Sweepstakes cafe owners fight city fees

The outcome of a court case in Cumberland County could affect other lawsuits in the state between local governments and internet sweepstakes cafe owners. Thirteen business owners filed a suit to prevent the City of Fayetteville from collecting thousands of dollars from each business in privilege license. Lawyers for internet cafe’s...

Claims pile up against dead Dunn businessman’s estate

Claims against the estate of a Harnett County businessman that some people claim ran a $40 million Ponzi scheme continue to pour in. Ray Mulkey Jr. owned or was a partner in four companies that dealt with financing and real estate. Creditors contend that he used the businesses to attract investors,...