Today's coverage includes a fatal downtown train collision, major downtown closures, a Sunday shooting spree arraignment, proposed parking fee increases, higher PWC residential surcharges, the Crown Coliseum sound-system dispute, the $12 million clean-water pipeline project, new workforce-training funding at FTCC, and the latest decision on Spring Lake early voting sites.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — More than 50 companies recently gathered at Fort Bragg to demonstrate and evaluate counter-unmanned aircraft systems as the U.S. Army prepares for a major exercise focused on defending against drone threats.

City officials are considering tighter zoning requirements for data centers as residents push for greater protections around residential neighborhoods and local infrastructure.

A new lawsuit filed by a Central Records Unit employee alleges a hostile work environment, racial discrimination, and systemic retaliation within the Fayetteville Police Department.

Whether you're planning a family outing, a date night, or simply looking for something new to experience, August offers plenty of opportunities throughout Fayetteville and Cumberland County.