This is the landing page for all of The Fayetteville Observer's high school football coverage from the 2025 season. Find all ...

North Carolina concealed weapon law states that individuals cannot willfully or intentionally carry in public any gun or bowie knife, dirk, dagger, a weighted swinging weapon, loaded cane, metallic ...

Nahlee Iris Smith is a newcomer to the political scene, but she believes that's what Fayetteville needs in the mayor's office.

The Tampa Bay Rays (57-61) visit the Seattle Mariners (65-53) Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch from ...

Cape Fear head coach Jacob Thomas talks to his team at the end of football practice on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Fayetteville's talented group of volleyball players includes reigning conference champions. Vote here for the Preseason Player of the Year.

Ben Cashen prepares to pass the ball during football practice at Seventy-First High School on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Ben Cashen, center, during Seventy-First football practice on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.

With Fayetteville elections in full swing, our responsibility as voters is to learn as much as we can about the people seeking to lead us.

Jack Britt takes on Garner during a scrimmage game at Jack Britt High School on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Jack Britt takes on Garner during a scrimmage game at Jack Britt High School on Friday, Aug. 8, ...

The first event will give Fayetteville residents a chance to inform the questions candidates will be asked in the primary and ...

UNC women's basketball landed five-star recruit Kate Harpring, giving the Tar Heels the commitment of the No. 2 recruit in ...

Gov. Josh Stein recently visited Fayetteville to announce North Carolina is joining a national effort to improve support for ...