Calls to 911 to Bladen County Communications about a shooting that left three people dead and one injured near Clarkton on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2020

Calls to 911 to Bladen County Communications about a shooting that left three people dead and one injured near Clarkton on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2020

911 Call: Bladen County triple murders-Call 3

911 Call: Bladen County triple murder-Call 2

911 Call: Bladen County triple murder-Call 1

The 911 call received by Fayetteville police about a man using a machete to attack a woman on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. The incident happened on the 1700 block of Railroad Street in

The 911 call received by Fayetteville police about a man using a machete to attack a woman on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. The incident happened on the 1700 block of Railroad Street in

911 call about machete attack

One of three 911 calls released by the Fayetteville Police Department made from the scene of a plane crash at Gray's Creek Airport off Butler Nursery Road on Monday, Feb. 17.

One of three 911 calls released by the Fayetteville Police Department made from the scene of a plane crash at Gray's Creek Airport off Butler Nursery Road on Monday, Feb. 17.

911 call: Gray's Creek Airport crash - Call 3

911 call: Gray's Creek Airport crash - Call 2

911 call: Gray's Creek Airport crash - Call 1

Dispatcher traffic during the apprehension of a suspect by Fayetteville police who had a medical emergency and later died in custody on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Note: Traffic between the dispatcher and officers is not recorded when there's no sound which makes it sound like events are happening faster than they really are.

Dispatcher traffic during the apprehension of a suspect by Fayetteville police who had a medical emergency and later died in custody on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Note: Traffic between the dispatcher and officers is not recorded when there's no sound which makes it sound like events are happening faster than they really are.

Ramsey Street Dispatcher Traffic

911 calls made for assistance after a man experienced a medical emergency Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 while being apprehended by Fayetteville police. The man died while in custody.

911 calls made for assistance after a man experienced a medical emergency Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 while being apprehended by Fayetteville police. The man died while in custody.

Ramsey Street 911 calls

A repair on a cockpit electronic control issue had not been completed on a private airplane that had crashed into a home near Hope Mills last month. The pilot reported control issues with the aircraft before no further communication was received from the flight. 

A repair on a cockpit electronic control issue had not been completed on a private airplane that had crashed into a home near Hope Mills last month. The pilot reported control issues with the aircraft before no further communication was received from the flight.&nbsp;

Uncompleted Repairs on Airplane Caused Crash

News and Interviews from The Fayeteville Observer

News and Interviews from the Fayetteville Observer

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Jeremy Moore, who was injured in Afghanistan in 2012, said getting a service dog helped him with his recovery.

Jeremy Moore, who was injured in Afghanistan in 2012, said getting a service dog helped him with his recovery.

Fort Bragg Stories: Service dog helps vet recover

Military service is the thread that weaves Bobby and Alexia Fields’ family life together. Together, they balance the demands of the Army with the responsibility of raising three young children.

Military service is the thread that weaves Bobby and Alexia Fields&rsquo; family life together. Together, they balance the demands of the Army with the responsibility of raising three young children.

Fort Bragg Stories: Couple balances military, family

Former Spc. Victoria Landes spent six years as a WAC during the 1960s, training to be a dental assistant at Fort Bragg. While at Fort Bragg, she came to realize she was gay. At that time, being gay could get soldiers discharged.

Former Spc. Victoria Landes spent six years as a WAC during the 1960s, training to be a dental assistant at Fort Bragg. While at Fort Bragg, she came to realize she was gay. At that time, being gay could get soldiers discharged.

Fort Bragg Stories: Victoria Landes remembers her service with pride

As a young man in the late 1960’s, Hal Noyes faced the prospect of being drafted to fight in Vietnam. He was opposed to the war, but decided to enlist, hoping to avoid combat.

By 1969, he found himself stationed at Fort Bragg.

As a young man in the late 1960&rsquo;s, Hal Noyes faced the prospect of being drafted to fight in Vietnam. He was opposed to the war, but decided to enlist, hoping to avoid combat.
By 1969, he found himself stationed at Fort Bragg.

Fort Bragg stories: Former soldier recalls anti-war efforts

Growing up on his family’s farm in southern Alabama, Pfc. Tyler Dunn thought his future lay in agriculture.
But he had dreams of serving in the Army.

Growing up on his family&rsquo;s farm in southern Alabama, Pfc. Tyler Dunn thought his future lay in agriculture. But he had dreams of serving in the Army.

