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Governor Offers Reward for Information on Harnett County Murder
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Daniel Williams, age 29. On May 7, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office...
MCS makes leadership transitions with new principals
The Moore County Board of Education has appointed Jami Burr as principal of Connect Academy, Matthew McLean as principal of West Pine Elementary, Renee Robbins as principal of Robbins Elementary, and Bryonn Willms as principal of Carthage Elementary, effective July 1. Jami Burr, who has served as interim principal at...
Laurel Hill man charged with murder in Lee County
A Laurel Hill man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Red Springs man. Both cities are between Fayetteville and the South Carolina border. The crime was allegedly committed in Lee County on May 23 last year, according to an indictment. Thank you for reading!. Please...
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.
Board of Elections addresses election discrepancies, voting process
In late April, discrepancies were discovered in the reported ballot totals for two precincts, one in Pinehurst and another in Carthage, from the March Board of Education primary election. Subsequently, the Moore County Board of Elections held a public meeting to explain the issue and outline steps to prevent such...
Man arrested after stolen vehicle found in another county
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said a man was arrested after a stolen vehicle was found in another county. The investigation began on March 30 after the sheriff’s office received a report of a stolen vehicle from a home in Southern Pines. Fields said investigators found the car in...
More than 100 dogs cleared for adoption after rescue from suspected puppy mill
CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. — The remaining 136 of the 214 dogs and puppies seized by law enforcement in Chatham County will soon find loving families, announced non-profit group Animal Rescue Corps. The group said the 136 dogs are following in the "pawsteps" of the 85 released to adoption placement...
Sanford grad's cicada eating party hits the press
Former Sanford resident Joshua Wicker made a YouTube video about the aphids and someone jokingly suggested that he try eating some of the Brood XIX cicadas that emerge once every 13 years. Thank you for reading!. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription...
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