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Cumberland County honors the past, inspires the future
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Mostley Crue, Fear State, to play Rockn' On the River
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Sweet Valley Ranch brings back Dinosaur World
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YMCA of the Sandhills promotes water safety
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Fayetteville Run Club celebrates with Firecracker 4 Miler
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Celebrate Father's Day in Cumberland County
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Government Watch: City holds data centers meeting; County commissioners honor life of Billy R. King
In recent state budget news, an updated revenue forecast indicates North Carolina lawmakers have an unexpected $2.6 billion surplus to allocate over the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years due to…Read More -
All American Freeway, bridge project requires detour
A portion of the All American Freeway and its Fort Bragg gate will close starting this summer for up to 24 months for a major restoration project.The closure is needed…Read More -
The Unnecessaries bring family-friendly improv to Fayetteville
Nobody needs improv comedy. That is part of the joke.For Dr. Brian King, founder and co-producer of The Unnecessaries, that idea became the name, the tagline and the spirit behind…Read More -
College is for everyone: FTCC is waiting this Fall
Forget everything you think you know about college. No, seriously, toss it out. Because Fayetteville Technical Community College is rewriting the script, and the story is way more exciting than…Read More
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YMCA of the Sandhills promotes water safety
As families head to pools, lakes and beaches this summer, the YMCA of the Sandhills is reminding parents and caregivers that one simple action could save a life: put the…Read More -
XVIII Airborne Corps inducts 2026 Airborne Ambassadors
XVIII Airborne Corps recognized three community leaders during the 2026 Airborne Ambassador Induction Ceremony at the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost, April 30, honoring their continued service…Read More -
Robert C. Pinson awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
Robert C. “Bob” Pinson, President and CEO of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, was awarded the Order of the Longleaf Pine May 18 during a special celebration attended by…Read More -
Radio Fayetteville podcasts amplify city voices
In 2021, Radio Fayetteville launched with a simple goal: create a platform where Fayetteville could hear itself. What began as a city-driven digital media initiative has steadily evolved into a…Read More -
PWC annual water report available; City recommends 2027 Budget; Youth perform tribute to local heroes
2025 Water quality report is now available The Fayetteville Public Works Commission has published its 2025 Water Quality Report. While the Water Quality Report is a requirement of the state,…Read More
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Expand Options for Behavioral Health
Do you or someone you know suffer from mental illness? I suspect most readers will say yes. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, behavioral-health disorders affect a fifth…Read More -
Hair on Fire! America's educational report card
Frightened and revolted by the current state of American politics and the extreme rudeness and cruelty that has overtaken our culture?Terrified by increasingly problematic international situations and growing speculation that…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: Celebrate Bill Hefner Elementary School
Bill Hefner Elementary School (PK-5) in Cumberland County is conveniently situated off Cliffdale Road in the welcoming Montibello housing subdivision, a community with a proud history. Named after Congressman Bill…Read More -
If the Shoe Fits: Learning life lessons in boot shopping
Not long ago, a pastor friend named Jeff jokingly chided, “Your sins will find you out!”I had probably taken the last doughnut or put regular coffee in the decaf pot…Read More -
Publisher's Pen: Mitch Colvin’s Downtown Convention Center push demands accountability before ambition
For more than three decades, Up & Coming Weekly has chronicled the growth, struggles, and aspirations of the City of Fayetteville. We have championed bold ideas, celebrated progress, and supported…Read More
Arts
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Mostley Crue, Fear State, to play Rockn' On the River
Rock music fans can expect an evening of high-energy performances, crowd interaction and a celebration of local music when Rock'n On the River takes place throughout the summer at Campbellton…Read More -
"10 Good Men" brings stories of World War II veterans to Cameo
For many Americans, World War II exists primarily through history books, grainy footage, classroom lessons and stories passed down through generations. With each passing year, the number of living men…Read More -
All for One: A bold twist on "The Three Musketeers"
Fayetteville’s own Sweet Tea Shakespeare is preparing to fence its way into summer with a thrilling new production of Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale, The Three Musketeers. Known for their inventive,…Read More -
Sandhills Jazz Society: Inspiring students through music, workshops, live productions
The Sandhills Jazz Society is creating meaningful opportunities for students through engaging production classes, interactive workshops and unforgettable live performance experiences. “This whole program consists of three different steps,” said…Read More -
Sound of America: North Carolina Symphony Celebrates 250 Years Through Music
The North Carolina Symphony will bring a powerful celebration of American music to Moore County this spring with its “Classical Favorites: Celebrating American 250” concert on April 23. Held at…Read More
Entertainment
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Celebrate Father's Day in Cumberland County
Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, is the time to celebrate the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who have made a difference in your life. Our community is offering a…Read More -
Fayetteville Run Club celebrates with Firecracker 4 Miler
Before the fireworks begin, hundreds of runners, walkers and families will gather downtown for the Firecracker 4 Miler, a Fourth of July tradition hosted by the Fayetteville Running Club that…Read More -
Crown hosts Pokekon
North Carolina Pokemon fans are expected to gather in Fayetteville this month as PokeKon Fest returns with a full day dedicated to the popular franchise that has entertained generations of…Read More -
Cumberland County honors the past, inspires the future
Juneteenth isn’t just a celebration of Black culture and excellence for Black Americans in the United States. It’s a day of remembrance, observance and living Black joy out loud in…Read More -
The Unnecessaries bring family-friendly improv to Fayetteville
Nobody needs improv comedy. That is part of the joke.For Dr. Brian King, founder and co-producer of The Unnecessaries, that idea became the name, the tagline and the spirit behind…Read More
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