Fayetteville Coverage

Biological mother of missing Fayetteville woman looks for answers after remains found during search

WRAL News spoke to Sherry Foster, the biological mother of missing Fayetteville woman London Deven, on Sunday. She told WRAL News the FBI asked her to provide a DNA sample after authorities discovered two sets of skeletal remains on Friday.

'I thought she didn't want to see me': Missing Fayetteville woman's mother prays remains are not her daughter's

Sherry Foster, London Deven's biological mother, said she's praying that one of the sets of remains does not belong to her daughter, who she hasn't seen in over a decade and didn't learn about her disappearance until Thursday, April 4.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Skeletal remains found in search for two missing Fayetteville people

Investigators have not confirmed if the remains are connected to Blake Deven and London Deven.

Publix to open second location in Fayetteville

The new Publix will be located at the Ferguson Town Center at the southeast corner of Rockfish Road and Lakewood Drive.

WRAL staff

Head of EPA visits Fayetteville to announce new limits for PFAS in drinking water

U.S. and local environmental leaders on Wednesday will announce the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

US visits Fayetteville to announce first-ever limits on PFAs in drinking water

White House officials on Wednesday morning spoke at an event in Fayetteville to announce protections for drinking water. Researchers discovered PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River drinking water supply in 2017, including forever chemicals uniquely linked to the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant, formerly owned by DuPont.

New rules aim to make drinking water safer in North Carolina by removing toxic chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing the nation's first-ever drinking water standards for five forever chemicals or PFAS. The chemicals are present in drinking water systems across North Carolina and studies have linked PFAS to health risks including cancer and developmental problems in children.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Fayetteville police find human remains during the search for two missing people

Investigators have not confirmed if the remains are connected to Blake Deven and London Deven.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL achor/reporter

Additional photos of missing Fayetteville girl obtained by WRAL News

WRAL News on Tuesday obtained new photos of London Deven, a Fayetteville woman missing for at least five years. Sherry Foster, the biological mother of Deven, said she hadn't seen or heard from her daughter since 2001 and didn't learn of Deven's disappearance until Thursday, April 4.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Tar Heel Traveler: Solar eclipse photographer

The solar eclipse was Monday, and for years a professional photographer from Fayetteville has made it his mission to travel the world capturing the best eclipse views with his camera.

Fayetteville police investigate reported shooting at gas station on Grove Street

Fayetteville police are investigating a reported shooting at a Speedway gas station on Grove Street.

Front window of Ramsey St Chipotle in Fayetteville damaged

One person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a Chipotle restaurant on Ramsey Street on Saturday.

Fayetteville police searching for two relatives who haven't been seen in years

In addition to trying to find 17-year-old Blake Deven, Fayetteville police are also searching for his relative, London Deven.

Meet Andaluz The Artist: The visionary behind Fayetteville's J.Cole mural

With the excitement building for this weekend's Dreamville Festival, a recent Fayetteville mural by Andaluz The Artist, has gone viral. The timing couldn't be better for the colorful artwork, which celebrates the festival's founder, rapper J. Cole.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

J. Cole's connection to Fayetteville remains strong

The Grammy Award-winning artist grew up on Forest Hills Drive in Fayetteville and has since returned to record music videos in his hometown. He also picked Raleigh for his music festival, Dreamville.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

'I was in shock': Aunt of missing Fayetteville teen said she learned of disappearance days ago

Police said they are searching for Blake Deven. Police said Deven is now 17-years-old. According to the Missing Children Database, Deven has been missing since 2022. However, his aunt, Miranda Miller, only learned of his disappearance days ago.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

5 things to do for a weekend getaway in Fayetteville

Whether you're planning a staycation or a road trip to Fayetteville, here are five fun ways to spend a weekend in Fayetteville.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Vietnam Veterans Day: Fort Liberty honors veterans who were not historically celebrated

Fort Liberty honored a specific group of veterans on Friday as part of Vietnam Veterans Day.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Human & civil rights activist celebrates 97th birthday in Fayetteville

Ora Mobley Sweeting celebrated her 97th birthday on Monday in Fayetteville. WRAL's Gilbert Baez was there as she was honored by the community.

Civil rights activist celebrates 97th birthday, return to NC with Fayetteville ceremony

Dr. Ora Mobley Sweeting turned 97 years old in March, and the acclaimed civil rights activist celebrated her birthday in Fayetteville with recognition from Mayor Mitch Colvin.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Civil rights activist honored in Fayetteville

Civil rights activist Dr. Ora Mobley Sweeting is honored in a special proclamation ceremony by Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin. Mobley has worked alongside legendary figures such as Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller and Malcolm X.

7 great day trips & weekend getaways from Fayetteville

There's a wealth of fun adventures to be had when you go beyond the usual. Consider these destinations from Fayetteville, NC, for your next outing!

Fayetteville City Council votes to defend officers accused of brutality

The city of Fayetteville will provide legal counsel for officers accused of police brutality in a lawsuit related to a 2020 arrest.

Fayetteville to provide lawyers for officers accused of police brutality

The city of Fayetteville will provide legal counsel for officers accused of police brutality in a lawsuit related to a 2020 arrest.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Some veterans feel medical marijuana helps with PTSD

A panel discussion at Fayetteville Technical Community College explored the merits of medical marijuana on Wednesday.