Sampson County residents wary of landfill methane plan
Whitney Parker has had enough. The Snow Hill resident lives close enough to the GFL Sampson County Regional Landfill to see the daily operations from his house. Parker said that for decades, the landfill has cast an imposing shadow over his community and destroyed its quality of life.
Habitat seeks volunteers, donations to help rebuild storm-damaged homes
Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity has partnered with the state to rebuild homes for two families in Sampson County who lost their homes in hurricanes Matthew and Florence, according to a news release.
North Carolina communities look to boost recycling efforts
Fast-growing cities like Durham are looking for methods to reduce the growing amount of garbage they produce.
2 men charged in violent crime spree spanning 5 counties, police say
Two Cumberland County men are charged with attempted murder and theft in connection with a five-county crime spree that included firing gunshots at pursuing deputies, according to the Fayetteville Police Department.
Man arrested in weekend shooting in motel parking lot
A man who fired at least 15 shots at a woman in a motel parking lot Sunday morning has been arrested, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
