Five Tractor-Trailers Burn in Early Morning Fire Near Vass
VASS, NC — Five unoccupied tractor-trailers were destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday in a remote area off Highway 690, according to Cypress Pointe Fire and Rescue. Fire crews were dispatched just after 1:00 a.m. to reports of an outside fire. When the first engine arrived, firefighters found a grass fire that had already […]
Ground Broken on $5.2 Million Laurinburg‑Maxton Airport Terminal
MAXTON, N.C. — Local and state officials have officially broken ground on a new $5.2 million terminal at the Laurinburg‑Maxton Airport, marking a major step forward for the region’s aviation and economic development. The 8,200‑square‑foot terminal will feature a two‑story glass design, a public observation area, and larger meeting space for community use. Funding comes from multiple sources, including $1 million from […]
Simultaneous Wrecks in AberdeenTwo Separate Crashes Snarl Traffic in Aberdeen Thursday NightSimultaneous Wrecks in Aberdeen
Aberdeen first responders were stretched thin Thursday night as they worked two separate collisions that happened almost at the same time in different parts of town. Around 9:15 p.m., two vehicles collided at Johnson Street and U.S. 15-501 in front of Taco Bell, blocking multiple directions of traffic while crews worked to clear an SUV […]
Sanford Countryside Rezoning
Sanford’s push for light industry has reached a quiet stretch of Colon Road, where the City Council voted to rezone nearly 23 acres of “Countryside” land for future industrial-style development. The property, made up of two vacant tracts next to existing heavy industry, was found inconsistent with the PlanSanLee “Countryside” goals by the Planning Board, […]
Go Walkin’ in a Weymouth Wonderland at Boyd House This December
Weymouth Wonderland is turning the historic Boyd House into a storybook holiday escape, complete with shopping, live entertainment, and festive fun for the whole family. With twinkling decor, local makers, Santa, and more, it’s a perfect way to kick off the season together. Event overview Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities presents Weymouth Wonderland: […]
Arrest Made After Break-In at Dormie Club Golf Course
Authorities in Moore County have successfully apprehended a suspect involved in a break-in and theft at the Dormie Club Golf Course in West End. On November 23, multiple pieces of equipment were stolen from a secured maintenance area, but deputies quickly followed leads to recover all stolen items from a nearby property. Jacob Liam Armstrong, […]
4-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Being Found Injured on Harnett County Road
Emergency responders rushed to aid a 4-year-old boy who was found injured along a roadside in Harnett County. The child was discovered by passersby who immediately called 911. When first responders arrived on scene, they provided immediate medical attention before transporting the boy to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Investigators are working to piece […]
Fayetteville Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Aberdeen Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop in Aberdeen led to the arrest of a Fayetteville man on drug charges over the weekend. Aberdeen police officers pulled over a vehicle and, during the stop, discovered illegal substances in the suspect’s possession. The driver was immediately taken into custody and is now facing multiple drug-related charges. Authorities have not […]
Richmond County law agencies receive contributions from Back the Blue ride
Local law enforcement in Richmond and Scotland counties are getting a holiday boost thanks to the annual Back the Blue motorcycle ride. Organizers Chris and Judy Jackson delivered $16,000 in donations to five departments, including Rockingham, Hamlet, and Laurinburg police — plus the Richmond and Scotland County sheriffs. The funds will help support Shop with […]