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Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.
More than 2.4 million Americans have served in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Of those combat veterans, 1,400 have had amputations. Morris is one of only five surviving quadruple amputees.
Mark Sandford or Elizabeth Colbert Busch - who will prevail?
As the trial continues, evidence consisting of diagrams and video by the D.A.'s office was presented.
The community supports Fort Bragg servicemembers.
Something to ponder for young adults
Accountability efforts were underway last week and will continue though completion.
Before starting his second season in the NFL, Army Reserve 1st Lt. Collin Mooney embarks on a 2-week high school tour to promote Army recruiting.
The annual event was held Friday at Reid Ross Classical School in Fayetteville.
The plan aims to put thousands of veterans to work in the information technology industry.
How will you honor your teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week?
Watch the derby horse race and win.
Bipartisan letter requests funding be used to save 149 Contact Towers including towers in Concord, Hickory, Winston-Salem, New Bern and Kinston
Purchase your flag to honor a solider past or present to display on the field at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, tells a gathering of military wives that the deployment of her son to Iraq in 2008 made her realize the sacrifices military families endure.
Robert Downey returns as a PTSD-ridden Tony Stark.
The annual fundraiser for Fayetteville's Urban Ministry happens on Saturday.
There are many ways to save and pay for college, do you have all the knowledge to make the best decision for your family?
The longstanding tradition originated in 1952 with a joint resolution through Congress, signed by President Truman.
The jury saw video footage, date and time stamped from the Sleepy Hollow mobile home park from November 9, 2009.
Crime investigations for two cases surrounding death and assault are underway in Fayetteville.
