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This is the penultimate weekend of the D2 football regular season, and there is a lot at stake for the top teams in North Carolina. Johnson C. Smith can strengthen its bid for a return to the CIAA championship game when the Golden Bulls visit archrival Livingstone on Saturday. UNC...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission wants residents to lock up food and anything else that draws bears, since the animals are getting ready for winter. The warning came after video showed a bear up a tree near a Whiteville home. Late summer and fall bring a stretch called hyperphagia. Bears...
The City of Fayetteville’s Solid Waste Division invites residents to an afternoon of family-friendly fun at the rescheduled Meet Spiffy & Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at 455 Grove St. Taking place following Fayetteville’s Veterans Day parade, the event offers families an afternoon...
CLINTON, Sampson County — A new training prop is giving firefighters in Sampson County and nearby communities a place to practice realistic fire response. The Sampson Community College says the project reflects years of planning and work to expand hands-on training opportunities. The department says firefighters will be able...
National Book Lovers Day: Read your favorite book to commemorate this day on Saturday. National Walk to W
RED SPRINGS — In the heart of the Red Springs community, Peterson Elementary School is a place where Tiger pride runs deep and every stu
Westover football hosted its first home playoff game since 2021, and the Wolverines made sure the occasion was worth the wait. No. 14 seed Westover dominated No. 19 West Johnston 44-0 in the first round of the NCHSAA 6A East playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6, delivering a commanding performance in its postseason return at home. The Wolverines (7-4) finished the season undefeated at home with a 5-0 record, and earned what could be the largest playoff victory in program history. The blowout win also marked Westover's fifth shutout of the season. "It's exciting just for the moment because of the fact that these kids deserve it, man," Westover coach Justin Sherrod said postgame. "Not just these kids, Westover deserves it. Westover's community deserves it." To ignite the potent performance, Westover's defense set the tone early, consistently disrupting West Johnston's offense and creating opportunities to pull away, blocking two punts, and forcing a fumble over the course of the night. "It was good that the defense did what they did this season, and that made the offense have to step their game up," Sherrod said. "It's just complementing football." The Wolverines capitalized on their first offensive possession of the game with
The greater Fayetteville community is invited to contribute non-perishable food items to support those who serve our nation. Recognizing the current financial pressures faced by military families and the need for immediate, tangible support within the Fort Bragg community, the Greater Fayetteville. Chamber Military Affairs Council (MAC) is hosting Operation...
For generations, the stories and illustrations of Dr. Seuss has entertained readers and sparked the imaginations of children and adults alike. His whimsical worlds make us laugh, encourage us to think and inspire a lifelong love of reading. This November, the vivid colors, playful language and unforgettable characters that define...
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Cumberland County Department of Social Services, 1225 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. The session will provide guidance on available funding opportunities and the application process while allowing attendees to receive direct support from program staff. Attendees and organizations are encouraged to bring a laptop to participate in the online training, begin their applications during the event and receive assistance in real time.
On Oct. 26, the Fayetteville City Council passed a revised Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment. It requires conditional rezoning when someone proposes a data center as a warehouse storage use, according to a city media release published on Monday, Nov. 2. The amendment also clears up how the UDO treats...
The North Carolina State Board of Elections' executive director cautioned local election officials Friday against commenting about outcomes of ongoing contests. Sam Hayes issued a statement after WRAL cited two county elections directors discussing the vote count in the state Senate District 24 race. The race could determine whether Republicans...
