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Secretary of Defense welcomes 18th Airborne soldiers home after Ukraine support mission

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Nov 4, 2022

Soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, who were deployed to Europe to help with the Ukraine situation, returned the base Tuesday and were greeted by Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin III.

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Fayettteville council member on history center: We ‘have been at the table for the better part of two years to iron out the details’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 28, 2022

Plans for the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center got a $6.6 million boost from the city of Fayettteville, meaning it’s one step closer to achieving its vision in the city.

Scott on students’ mental health: 'I think COVID opened the floodgates for a need that was already there'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 27, 2022

Cumberland County Schools is answering a call to expand mental health services, a need that was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victim's mother: ‘For it to be that time of night, in the dark, I think the driver was targeted’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 23, 2022

A passenger was shot to death late Tuesday while riding in a car that was shot at multiple times and eventually run off the road in Fayetteville.

Miles on park dedicated to veterans: ‘We’re going to have some walking paths’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Oct 5, 2022

As progress continues at North Carolina Veteran’s Park, engineers have a clearer vision of some of its features.

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Fayetteville tourism president: ‘This community is such a caring community’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 30, 2022

The Fayetteville Area Convention And Visitors Bureau created a website to offer a helping hand to those who fled their homes to get out of Hurricane Ian's path.

Fayetteville State police chief says campus has ‘implemented additional security measures’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 28, 2022

Thanks to an $80,000 grant from the U.S.

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Chance: ‘I never thought that my 22-year-old daughter would have been murdered’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 15, 2022

Cumberland County traditionally has a higher homicide rate than the state of North Carolina does, and this year is looking to continue that trend.

Kenneth Brown, victim of job scam: ‘Normally I'm not that naive, but they got me’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 9, 2022

Scammers won’t hesitate to take advantage of an unsuspecting victim, even on well-regarded job posting websites.

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Fayetteville fire chief on new firehouse: 'We'll see a reduction in response times with 30-45 seconds in some areas'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 2, 2022

The average citizen might not understand the benefits of a new firehouse, but Fayetteville fire chief Mike Hill noted that they’ll reap those benefits if they ever call for firefighters.

Health director: ‘We’re excited for the opportunity to increase access to this life-saving measure for members of our community’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 29, 2022

To help reduce the number of opioid overdose fatalities, the Cumberland County Detention Center is trying a new approach, setting up a Naloxone vending machine at the jail.

Fayetteville hair stylist about online hoax: About 12 people have ‘been scammed out of money’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 16, 2022

If you’re thinking it’s time to get your hair done in Fayetteville, be aware that a scam artist is out there promising to style someone, asking for money up front and disappearing.

Fayetteville mayor: 'This is time to put the resources in place with the plans to execute'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 11, 2022

The Fayetteville City Council held a public hearing on a major bond package Monday to seek opinions about a $97 million improvement project for the city.

FPD offers incentives to get non-violent offenders in court: 'We want to ... try to limit law enforcement interaction'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 6, 2022

The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) wants people who have arrest warrants for non-violent offenses to turn themselves in.

FSU professor: ‘Their curiosity, drive, tenacity and intellectual agility in this challenge have been inspiring’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Aug 4, 2022

Select Fayetteville State University and North Carolina State University students showed off their technology skills during this year's NASA-sponsored University Student Design Challenge.

Slain Fort Bragg soldier was a father of four: 'He is just a family man'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 28, 2022

A weekend party in Pinebluff turned deadly for a Fort Bragg soldier after a shooter killed him and put four others in the hospital.

Sheriff's office reminds parents to ‘monitor who's by you and what people are doing at all times’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 21, 2022

A homeless encampment near the Gillespie Street bridge hasn’t raised any concerns. But, parents were told that sex offenders are among the homeless and were reminded to keep an eye on things, because some sex offenders reside in the encampment.

Fort Bragg Army wife on the end of a deployment: ‘When he walked through the door, it was just joy’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 15, 2022

About 150 Fort Bragg soldiers returned to their home base after serving five months in Poland to help support Ukraine after Russian troops invaded the country in late February.

Fayetteville police shooting: 'The struggle went to the ground and, tragically, an officer discharged their firearm,' assistant chief says

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 5, 2022

A standoff with an armed woman in Fayetteville turned deadly Friday night.

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Fayetteville lifeguard: 'It’s a pretty popular job in Fayetteville, easy to do during the summer'

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jun 28, 2022

Staffing shortages at restaurants and retail outlets are no longer news, but with the summer season upon us, people might be surprised to learn that many pools haven't been able to hire a full staff of lifeguards.

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