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Former PWC Commissioner Robert C. Williams Passed Away

Former Fayetteville Public Works Commission Chairman, Robert C. Williams, passed away on November 6, 2026. Williams was a retired educator who served on the PWC Board for 20 years, helping provide leadership and oversight for the community’s electric, water, and sanitary sewer systems. Williams became PWC’s first African-American board...

Fayetteville, NC · 2d
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Lumberton City Council approves data center regulations despite opposition

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Lumberton City Council approved regulations Monday for a potential data center despite opposition from residents who urged city leaders to delay the vote until more questions could be answered about public health, water consumption, electricity costs, and the financial impact on taxpayers. Dozens of...

Lumberton, NC · 3d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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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

North Carolina · 1d

HBCU Gameday

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HBCU football league’s gamble could have NCAA implications

Fayetteville State and Virginia State are set to meet in a game that could have playoff implications. The post HBCU football league’s gamble could have NCAA implications appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

Fayetteville, NC · 11h

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Lumberton Approves Data Center Rules

The Lumberton City Council on Monday unanimously approved rules that could pave the way for a data center, despite residents’ concerns about the potential impact on local water supplies, the environment, and electricity rates. “This is not about choosing between economic development and protecting our citizens,” City Council member...

Lumberton, NC · 3d

The Fayetteville Observer

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Santa Claus returns to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall for the holidays

Christmas is on the horizon, and there’s no surer sign than Santa Claus coming to Cross Creek Mall. The Jolly Old Elf will make his 2026 debut at noon Nov. 13 at his Home for the Holidays in the food court, the mall announced in a Nov. 9 news release. A Black Santa Claus will be available on Nov. 20-23 and Dec. 11-14. On Mondays, shoppers can bring their pets along for a photo with Santa. More: Black Santa brings pride and joy to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall The details Address: 419 Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville. Hours: Santa will be available for visits from Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 24. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday. Cost: Visits are free, with photo packages available for purchase. More information: Reservations for a photo session with Santa are encouraged. Visit vipholidayphotos.com/mall/H-CCMNC and search by town or ZIP code. News Director Beth Hutson can be reached at bhutson@fayobserver.com. This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Santa Claus returns to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall for the holidays

Fayetteville, NC · 3d

The Richmond Observer

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Fayetteville Road expected to reopen after utility pole replaced

ROCKINGHAM -- A portion of U.S. 1 is still currently closed following an early afternoon wreck. According to the Rockingham Police Department, Fayetteville Road (U.S. 1) is closed on the north ...

Rockingham, NC · 2d

The Robesonian

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Local entrepreneur completes food waste grant project

LUMBERTON — Local entrepreneur Brandis Strickland recently completed a grant-funded project from the N.C. Department of Environmental Qu

Robeson County, NC · 2d

Up and Coming Weekly

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Government Watch: City Council to prepare ordinance removing Lofts at Park View from Municipal Service District

Before we dig into the latest government news, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber congratulates our newly elected officials and thanks everyone who stepped forward to serve our community. We look forward to working together to support local businesses, strengthen our economy and expand opportunities across Fayetteville and Cumberland County. And with that, here you go!

Fayetteville, 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 · 23h

The Laurinburg Exchange

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2 underrated Scotland defenders to watch against Swansboro

LAURINBURG — This Friday, Pate Stadium will host a second-round playoff matchup between the No. 4-seeded Fighting Scots and the 13th-seeded Swansboro Pirates. Winners of nine straight, Scotland enters the playoffs following a first-round bye, while Swansboro is coming off a first-round victory over White Oak. Here are two...

Swansboro, NC · 2d

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Dissolution Decisions Loom for Two Small NC Towns

On the heels of a financial takeover of two North Carolina towns last month, Local Government Commission (LGC) staff are exploring the possibility of dissolving each of them once and for all. A team of LGC staff have been working with the towns of Rowland and Ronda over the past...

Ronda, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

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Lumbee Tribe to hold cultural health fair

PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribe will hold its fourth annual Lumbee Cultural Health Fair & Connect and Heal Talking Circle on Saturday.

Maxton, NC · 1d

The Richmond Observer

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OPINION: Dear Democrats: Make civility great again. Please.

I'm a Gen Xer. We were brought up on Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers, in a world that taught us that no matter what our differences, we had a basic responsibility to be decent and civil and fair to ...

Rockingham, NC · 22h

The Richmond Observer

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Rockingham Council approves demolition of 3 houses, sale of land to NCDOT

ROCKINGHAM -- Three more abandoned houses in Rockingham are slated for demolition. The Rockingham City Council approved demolition ordinances for each property during its meeting on Nov. 10. ...

Rockingham, NC · 16h

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 · 18h

NC Newsline

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‘I got to tell him’: Ojeda wins NC-09 seat just days before father passes away

Richard Ojeda unseated GOP Rep. Richard Hudson in a surprise upset.

Aberdeen, NC · 1d

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The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

The Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema are on a mission to provide Fayetteville, N.C. with a safe space for women of all generations to drop in to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or mocktail while indulging their creativity.

Fayetteville, NC · 2d