3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (54+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- The City Council is set to vote next week on approval of a new vendor for the Lake Fayetteville marina rental and concession shop, following about nine months of the space remaining empty. Vendor proposed for Lake Fayetteville marina…...

2+ day, 35+ min ago   (177+ words) Fayetteville overcame an early deficit to defeat Sylvan Hills 52-42 in a high-scoring home opener. The Purple Dogs led by six in the first quarter when Sylvan Hills’ EJ Duckery lost the ball while being tackled. Officials ruled it a fumble,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (89+ words) Rene Kelley has retired as Durham police chief after a law enforcement career spanning more than 40 years. Kelley's interest in law enforcement began at age 10 when he was chosen to be a school... Why retired Police Chief Rene Kelley chose…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (171+ words) The Fayetteville Observer's news staff won eight awards in the 2026 annual North Carolina Press Association awards, including two first-place wins. Beth Hutson: Religion & Faith Reporting for A pastor ordained here 35 years ago is making history with her return to a…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (126+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- One person was injured and taken to the hospital after a shooting late Friday night, according to Fayetteville police. Fayetteville shooting leaves one injured FAYETTEVILLE -- One person was injured and taken to the hospital after a shooting late Friday…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (444+ words) Once, the talk around here when it came to major roads was Interstate 295, the Fayetteville Outer Loop, which opened to much fanfare last November after more than a quarter-century of planning and construction. A lot of the talk these days…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (132+ words) A man is charged with strangling and assaulting a person on campus at North Carolina State University. A warrant shows Miles Zander Seppelt, 18, from Fayetteville, was arrested early Wednesday morning by NC State police officers and charged with two felonies…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1127+ words) The city of Fayetteville is honoring part of its history. As Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reports, the City Council recently unanimously approved a new local historic district in the southeast part of town called the Black Historic District. "In…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (144+ words) A Fayetteville pub crawl connecting area companies with the community is returning late September. "Startup Crawl 2026: Making Waves," a beach-themed evening, is slated for Sept. 25 at the Fayetteville Downtown Square. It's the eighth year running for the event, which features…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (420+ words) Drake Farms in Fayetteville, a large multi-use project on about 165 acres, has opened its first apartments for leasing. The new apartments will have six floor plans, ranging from a 490-square-foot studio apartment to a 1,093 square-foot two-bedroom. Rents begin at $1,249 for…...