the reported crimes. It is important that they be held accountable for their actions if they are found guilty, so the horses will no longer suffer.

Two people accused of dragging a young horse with a vehicle appeared in court on Friday. Austin Wayne Simpson, 25, of Hope Mills, is charged with cruelty to animals and felony conspiracy. Kylie Lenore Parker, 24, of Fayetteville, is charged with cruelty to animals and felony conspiracy. On Sept. 12,...

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office obtained a warrant for first-degree murder of a man in Andrews, South Carolina, for the homicide of Henry Lee Downing Jr. earlier this week. Thomas Jermaine Blake, 36, is in custody at the Georgetown County Detention Center in Georgetown, South Carolina, the sheriff's office said.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC (WMBF) - A man recently pegged by authorities as the suspect in an armed robbery at the Andrews Piggly Wiggly is now wanted in North Carolina. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said Jermaine Blake, 36, of Andrews, is wanted for first-degree murder. The charge stems from the Sept. 26 murder of Henry Lee Downing Jr. in the Fayetteville area.

A man who allegedly shot an off-duty police officer in an exchange of gunfire at a Linden gas station last week was arrested Wednesday after being released from the hospital, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said. Daniel Wayne Locklear, 39, of Maxton, was booked into the Cumberland County jail on...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A South Carolina man is now in custody following a homicide that occurred in Cumberland County earlier this week. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, detectives obtained a warrant on Thursday for first-degree murder on 36-year-old Thomas Jermaine Blake of Andrews, South Carolina.

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Curtis Worthy, an outspoken former member of Fayetteville City Council who was among the first council members elected when the city expanded westward, died Sept. 20. He was 76. “He was fun-loving,” says Jill Harris Gates, his daughter and the middle child of three — Jan, Jill and Curtis II. “A self-taught, self-made man.”  ...

Two people were arrested Thursday on allegations of animal cruelty at Witts End Quarter Horses, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Austin Wayne Simpson, 24, of Hope Mills, and Kylie Lenore Parker, 25, of Fayetteville, are each charged with cruelty to animals and felony conspiracy following an investigation that began in mid-August by Cumberland County Animal Services, the release said.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – After years of debate, Cumberland County is finally moving forward with plans to build a homeless shelter. “It’s a long time coming. Before me, Former Commissioner Charles Evans has advocated for our homeless community,” Dr. Toni Stewart, Chair of Cumberland County Board of Commissioners said.

A shocking incident unfolds as an individual faces charges for the shooting of a Dunn police officer. Watch the video for detailed coverage of the event, including the circumstances leading up to the crime and the subsequent legal proceedings.

Discover the shocking story of a Cumberland duo facing charges after their horses were seized due to abuse allegations. Stay updated with WRAL Live for breaking news, national headlines, and local updates. Tune in for the full story.

Discover the new homeless support center in Cumberland County. This video takes you on a tour of the facility, showcasing the resources and services available to assist those in need. Witness how the center is making a difference in the community.

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has taken action to move forward with construction of a Homeless Support Center that will provide much needed shelter beds for County residents experiencing homelessness, as well as access to programs and resources that will help them achieve sustainable housing and improve their lives.

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department (FCHR) held a quarterly conference for the N.C. Human Relations Commission on September 26. The conference took place at the Bill Crisp Senior Center and included over 80 members from various Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) agencies and Human Relations departments across the state. The focus of the discussions was DEI, civil and human rights.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Maxton man has been charged with multiple offenses including five counts of attempted murder in connection to a Sept. 19 Exxon gas station shooting that injured an off-duty Dunn police officer in Cumberland County. At 5:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives arrested and charged 39-year-old […]

Deputies arrested and charged two people Thursday after multiple horses were found abused at a farm in Cumberland County.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Two women who were wanted for questioning over a shooting death that happened early Tuesday morning are no longer wanted, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Sara Ruth Duncan and Elizabeth Louis Bartlett, who are both 40 years old and from Fayetteville, are...