Fort Bragg stories: Farmer seeks to be above average in Army

The story of one troubled Fayetteville veteran helped inspire efforts that will lead to better care for all incarcerated veterans, according to Lynn and Steve Newsom.

The story of one troubled Fayetteville veteran helped inspire efforts that will lead to better care for all incarcerated veterans, according to Lynn and Steve Newsom.

Fort Bragg stories: Advocating for better care for vets in prison

Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Rodriguez deployed more than five times in the course of her 21-year military career. Now, her oldest son, Antonio is an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Rodriguez deployed more than five times in the course of her 21-year military career. Now, her oldest son, Antonio is an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Fort Bragg stories: A multi-generational conflict

Ivan Castro’s life was forever changed when a mortar landed near him in Iraq on Sept. 2, 2006. Two of the men in his unit were killed, and Castro was gravely injured. The attack left him blind, facing a long road to recovery.

Ivan Castro&rsquo;s life was forever changed when a mortar landed near him in Iraq on Sept. 2, 2006. Two of the men in his unit were killed, and Castro was gravely injured. The attack left him blind, facing a long road to recovery.

Fort Bragg Stories: Blinded veteran seeks challenges

Armando Nunez turned to ghost-hunting on a whim in 2008. His wife, Joanna, and a friend, Tom Kuntz, soon joined together and founded the Paranormal Research Organization of Fayetteville, or Proof

Armando Nunez turned to ghost-hunting on a whim in 2008. His wife, Joanna, and a friend, Tom Kuntz, soon joined together and founded the Paranormal Research Organization of Fayetteville, or Proof

Fort Bragg Stories: Investigators look into ghost stories on Army post

Spc. Jonathon Wannemacher is an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne. And he’s also a skilled marksman.

Spc. Jonathon Wannemacher is an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne. And he&rsquo;s also a skilled marksman.

Fort Bragg Stories: Soldier earns spot in markmanship unit

Fort Bragg Stories is a collaboration between The Fayetteville Observer and WUNC’s American Homefront Project to commemorate a century of history at Fort Bragg through personal narratives. If you’d like to share your Fort Bragg story, you can email ftbraggstories@wunc.org.

Fort Bragg Stories

We take on the 2019 Oscar nominations, from who we think was snubbed and who we're excited to see win.

We take on the 2019 Oscar nominations, from who we think was snubbed and who we're excited to see win.

#Trending: 2019 Oscar nominations

Gillette has a new commercial that takes on toxic masculinity, and Gladys Knight is performing at the Super Bowl. Want to join us for an episode of #Trending? Email bhutson@fayobserver.com.

Gillette has a new commercial that takes on toxic masculinity, and Gladys Knight is performing at the Super Bowl. Want to join us for an episode of #Trending? Email bhutson@fayobserver.com.

#Trending: Gillette takes on toxic masculinity

That's right, Pitbull did a cover of Toto's "Africa" called "Ocean to Ocean" for DC comic's "Aquaman" blockbuster coming out Christmas day.

That's right, Pitbull did a cover of Toto's "Africa" called "Ocean to Ocean" for DC comic's "Aquaman" blockbuster coming out Christmas day.

#Trending: Pitbull's take on Toto's "Africa"

Award shows wouldn't be award shows without some controversy. We look at weird films in weird nominations along with who got snubbed and who didn't deserve it.

Award shows wouldn't be award shows without some controversy. We look at weird films in weird nominations along with who got snubbed and who didn't deserve it.

#Trending: We take on the Golden Globe nominees

But first we talk about Margaret Atwood's sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," Justin Bieber's slow comeback as a married man and Hugh Jackman's career choices.

But first we talk about Margaret Atwood's sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," Justin Bieber's slow comeback as a married man and Hugh Jackman's career choices.

#Trending: Hugh Jackman hopes to fill arenas, plus Bieber and Handmaids

Thanksgiving is still weeks away but Christmas decorations have already hit the stores and in-laws are asking for Christmas lists. Is it too early for Christmas?

Thanksgiving is still weeks away but Christmas decorations have already hit the stores and in-laws are asking for Christmas lists. Is it too early for Christmas?

#Trending: Is it too early to talk about Christmas?

Kanye recently tweeted that he realizes he's been used by politicians and that he is stepping away from politics. Is that enought to put him back in our good graces?

Kanye recently tweeted that he realizes he's been used by politicians and that he is stepping away from politics. Is that enought to put him back in our good graces?

