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The Fayetteville Observer

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Stewart Bell's sons vow to carry on Bell's Seed Store legacy

A beloved gardener and local business owner who spent 40 years leading one of Fayetteville's oldest locally owned businesses has died. Stewart Bell, third-generation owner of Bell’s Seed Store at 230 E. Russell St. downtown, died Oct. 20 after suffering a brain aneurysm, his family said. He was 64. His death came as a shock to family, longtime employees and loyal customers. But those closest to him say they won't let his legacy fade. He chose to help others, just because he could Stewart Bell was a man who always went out of his way for other people, said his wife of nearly 40 years, and he would always do so in a way that made it clear he wasn’t after any personal gain. He simply wanted to show that he was thinking about others before himself, Gwen Bell said. “He knows I like sunflowers and roses,” Gwen Bell said, “And he would just show up sometimes with sunflowers or roses or an orchid, just because he could.” Stewart Bell’s only cares in the world were his business, his family and his Lord, she added. In addition to helping others with their own gardens and yards, Gwen Bell said, her

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

The Johnstonian News

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Untreated wastewater discharge reported near NC 42 in Johnston County

Aqua North Carolina reported a 7,500-gallon untreated wastewater discharge in Johnston County; state officials are reviewing the incident.

Johnston County, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Lawsuit over Harnett County inmate's death ends in $1.2M settlement

County leaders on Tuesday approved the public disclosure of agreements tied to the lawsuit, ending a years-long legal battle over the death of inmate Eric Griffith. The lawsuit from Griffith's estate claims Griffith exhibited clear signs of serious drug withdrawal and other medical concerns when he was arrested for failing to pay a fine. According to the lawsuit, jailers did not report Griffith's condition to the medical staff, offer any medical treatment or medications and failed to follow the detention center's Health Plan.

Harnett County, NC · 2d
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GALLERY: Hope Mills Glass Photo Booth at Stars & Guitars 2026

Thank you so much to our friends at Hope Mills Glass for sponsoring our concourse photo booth at Stars & Guitars 2026! You all showed out in FORCE for The Band Perry, Rodney Atkins, Josh Ross, Cole Goodwin and Drew Baldridge, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We loved seeing...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d
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Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen announces closure

Locally owned seafood restaurant Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen will close its doors at its current location. The restaurant's final day of service will be Sunday, November 15. The restaurant's final week’s hours:. Thursday, November 12 | 4–8 p.m. Friday, November 13 | 4–8 p.m. Saturday,...

Fayetteville, NC · 3d

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Murphy USA listed among incoming businesses at Rockfish Village in Fayetteville

Murphy USA is listed among the incoming businesses at Rockfish Village, a developing commercial center near Rockfish Road and King Road in Fayetteville. The listing was shared by FayToday News’s instagram in an update highlighting businesses expected to join the shopping center alongside the new Publix. The company, which...

Fayetteville, NC · 6h

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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 · 17h

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Sweet Potatoes, Fast Loading, and Family Pride at This Princeton, North Carolina Farm

Somewhere in Johnston County, a family farm sends mountains of sweet potatoes out the door, and some of them end up as far away as San Francisco. Truck drivers who load there talk about it the way most people talk about a favorite breakfast spot. They mention the friendly crew,...

Princeton, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 2d

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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

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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 · 17h

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

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A life rooted in Bladenboro: Remembering Mayor David Hales

BLADENBORO — David Hales spent decades serving the town he called home. He helped protect its neighbors as a volunteer firefighter, helped guide its future as a commissioner and mayor, and helped give it a tradition that brings thousands of people together each fall. David William Hales Jr., 68,...

Bladenboro, NC · 2d

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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

The Robesonian

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Bulldogs, Tornadoes set for 2nd round

WILSON — It has been an up-and-down season for the 11th-seeded St. Pauls football team as they’ve battled injuries throughout the

St Pauls, NC · 2d

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A new Haymount shop gives vintage wedding gowns another walk down the aisle

Just over two years ago, Michelle Clark and her husband, Jamil Rashad, opened Westdale Vintage at 1225 Fort Bragg Road in Historic Haymount. Now, the couple is preparing to open a second store two blocks away. Clark shared that the expansion came about because the initial store didn’t have enough...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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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

The Johnstonian News

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Johnston County DSS announces 2026 Giving Tree locations

Johnston County DSS seeks holiday gifts for children and young adults in foster care through its 2026 Giving Tree Project, with gifts due Dec. 4.

Johnston County, NC · 19h

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Local Army Veteran now supporting the health of service members and their families

Fayetteville-based Stephen DeLellis is a retired Army lieutenant colonel with over three decades in Army Special Operations Forces and 16 combat deployments across six conflicts. DeLellis began his military career as an enlisted private in 1983, later serving in the 1st Ranger Battalion and Army Special Operations. His experience ranges from surviving a helicopter crash during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu to participating in the operation to capture Manuel Noriega in Panama. He went on to become an Army physician assistant and served as deputy command surgeon for U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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QDOBA plans third location in Hope Mills

A new QDOBA location is coming soon to the people of Hope Mills, with signage already up for the brand's third location at 7483 Rockfish Road. The new location is the latest addition to the new Rockfish Village shopping center, which debuted with the opening of the area’s second Publix location on Oct. 21.

Hope Mills, NC · 3d