Human bones found outside of a home where deputies went to conduct a welfare check on Dec. 10 have been identified as those of a missing homeowner last heard from in September. The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office were called to check on 52-year-old Carlton Glenn Parker of Monroe Lane around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Parker hadn’t been seen in months. more

Jennifer Ann Jackson and Timothy James Ray were found guilty in a two-week trial on the attempted murder of Carol Ann Bennett, who was stabbed multiple times, buried alive and left for dead at a Covington Road home in 2018. Bennett survived the attack. more

Six people have been arrested on the heels of an eight-month investigation into an alleged drug trafficking operation inside a Lillington home. Three of the six are accused of trafficking opium — a felony punishable by nearly six to more than 18 years in prison, but that wasn’t the only drug flowing from the house. more

RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations for the Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a long-standing … more

Take a tour of several festively decorated homes located in the historic district of Dunn and help raise money for a worthy cause. A Holiday Tour of Homes to support Friends Fighting Cancer will … more

Noah Brooks, 8 “‘Home Alone,’ because it has so much funny stuff and I love the action.” Addison Lanpher, 8 “‘Charlie Brown.’ It’s really funny.” Annabelle … more

A second man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a string of burglaries in Johnston County and has been linked to similar crimes in Sampson County. The arrest comes after the victim, who had … more

FAYETTEVILLE — The Cumberland County Animal Control has implemented the Fear Free Shelter Program. All 48 employees received individual certification for their successful completion of the initial … more

Estelle Flowers Godwin celebrated her 100th birthday with a host of doting loved ones at an afternoon party on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Stoney Run PFWB Church. Nearly 250 family members and friends were … more

RALEIGH — A long-anticipated report from an education consulting group suggests North Carolina should boost public school spending by at least $8 billion over the next eight years to satisfy its … more

Eighteen kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school students from the Music Department of the Campbell University College of Arts and Sciences performed in the annual holiday recital Dec. 10, … more