Fayetteville City Council moved forward with a major round of capital investments Tuesday night as officials considered projects involving parks, recreation, public infrastructure, development and other long-term city priorities.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4%. The move marks the first rate increase since 2023 and the first major policy decision under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Federal officials projected that inflation will remain above the central bank's 2% target for longer than previously expected, while most policymakers indicated another rate increase could come before the end of 2026.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of carrying out military hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization. The resolution faces significant obstacles, but because Massie filed it as a privileged resolution, the House must take it up within two legislative days. The move comes as Congress prepares to leave Washington ahead of the November midterm elections.

Saudi Arabia issued a series of security alerts Tuesday, including warnings covering Mecca, Jeddah and Taif, as Iran-aligned Houthi forces intensified attacks on the kingdom and advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Damage to Saudi oil infrastructure is also disrupting exports and pushing global oil prices higher.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday morning near Orange Street and Moore Street in downtown Fayetteville. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as the death investigation continues.

NORTH CHARLESTON — Officers are investigating after an overnight shooting at an apartment complex left one person dead. A man was shot at the MAA Commerce Apartments at 3785 Ladson Road around 10:45 p.m. Aug. 15, according to a statement the North Charleston Police Department.

Carson Dean Barry, a local influencer in Mount Pleasant, has been arrested and charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of criminal solicitation of a minor.

Deputies conducted a gambling-related enforcement operation on Castle Hayne Road in Fayetteville, according to the sheriff’s office, resulting in the seizure of gambling-related equipment and evidence.

ALTAVISTA, Va. — Local history is getting a fresh look as author Wyatt Golden discusses his upcoming biography of Revolutionary War figure Colonel Charles Lynch with the community.

ALTAVISTA, Va. — An Altavista man was taken into custody following an hours-long standoff involving law enforcement.

ALTAVISTA, Va. — Drivers in Altavista are finding a welcome break at the pump as gasoline prices fall below $3 per gallon, drawing motorists from surrounding communities looking to save money on their next fill-up.

ALTAVISTA, Va. — Altavista teenager Colt Elder, better known as “Colt the Bolt,” is back on the national stage competing on American Ninja Warrior Season 18.