Burlington offers a mild climate, strong wages, a growing job market, and outdoor activities. The city boasts breweries, food trucks, coffee shops, and a historic theater. HGTV based its list on ...

Fayetteville Public Works Commission's request to rezone land for a new solar farm was denied by county commissioners. The proposed solar farm would have generated five megawatts of electricity but ...

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to its longstanding sales tax distribution agreement with the county’s municipalities at the May 5 regular meeting — despite ...

Volunteers are needed to help landscape an adaptive home for retired Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Green, a Special Forces veteran wounded in Afghanistan. The event is scheduled for May 10 in Pinehurst ...

Fayetteville is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with various festivities. Local favorites for margaritas include Rancho de Leon and Mi Casita, while Rancho de Leon also tops the list for tacos. Cinco de ...

The Fayetteville Observer is conducting a reader survey to determine the best tacos and margaritas in Cumberland County. The survey is timed to coincide with the Cinco de Mayo holiday, which ...

Abby's Empanadas, a family-run Uruguayan restaurant, opened in Spring Lake at the end of 2023. The restaurant, owned and operated by the Lagos family, specializes in homemade sweet and savory ...

A Fayetteville man charged in the death of his girlfriend claimed that, despite acknowledging he was with her at the time, he didn't know how she was shot, the charging document alleges. Shyheem Jamal ...

Fayetteville, NC will host its first tourism summit in September, organized by DistiNCtly Fayetteville. The free summit aims to unite tourism professionals, business owners and community members.

In observance of Good Friday, some offices in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake and Cumberland County will be closed. Here's what to know. • City of Fayetteville offices are closed April 18. • ...

Fayetteville launched its first two electric buses as part of its Zero Emission Bus Deployment Project. The electric buses offer quieter rides, USB chargers and a range of 150 miles per charge. The ...

Hope Mills could see a financial boost of around $156,000 this year thanks to a newly approved sales tax distribution agreement with Cumberland County, which eases restrictions set by a previous ...