They came for what would be the final curtain call for the first lady of Cape Fear Regional Theatre. A farewell bow, if you will, for Olga Thorp. They knew her as Bo. They knew her as Bo.
In this week’s notebook: Nikeisha Waring hired as Cumberland County’s first chief diversity officer, Dominique Hall hired as Cumberland County’s new human resources director, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office recognized for its work with military law enforcement, the county Department of Social Services has merged its website with Cumberland County government, city of Fayetteville receives budget award.
The 15-year-old daughter of Fayetteville City Councilwoman Courtney Banks-McLaughlin was shot and killed Friday night on Maitland Drive, according to sources. The Fayetteville Police Department said it is investigating the shooting.
Baseball is outta here, but the beer will be flowing at Segra Stadium for the fourth annual Pecktoberfest on Saturday. From 5 to 9 p.m., more than 20 breweries from across the state will offer samples of more than 40 cold brews, according to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers website.
The city of Fayetteville and Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation will celebrate the opening of the Bill Crisp Senior Center with a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Methodist University is celebrating homecoming this weekend with tailgating, a bonfire, fraternity and sorority gatherings — and, of course, football.
Some things you can be assured of in life. And when the Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club Country Buffet and Bazaar rolls around in autumn, you can be assured Robert and Corey Breece will be …
The Fayetteville City Council recently approved the expansion of the Millennial Advisory Commission from 13 to 30 members, according to a city news release. Applications are open for vacancies.
The Cool Spring Downtown District has announced that it plans to bring a large-format, public art exhibit to downtown Fayetteville. “Mi Casa, Your Casa” is scheduled to open Nov. 23 …
Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison was full of surprises Thursday morning: new retail outlets, a new home for the chamber of commerce, and a new name for its business center to reflect its growing role as a business hub.
Organizers of a proposed history center focused on the Civil War and Reconstruction will gather public input Thursday and Friday on the content of exhibits and other plans for the content of exhibits and other plans for the facility.
One-stop early voting for the Nov. 8 elections begins Thursday, Oct. 20, at eight polling sites across Cumberland County. The early voting period will end on Nov. 5.
One man was killed and another was injured when someone fired gunshots at their vehicle while traveling on Raeford Road on Tuesday night, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.
Ronnie McLeod never had a byline in the local newspaper. He never wrote or edited the words or snapped a photograph for publication. But like his mother, father and grandfather before him, he was there every day for 40 years for subscribers and readers of The Fayetteville Observer.
One man is dead after a shooting Tuesday night on Slater Avenue, the Fayetteville Police Department said. Officers responded to a reported shooting on the 1800 block of Slater Avenue just after …
Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department Robbery Unit are seeking help from the public to identify two men and a car in connection with the armed robbery of two juveniles at a McDonald’s restaurant.
Hope Mills will look back at its textile heritage with the 15th annual Mill Village Celebration on Oct. 29. A luncheon will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. at Town Hall, according to a news release from the town.
Fayetteville police Sgt. Caleb Hudson called it “a normal day.” That was before he put his life on the line and coordinated the safe evacuation of employees out of the back door of the Taco Bell on Bragg Boulevard. Hudson, 43, was among seven people recognized Tuesday morning with the top honor at the 2022 Public Safety Valor Awards.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to hire an interim county manager who will take over when Amy Cannon retires in December. Board Chairman Glenn Adams announced the …
SPRING LAKE — Mayor Kia Anthony said Monday night that she will be asking for an informal meeting with State Treasurer Dale Folwell to discuss his decision to withhold the funding to hire Justine Jones as the next town manager.
HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners on Monday discussed the idea of staggering the terms for commissioners and going from two-year to four-year terms. Before the discussion, …
Leaders at 10 elementary schools, four middle schools and four high schools were in the running for Cumberland County Schools Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year awards. On Monday evening Gemette McEachern and Kenneth Williams took the honors.
Representatives of more than 60 colleges and universities will take part in a college fair on Oct. 25 at the Crown Expo Center, according to a news release from Methodist University.
Authorities have made an arrest in the shooting death of a man and the wounding of a woman on Oct. 8 in the 1900 block of North Street, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.
HOPE MILLS — The Hope Mills Board of Commissioners tonight is expected to revisit and vote on a proposed 384-unit apartment complex on Elk Road. The board meets at 7 p.m. at Town …