Trending: Do we like Kanye now?

Colin Kaepernick is back in the news after Nike made him brand spokesman with the tagline "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Colin Kaepernick is back in the news after Nike made him brand spokesman with the tagline "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

#Trending: Nike taps Colin Kaepernick  for brand spokesman

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On Episode 8 of Called Third Strike, Woodpeckers' season opener draws closer and stadium work continues. Methodist baseball team has won 11 straight and is 15-2. Campbell and High Point set for key Big South series. SwampDogs add two players. Davidjohn Herz pitches Terry Sanford High to 15-0 win at Gray's Creek.

On Episode 8 of Called Third Strike, Woodpeckers' season opener draws closer and stadium work continues. Methodist baseball team has won 11 straight and is 15-2. Campbell and High Point set for key Big South series. SwampDogs add two players. Davidjohn Herz pitches Terry Sanford High to 15-0 win at Gray's Creek.

Called Third Strike podcast: Woodpeckers' opener closer, stadium work continues

On Episode 7 of Called Third Strike, it's been 105 years since Babe Ruth hit his first home as a professional in Fayetteville. Who will be the next baseball legend to play here? A review and preview of region college baseball and softball teams. High school baseball and softball teams begin play.

On Episode 7 of Called Third Strike, it's been 105 years since Babe Ruth hit his first home as a professional in Fayetteville. Who will be the next baseball legend to play here? A review and preview of region college baseball and softball teams. High school baseball and softball teams begin play.

Called Third Strike podcast: 105 years since Babe's first homer here

On Episode 6 of Called Third Strike, the Fayetteville Technical Community College baseball team is set to open its first season this weekend with Billy Gaskins leading the program. Methodist and St. Andrews continue to play well. Gavin Williams gets his first win. High school baseball and softball teams open play.

On Episode 6 of Called Third Strike, the Fayetteville Technical Community College baseball team is set to open its first season this weekend with Billy Gaskins leading the program. Methodist and St. Andrews continue to play well. Gavin Williams gets his first win. High school baseball and softball teams open play.

Called Third Strike: FTCC set to open inaugural baseball season

Cape Fear High graduate Gavin Williams made his first collegiate start Wednesday for East Carolina against Campbell and turned in a strong four innings. South View graduate Trey Jacobs leaving for spring training in Arizona with the Colorado Rockies organization. A roundup of region college baseball and softball.

Cape Fear High graduate Gavin Williams made his first collegiate start Wednesday for East Carolina against Campbell and turned in a strong four innings. South View graduate Trey Jacobs leaving for spring training in Arizona with the Colorado Rockies organization. A roundup of region college baseball and softball.

Called Third Strike: Williams pitches at ECU, Jacobs preps for spring training

Campbell University is set to open its 2019 season. The Camels are coming a Big South Conference championship and a NCAA tournament appearance. Terry Sanford graduate Andrew Jayne talks about his first season of pro baseball. Join Sonny Jones for the Called Third Strike podcast each Thursday.

Campbell University is set to open its 2019 season. The Camels are coming a Big South Conference championship and a NCAA tournament appearance. Terry Sanford graduate Andrew Jayne talks about his first season of pro baseball. Join Sonny Jones for the Called Third Strike podcast each Thursday.

Called Third Strike: Campbell set to open season

Fayetteville's downtown baseball stadium is named SEGRA Stadium, youth camp set at Terry Sanford and interviews with St. Andrews coach Andy Fox and Methodist coach Tom Austin. Join Sonny Jones for Episode 3 of the Called Third Strike podcast.

Fayetteville's downtown baseball stadium is named SEGRA Stadium, youth camp set at Terry Sanford and interviews with St. Andrews coach Andy Fox and Methodist coach Tom Austin. Join Sonny Jones for Episode 3 of the Called Third Strike podcast.

Called Third Strike: Stadium named, Fox and Austin interviews

The college baseball season opens for UNC Pembroke on the first weekend in February and coach Paul O'Neil is ready for his 19th season with the Braves. Also, Pine Forest High graduate Cobie Fletcher Vance talks about being able to help the local baseball community with a camp upcoming at Terry Sanford High. Join Sonny Jones for Episode 2 of the Called Third Strike podcast.

The college baseball season opens for UNC Pembroke on the first weekend in February and coach Paul O'Neil is ready for his 19th season with the Braves. Also, Pine Forest High graduate Cobie Fletcher Vance talks about being able to help the local baseball community with a camp upcoming at Terry Sanford High. Join Sonny Jones for Episode 2 of the Called Third Strike podcast.

