Did you know Fayetteville was almost North Carolina's capital? It took decades for North Carolina to choose a capital after the American Revolution. But as the population moved west into the state, Wake County and Fayetteville became the main contenders. Learn more in this Homegrown History short. Special thanks to America 250 NC and the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. | PBS North Carolina

🏀 Fatal Shooting Reported at College Lakes Rec Center, Fayetteville NC 🗒️ On Sunday afternoon, Fayetteville Police responded to a fatal shooting at College Lakes Recreation Center off Rosehill Road around 4:10 PM after receiving a 911 call reporting gunfire during open gym hours. 🧑‍🦱 A young adult male was found fatally injured on scene with gunshot wounds. His identity has not been released, pending notification of next of kin. 🏀 According to witness reports, a fight broke out during a bas