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Basketball · Fayetteville

HBCU flips up-and-coming coach from conference foe

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (April 10, 2025) – In a swift move that sent ripples through the HBCU/CIAA basketball community, Fayetteville State University has named Devin Hoehn as its new head men’s basketball coach, just one day after longtime head coach Luke D’Alessio stepped down.Hoehn takes over after a standout run at Bluefield State University, where he led the program to a 19-11 record, a Northern Division runner-up finish, and an appearance in th…See the Story

Hope Mills · Hope Mills

Donald E. Robinson - CCN - Columbus County News

March 13, 1963 — April 1, 2025 Donald Edward Robinson “Big D” age 62 of Hope Mills, NC was born on March 13, 1963 and passed on April 1, 2025 at the Angel House [Read More] The post Donald E. Robinson appeared first on CCN - Columbus County News.See the Story

Spring Lake, North Carolina · Spring Lake

Spring Lake woman faces felony charges after homeowner shot, robbed

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A woman faces multiple felony charges after a Spring Lake homeowner was shot and robbed on Sunday, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.See the Story

NCAA · Fayetteville

HBCU parts ways with Coach of the Year

Luke D’Alessio, who finished the season 23-9 and won a NCAA Tournament game, has mutually parted ways with Fayetteville State University as its men’s basketball coach. D’Alessio, who was named the CIAA and HBCU Division II Coach of the Year, took over as the 18th head coach of the Fayetteville State men’s basketball team in 2019. Over his five-season run, he amassed a remarkable 103-52 record at FSU—a 66.5% win rate—and holds a career collegiate…See the Story

Fort Bragg, North Carolina · Fort Bragg

Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal to headline FHU’s 61st Annual Benefit Dinner

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HENDERSON, Tenn. — Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, will be the keynote speaker at Freed-Hardeman University’s 61st Annual Benefit Dinner Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. This year’s event marks a return to FHU’s campus following extensive renovations to Dryden Auditorium. Sponsorships begin at $600 and are available now at fhu.edu/benefitdinner. General admission tickets, which…See the Story

Fort Bragg, North Carolina · Fort Bragg

Local author releases new book series

Shawn Martin holds Book 1 of his new series. The image on his shirt is the cover of his first book, The Teacher. Photo by PJ Martin By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News Local author Shawn Martin (no relation) has released his new Book 1 of a three-part series entitled Echoes of War and Distant Thunder: Gathering Clouds on the Horizon. This is actually Martin’s second book. His first book The Teacher was a gripping thriller released in 2019. Gat…See the Story

GoFundMe · Fayetteville

GoFundMe for North Carolina 12-year-old girl shot at street carnival

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin wants to make it illegal for parking lot carnivals to operate in the city without a permit. This comes nearly two weeks after 12-year-old Adrianna Bethea was shot while at a carnival on Cliffdale Road. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, someone opened fire in a parking lot, hitting Bethea in the back while she was at the carnival. After the March 22 shooting, Adrianna spe…See the Story

Education · Fayetteville

Amid GOP attacks on education, NC Dems are putting students and families first in latest filed bills

Democrats have filed bills in the state legislature to uplift families and provide support for children in the state amid GOP attacks on school programs and funding. In recent years, North Carolina has seen over a hundred daycares close due to lack of funding. Democratic Senators Jay Chaudhuri and Sophia Chitlik have put forward two pieces of legislation that would appropriate funds to help organizations expand their childcare capacity. Senate …See the Story