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State Activates Price Gouging Law Ahead of Hurricane Erin
North Carolina’s price gouging law is now in effect statewide following Governor Josh Stein’s declaration of a State of Emergency in advance of Hurricane Erin. The law makes it illegal for businesses ... ...more
Weather ,Public Safety
August 20, 2025•1 min read
Governor Declares State of Emergency as North Carolina Braces for Hurricane Erin
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as the state prepares for the impacts of Hurricane Erin. The declaration mobilizes state resources and personnel to assist coastal ... ...more
Weather ,Public Safety
August 20, 2025•2 min read
Cumberland County Opens Cooling Centers as Heatwave Grips Region
As a sweltering heatwave bears down on Cumberland County, with heat index values predicted to soar to 101 to 103 degrees from Friday, July 25, through Monday, July 28, local authorities are taking pro... ...more
Weather ,Cumberland County &Public Safety
July 23, 2025•2 min read
Fay at 5:Fayetteville Woman Charged in Infant Death; New Police Chief Sworn In as State Addresses Price Gouging
Cumberland County detectives have arrested Cornelia Moore, 54, of Fayetteville, in connection with the death of an infant earlier this year. Moore faces charges of intentional child abuse serious inju... ...more
Breaking News ,Weather Cumberland County State &Crime
July 18, 2025•2 min read
Fay at 5: Local Coach Charged, City Grants Boost Community, and Statewide Recovery Efforts Underway
A former volunteer coach at Cape Fear High School, Luis Enrique Guillen, 28, was arrested yesterday by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit. Guillen faces two counts of contribu... ...more
Breaking News ,Weather Cumberland County &Crime
July 17, 2025•2 min read
Governor Stein Declares Emergency for Chantal Recovery
Today, Governor Josh Stein officially declared a State of Emergency for 13 North Carolina counties, a crucial step to support and accelerate long-term recovery efforts following the widespread floodin... ...more
Breaking News ,Weather &State
July 17, 2025•2 min read
Fay at 5:Fayetteville Court Cases, Teacher Arrest, Fireworks Injuries, and Major State News
Today, two individuals with serious charges made their initial court appearances in Fayetteville. Peter Andrew Munn is facing charges including breaking and entering a home, larceny of a firearm, and ... ...more
Breaking News ,Weather Cumberland County Crime &Public Safety
July 16, 2025•2 min read
Fay at 5: Your Tuesday Briefing on Cumberland County's New Sheriff Search, Heat Wave Relief, and Key Local Stories
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has officially launched the search for a new Sheriff, following the retirement of Ennis W. Wright on June 30, 2025. Sheriff Wright, who served nearly three... ...more
Weather ,Cumberland County
July 15, 2025•5 min read
Fay at 5:Murder Charges, Police Appeal, and Back-to-School Season
An 18-year-old Raeford resident charged with first-degree murder made his initial court appearance today. Kam’Ron Tolson faces charges in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Rolando Gome... ...more
Breaking News ,Weather Cumberland County State &Crime
July 14, 2025•4 min read
Fay at 5: Clinical Trials Expand, NC Tops Business Rankings, & Local Safety Updates
"Cape Fear Valley Health, North Carolina’s 8th largest health system, has announced a new strategic partnership with Javara, an Integrated Research Organization. This collaboration aims to expand acce... ...more
Weather ,Cumberland County &State
July 11, 2025•4 min read
Fay at 5: Bladen County Woman Charged in Murder, Fire Department Welcomes New K9, and More
A Bladen County woman appeared in court today for the first time since being charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of her husband. Charlotte Brandy Smith, 45, of Elizabethtown, was ar... ...more
Breaking News ,Weather &Cumberland County
July 10, 2025•3 min read
Fay at 5: Attorney General Warns of Post-Storm Scams, FFD Welcomes Crisis Dog, and Teen Fun Night Returns
As our community continues to recover from Post-Tropical Storm Chantal, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging residents to be vigilant against an expected rise in scams. The Attorney ... ...more
Weather ,Cumberland County
July 09, 2025•4 min read
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