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Missing for over a year: Jasmine Lowery was 16 when she disappeared from Falcon, North Carolina

Jasmine Lowery has been missing from Falcon, North Carolina (Cumberland County), since October 23, 2025, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 17. She was only 16 when she went missing.

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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 · 1d
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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.

Sampson County, NC · 2d
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Man charged with murder in connection to Fayetteville death investigation

A man was charged with murder on Saturday in connection with a death investigation in Fayetteville. Fayetteville police responded to a medical call Tuesday morning in the 1600 block of Owen Drive. Officers found Rogers Melvin, 75, unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police arrested and...

Fayetteville, NC · 13h
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8 North Carolina Towns Where $250,000 Still Gets You A Brand-New 3-Bedroom Home

Can you still find towns in North Carolina where $250,000 buys a brand-new 3-bedroom home?. These 8 towns prove it’s possible with affordable prices and real community charm!. 1. Tabor City. Tabor City is the kind of place that makes you question every expensive housing decision you’ve ever made....

North Carolina · 8h

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Police Seek Armed And Dangerous Suspect In Murder Of Smithfield Man

GOLDSBORO – Goldsboro Police have identified a second suspect in a shooting that killed a 41-year-old Smithfield man and critically injured a Smithfield woman earlier this week. Police announced Friday, that Deashawn Maleek Darden, 22, is wanted in connection with the November 9 shooting that claimed the life of...

Smithfield, NC · 1d

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Bell's Seed Store Has Sold Fayetteville Gardeners Their Seed Since 1919. After Stewart Bell Died at 64, His Sons Andrew and Hunter Are Keeping It Open.

Stewart Bell, third-generation owner of Fayetteville's Bell's Seed Store, died Oct. 20 at 64. His sons Andrew and Hunter are keeping the 1919 garden store open.

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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Wendell Man Charged After SBI Search on Pontiac Court

A 25-year-old Wendell man has been charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after State Bureau of Investigation agents searched a home on Pontiac Court. ReTwan Legend Watson was arrested following the investigation, WWAY reported Friday. Homeland Security and the Raleigh Police Department had asked the...

Wendell, NC · 1d

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This Little North Carolina German Cafe Bakes Its Own Cakes To Follow Your Schnitzel And Spätzle

Some of the best meals in North Carolina hide behind the plainest storefronts. In Fayetteville, one small strip mall spot serves crispy schnitzel smothered in homemade gravy, then sends guests over to a bakery case loaded with cakes and pastries made in-house. It is the kind of place locals mention...

Fayetteville, NC · 16h

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC teen died after being left with unsecured guns. Now his mother faces a felony

A North Carolina mother faces a felony child abuse charge for allegedly leaving two children unattended in a home with multiple unsecured firearms in August, leading to the death of one of the children, according to court records. Jennifer McGrath Butler, 49, was arrested by Angier police on Nov. 4 after authorities said she left her 15-year-old child and the child’s 13-year-old brother “unattended in a residence with multiple unsecured firearms.” As a result, the 15-year-old suffered a “serious bodily injury,” causing his death, an arrest warrant alleges. Butler’s arrest warrant states she’s from Fuquay-Varina, but a release order filed Thursday says she’s from Smithfield. Court documents do not provide further details. Butler now faces a felony charge of negligent child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. She’s being held in Harnett County custody — where authorities have not authorized her release, citing the violent charge involving a child — and will appear in court on Monday for a first appearance hearing, according to court records.

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 2d

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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 · 2d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Fayetteville's Project Vermilion shows another path to growth | Opinion

The same night Fayetteville City Council voted to schedule a public hearing on a data center moratorium , which has been debated by the council and members of the public for months — it held a public hearing on a different kind of industrial project. There were no speakers from the public for the hearing, and not a lot of council discussion afterward. Council members Nov. 9 heard a report from the city-county economic development team about the city’s pursuit of a company that makes brushless motors. The effort is code-named Project Vermillion, and the company says it would create 104 jobs, paying an average wage of $65,000. The city and county are competing against Georgia for a project that would also be eligible for North Carolina grant funding. The vote Monday authorized further action to try to land the company. The county is scheduled to hold its public hearing on the project at its Nov. 16 meeting, according to a public notice. Witnessing the City Council’s quick, purposeful action on the motor manufacturer company is a reminder that when it comes to large-scale economic development opportunities, data centers are not the only fish in the sea. Opinion Pitts: Is

Fayetteville, NC · 2d

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$30 Million Rehabilitation Hospital Planned For Smithfield; 100 Jobs Expected

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A healthcare company plans to invest approximately $30 million to build a new medical rehabilitation hospital in Smithfield, creating an estimated 100 jobs with an average annual salary of $80,000. ClearSky Health, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced plans for a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital...

Smithfield, NC · 2d

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 · 2d

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Cumberland County Sets Public Gray’s Creek Land Use Plan Meeting for Nov. 18

Cumberland County's Planning & Inspections Department will hold a community kickoff meeting for the Gray's Creek Area Land Use Plan on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. It takes place at the J.D. Pone Recreation Center, located at 2964 School Road in Hope Mills. County staff want residents...

Cumberland County, NC · 2d

Sampson Independent

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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 · 2d

The Fayetteville Observer

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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 · 2d

NC Newsline

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North Carolina vows to hold Chemours accountable for contamination ‘no matter how long it takes’

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— North Carolina environmental regulators this week sent a scathing critique to Chemours, which is responsible for contaminating at least 10 counties with toxic “forever chemicals,” arguing that […]

North Carolina · 2d

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Gov. Stein pardons two turkeys, Butterball donates 500 to ENC food bank

What is the economic impact of North Carolina's poultry industry?. Gov. Josh Stein ceremonially pardoned two turkeys, Lord and Lady Stanley, during an the Turkey Pardon Ceremony sponsored by the North Carolina Poultry Federation at the Governor’s Mansion, his office said. The turkeys, raised at Circle S Ranch in...

North Carolina · 1d

Country Herald

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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.

North Carolina · 2d