Called Third Strike podcast: Interview with UNCP coach Paul O'Neil

An interview with Nate Shaver, who was named manager of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and a look at region college baseball teams on Episode 1 of Called Third Strike with Sonny Jones

An interview with Nate Shaver, who was named manager of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and a look at region college baseball teams on Episode 1 of Called Third Strike with Sonny Jones

Called Third Strike: Woodpeckers name manager

The Fayetteville Observer's Sonny Jones hosts a podcast about baseball. Topics will include major leagues, minor leagues, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, college and high school.

Called Third Strike

One of two 911 calls released by the Fayetteville Police Department made from the 7000 block of Day Spring Drive on Monday, Oct. 7 where a man had barricaded himself inside a home.

One of two 911 calls released by the Fayetteville Police Department made from the 7000 block of Day Spring Drive on Monday, Oct. 7 where a man had barricaded himself inside a home.

911 call: 7000 block Day Spring Drive - Call 2

911 call: 7000 block Day Spring Drive - Call 1

A Fayetteville Police Department recording of a resident who called 911 on Sept. 21 about a suspicious person at the door of their house after dark claiming to be from PWC. 

A Fayetteville Police Department recording of a resident who called 911 on Sept. 21 about a suspicious person at the door of their house after dark claiming to be from PWC.

Resident called 911 on Sept. 21 about suspicious person at door

A Fayetteville Police Department recording of a resident who called 911 on Sept. 21 about a suspicious person at the door of their house after dark claiming to be from PWC. The Communications Division checked with PWC if the person was a PWC employee.

A Fayetteville Police Department recording of a resident who called 911 on Sept. 21 about a suspicious person at the door of their house after dark claiming to be from PWC. The Communications Division checked with PWC if the person was a PWC employee.

A Fayetteville Police Department recording of a resident calling 911 on Sept. 21 about a suspicious person at the door of their house after dark claiming to be from PWC. The Communications Division calls the woman to tell her a PWC employee was there checking on a possible water leak.

A Fayetteville Police Department recording of a resident calling 911 on Sept. 21 about a suspicious person at the door of their house after dark claiming to be from PWC. The Communications Division calls the woman to tell her a PWC employee was there checking on a possible water leak.

On Episode 43 of Crime Time, a security concern shuts down the All American Gate leading onto Fort Bragg. Will using your cellphone while driving soon be against the law? "CSL: Investigating True Crime @ Your Library" planned Saturday, March 16 at Headquarters Library. These stories and more on Crime Time.

On Episode 43 of Crime Time, a security concern shuts down the All American Gate leading onto Fort Bragg. Will using your cellphone while driving soon be against the law? "CSL: Investigating True Crime @ Your Library" planned Saturday, March 16 at Headquarters Library. These stories and more on Crime Time.

Crime Time podcast: Security concern at Bragg gate, cellphone ban while driving considered

On Episode 42 of Crime Time, Robin T. Applewhite will spend at least 230 years in prison after being convicted of coercing women into prostituting for him. "Conner's Law" mandates mandatory prison time for anyone who uses a firearm to assault a law enforcement officer. More than 300 video gaming machines seized in Bladen County. Cumberland County Expungement Clinic dates set.

On Episode 42 of Crime Time, Robin T. Applewhite will spend at least 230 years in prison after being convicted of coercing women into prostituting for him. "Conner's Law" mandates mandatory prison time for anyone who uses a firearm to assault a law enforcement officer. More than 300 video gaming machines seized in Bladen County. Cumberland County Expungement Clinic dates set.

Crime Time podcast: Man receives 230 year sentence, Bladen gaming arrests

On Episode 41 of Crime Time, Observer reporter Paul Woolverton talks about how the case against Michael Ray McLellan for the kidnapping and murder of Lumberton teen Hania Aguilar came together. Harnett County Deputy Eric Cook Jr. returns to work 10 months after being shot while on duty. Cumberland County's third annual expungement clinic is scheduled in March.

On Episode 41 of Crime Time, Observer reporter Paul Woolverton talks about how the case against Michael Ray McLellan for the kidnapping and murder of Lumberton teen Hania Aguilar came together. Harnett County Deputy Eric Cook Jr. returns to work 10 months after being shot while on duty. Cumberland County's third annual expungement clinic is scheduled in March.

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