Fort Bragg|News|
Thursday Event

News does not happen in a newsroom. I look forward to being out and about seeking out the most relevant and timely community news at Fort Bragg and Fayetteville. Truth be told, I prefer the good news stories, but the crime stories always get more engagement. Presenting the news in a multi-media format is a great package for busy readers. Reading the news on your smart phone or iPad, now that's just Patchy.
'Like' me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter and bookmark fortbragg.patch.com I can't wait to hear from you!
kelly.twedell@patch.com
Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.

Authorities are seeking 18-year-old Alex Fernandez in connection to recent crimes
One week away until a potential partial government shutdown
This is the second parachute related death in two years at Fort Bragg.
Victim was shot and remains in stable condition at the Cape Fear Valley Hospital
Hagan meets with winner of Outstanding Airmen of the Year award, Observes Birthday of U.S. Air Force
After meeting with Undersecretary for Benefits, Hagan Writes to Defense Secretary Hagel and VA Secretary Shinseki
Advance party arrives on Monday afternoon.