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ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 20-year-old Maxton man is in custody and will face a first-degree murder charge in the killing of a Red Springs man, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said. Jaiden Warren Locklear, 20, surrendered to sheriff’s office investigators on Thursday. He had been wanted in Monday’s shooting death of Rondell Hammonds, […]

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ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A man who was released from prison in 2022 after serving 12 years for second-degree murder has been arrested for narcotics and weapons violations, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. Henry Dwayne Jacobs, 45, of Maxton, was charged with possession with intent to sell and/or deliver cocaine, maintaining a […]

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.

Dive into this gripping report as authorities seize 10 pounds of marijuana and opioids from a Fayetteville home, leading to a significant arrest. Discover the details of this major drug bust and its impact on the local community.

The person killed was walking along Laurinburg Road near McQuage Road in Hoke County.

Tragedy strikes Robeson County as a 13-year-old falls victim to a fatal shooting. Tune into WRAL Live for breaking news coverage, providing both national headlines and local updates on this heart-wrenching incident. Stay informed, stay safe.

Streets can be built with shapes and obstacles that make drivers uncomfortable if they drive too fast. But some anti-speeding structures, like speed bumps, hinder emergency vehicles. Street designs and structures that deter speeding include: Speed bumps, narrow lanes, zig-zag lanes, and roundabouts. The Fayetteville City Council is considering ways...

A male bicyclist was airlifted after an accident in Southern Pines around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday. According to officials, the cyclist was riding across U.S. 1 from Murray Hill Road when he turned left onto U.S. 1 North when he was hit by a pickup truck traveling from Council Way.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Detectives with Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are still looking for a suspect in the death of a man found dead at an area hotel. Fayetteville PD said Jeremy Mercer was killed on or about June 10 at the Extended Stay America Hotel on...

The growing number of violent incidents and guns found in schools have prompted concerns from many.

ROCKINGHAM — The most meaningful game of the season for the Richmond Senior High School football team will take place on Friday night. While rivalry games with Pinecrest and Scotland high schools are important, should the Raiders hope to keep their playoff potential alive, Week 6’s road game at Hoke County High School could be the determining factor.

In this article, we're exploring four exceptional seafood restaurants in Fayetteville. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below!

ABERDEEN, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in a Moore County town say are looking for a man following an incident in a Walmart. Officials said Tuesday they are asking the public for help in identifying the man, according to a news release from the Aberdeen Police Department. Police released two...

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 […]

Welcome to Black Tastemakers, an occasional series that highlights African American excellence and influence on the Fayetteville-area food scene. Nominate Black culinary professionals and entrepreneurs by emailing tshook@gannett.com. At Heart & Soul Soul Food and Lounge on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, Chef Trell Liles puts his heart into a menu...

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A 48-year-old Maxton man who was reported missing in Robeson County has been found safe. Editor’s note: Because the man has been found safe, all identifying information and photos have been removed from this story.

The ceremony came on what would have been Watts' 40th birthday.

Joe McGee keeps trying to bring families together around positive vibes. He keeps succeeding. He in particular wants to create safe, fun spaces for communities of color where the younger generation can bump elbows in a room full of mentors. He played host in the spring to a special Little...

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.”  ...