Spring Lake Coverage

Man killed in stabbing at bar in Cumberland County

A man was killed after being stabbed at a sports bar Wednesday in Cumberland County.

Man dies after stabbing at sports bar in Cumberland County

At 12:11 a.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Pyrates Sports Bar at 651 W. Manchester Road in Spring Lake for a stabbing.

WRAL staff

Neighbors in Spring Lake say thieves stole their mail, cash and gift cards

Residents in Anderson Creek Crossing in Spring Lake, are on high alert after discovering a disturbing pattern of tampered mail.

Spring Lake police chief relieved of duties

Dysoaneik Spellman is leaving his role as the town's chief after more than eight years with the police department.

Two people killed in house fire in Spring Lake

Two people died in a fire Wednesday night at a home off of Morrison Avenue in Spring Lake.

Two people killed in kitchen fire at Spring Lake home

Two people died in a kitchen fire Wednesday night in Cumberland County.

WRAL staff

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Vic's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, Tandoori Trail, and Ruby Tuesday

5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows this week's restaurant ratings report for Vic's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, Tandoori Trail, and Ruby Tuesday.

2 Fort Liberty soldiers arrested after investigators find illegal drugs at Spring Lake home

Two Fort Liberty soldiers were arrested after investigators searched and found illegal drugs in their Spring Lake home.

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings, GG Taste of Chicago Fish & Chicken, El Tucan Mexican Restaurant, and Checkers.

5 On Your Side digs into the low grade in this week's Restaurant Ratings.

Spring Lake opens first-of-its-kind stress recovery center

Taneshia Kerr opened the Enclave Stress Recovery Center with the goal of creating a space to teach people how to recover from stress.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

Enclave Stress Recovery Center stresses importance of self-care

Taneshia Kerr opened the Enclave Stress Recovery Center with the goal of creating a space to teach people how to recover from stress.

Fayetteville Tech boosts security after social media threat

Extra security is in place Monday at Fayetteville Technical Community College as police and the SBI investigate a social media threat.

Spring Lake mayor demands answers from state treasurer

Mayor Kia Anthony is calling for a one-on-one meeting with State Treasurer Dale Folwell to get some answers for the town.

Spring Lake mayor demands answers after state treasurer refuses to pay to hire new town manager

Mayor Kia Anthony is calling for a one-on-one meeting with State Treasurer Dale Folwell to get some answers for the town.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

State board that controls Spring Lake finances won't pay to hire new town manager; choice 'does not generate confidence'

The state Local Government Commission, which controls the finances for the troubled town of Spring Lake, will not approve funds to pay for the hire of Justine Jones as town manager. Jones left a similar role in Kenly after less than two months.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Spring Lake mayor sees a partner in rebuilding effort in new town manager

Spring Lake Mayor Kia Anthony said the professionalism, expertise and team spirit of Justine Jones are the qualities that make her the best choice for town manager.

Former Kenly town manager takes similar role in Spring Lake

On Monday night, the Spring Lake Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 to hire Justine Jones, who was ousted from a similar position in Kenly after a little more than a month on the job.

Ousted Kenly town manager Justine Jones hired as Spring Lake town manager

The Spring Lake Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to hire Justine Jones, the ousted town manager of Kenly, as Spring Lake's next town manager.

Spring Lake adds controversial town manager hire to history of leadership woes

A town with a history of leadership issues is divided again, this time over the decision to hire a new town manager.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Spring Lake finance director pleads guilty to embezzling from taxpayers; some of those funds paid for her mother's nursing home care

Gay Cameron Tucker, 64, admitted to writing checks from the town of Spring Lake's bank account to herself and to her mother's nursing home in Fayetteville.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Former Spring Lake director of finance arrested for embezzling nearly half a million dollars in taxpayer money

The former finance director of the town of Spring Lake was arrested Friday on charges of embezzlement, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Former Spring Lake finance director arrested on embezzlement, fraud charges

The former finance director of the town of Spring Lake was arrested Friday on charges of embezzlement, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

NC town accused of mishandling funds recently violated open meetings law, state officials say

State Treasurer Dale Folwell says the current interim town manager was hired without a public vote.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

State auditor releases scathing report on Spring Lake finances

The Office of the State Auditor on Thursday announced new details in an investigation into the Town of Spring Lake's finances.

Spring Lake mayor addresses investigation into use of town funds

Mayor Kia Anthony made a statement Thursday regarding an investigative report issued by the Office of the State Auditor.