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Hood: Property tax merits reform, not repeal

North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) had created a 23-member select committee to evaluate potential reforms of the state’s property-tax system. That is a fine idea, a sensible reaction…
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Build a Galactic Vision Board for the new year

You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.— Les Brown The Blissful Alchemists and Sunshine Beauty & Bliss present the “Your Dreams are Out…
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Imbolc: A healing weekend gathering at 3 Roots Center

Key Burns inherited a piece of land from her mother, now known as 3 Roots Center, that she’s turning into a nature reserve. She wants to make it a sanctuary…
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Honoring astronauts on NASA's Day of Remembrance

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration holds a day of remembrance every January for those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery for the benefit…
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News

1 Setting goals for new year can help jumpstart productivity
2 PWC Preparing for Weekend Winter Weather; Customers Encouraged to Prepare Early
3 No pain, no problems: Arthroscopic surgery restores shoulder worn down by life
4 New Hobbies to try in Fayetteville in the new year
5 Local stars shine at 2025 Hoops & Dreams Showcase

Setting goals for new year can help jumpstart productivity

The start of a new year is far more than just an opportunity to make resolutions—it’s a chance to establish a strong foundation for the months ahead and set clear intentions for how you want…
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PWC Preparing for Weekend Winter Weather; Customers Encouraged to Prepare Early

With forecasts calling for a wintry mix this weekend, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is taking proactive steps to ensure our community is prepared for potential weather-related service impacts. PWC prepares…
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No pain, no problems: Arthroscopic surgery restores shoulder worn down by life

At 74, Joyce Bryant has a lot to be proud of: a loving family, a happy retirement from a long career and a very independent spirit.“Some people might say I’m too independent,” she said. “I…
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New Hobbies to try in Fayetteville in the new year

The start of a new year brings a unique sense of possibility. Calendars are blank, routines feel more flexible, and motivation tends to run high. While many people focus on…
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Local stars shine at 2025 Hoops & Dreams Showcase

For most of us, the days after Thanksgiving are full of post-feast recovery, Black Friday bargain hunting, putting up Christmas decorations, and ringing in the Christmas season at the Dickens…
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Do sternly worded letters win wars?

It was 250 years ago last week that a displaced governor issued a proclamation intended to restore him to power in North Carolina. Instead, it led to the first major…
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Welcome 2026—Maybe

A new year often brings a sense of freshness, possibility, and, yes, of hope.Once the holiday decorations are out, our homes look cleaner and sleeker, uncluttered and ready to face…
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Troy's Perspective: North Carolina's political change

North Carolina is experiencing a significant political change: for the first time, unaffiliated and Republican voters now outnumber Democrats. Political analysts suggest that this shift has been evident for a…
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Publisher's Pen: Let’s get real about the MLK Parade cancellation

Special Note:Again, as tradition will have it, Up & Coming Weekly again proves truth in the cliché: “ Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” Enjoy our perspective on the canceling of…
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King Midas warns: Be careful what you wish for

Remember our old friend King Midas? Today, we return to the mystical land of Greek Mythology. What do the Federal Reserve, President Trump, and King Midas have in common? Stick…
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CFRT presents "Disney's High School Musical"

20 years ago, Disney released a movie exclusively on the Disney Channel, featuring young up-and-coming stars, lots of singing and dancing, and a fun, uplifting story. The movie quickly became…
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Fourth Friday Fright Night: Black Christmas scares at Cameo

This December, the Cameo invites you to unwrap a different kind of holiday classic: a classic filled with tension, terror and tinsel. On Friday, Dec. 26 at 9:30 p.m., the…
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Gremlins claws back onto screens, visits Cameo

Get ready for a dose of festive mayhem as Gremlins (1984) returns to the Cameo for one special holiday screening on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. Few films capture…
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Robert Burns: Scotland’s National Poet, his lasting legacy in North Carolina

Robert Burns—known today as Scotland’s national poet—holds a unique place not only in Scottish literature, but also in the cultural life of North Carolina. Born in 1759 in Ayrshire, Scotland,…
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Imbolc: A healing weekend gathering at 3 Roots Center

Key Burns inherited a piece of land from her mother, now known as 3 Roots Center, that she’s turning into a nature reserve. She wants to make it a sanctuary…
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Hair salon celebrates Galantine's Day

This February, Cinched Extensions & Color Salon at 3500 Bragg Blvd., is putting a fresh, feel-good spin on Valentine’s season with a Galentine’s Day celebration focused on friendship, self-love and…
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Build a Galactic Vision Board for the new year

You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.— Les Brown The Blissful Alchemists and Sunshine Beauty & Bliss present the “Your Dreams are Out…
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Touchdown & Taps: Sol's Arcade hosts Super Bowl party

As football season reaches its peak, a downtown Fayetteville entertainment venue is preparing to host one of the city’s largest watch events for the 60th Super Bowl on Feb. 8.Sol’s…
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