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The CARE Clinic turns community support into free health care
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Arts Council's 48th annual International Folk Festival to be celebrated in Fayetteville
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History takes the stage: Temple Theatre presents "1776"
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Fascinate-U celebrates Worldwide Day of Play
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum announces its participation in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on Sept. 26. Presented by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums, Worldwide Day of Play is…Read More -
Resource he once needed: Johnny Wilson’s years of service
Before Johnny Wilson became a resource for thousands of people in Cumberland County, he was a boy watching his grandmother make something out of almost nothing.She raised him on a…Read More -
Open door to recovery: Myrover-Reese celebrates 65 Years
More than 23 years ago, Amyn Abduk-Khaliq arrived at Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes as a homeless veteran searching for a fresh start.He found more than shelter. With structure, guidance and people…Read More -
Arts Council's new exhibit celebrates world cultures
If you've spent any time in Fayetteville, you likely know the International Folk Festival. One of the Arts Council's flagship events, it's now in its 48th year and returns to…Read More -
Kutz for Kids is transforming youth empowerment
When a child feels confident in their appearance, it reshapes how they engage with the world. Good self-esteem builds courage, fosters healthier relationships, and drives academic persistence. Yet, for many…Read More
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When inspiration becomes art: Book, song inspired by Pope’s Jubilee Message created by local author
Karen Reid had a vision fueled by purpose, passion, and a desire to make a lasting impact. The power and profound message of the Pope’s Jubilee inspired her to write…Read More -
What seniors should know about anxiety
Discussions surrounding older adults and health often focus on seniors' physical health. That's understandable, as age-related issues affecting the body can add up over time, making it vital that seniors…Read More -
Spring Lake Jam Sessions program brings youth together through music, art, faith
Kids across Spring Lake, Fayetteville and the surrounding areas who love music and the arts are welcome to join Jam Sessions, hosted in the Spring Lake Recreation Center at 245…Read More -
Resource he once needed: Johnny Wilson’s years of service
Before Johnny Wilson became a resource for thousands of people in Cumberland County, he was a boy watching his grandmother make something out of almost nothing.She raised him on a…Read More -
Open door to recovery: Myrover-Reese celebrates 65 Years
More than 23 years ago, Amyn Abduk-Khaliq arrived at Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes as a homeless veteran searching for a fresh start.He found more than shelter. With structure, guidance and people…Read More
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Carolina Job Growth Beats National Trend
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina experienced no net job growth in July. Indeed, employers as a whole reported 3,000 fewer people on the payroll in…Read More -
Margaret: Sweet Dreams Not Made of These
It is a cheesy question, but it resonates with me.What keeps you up at night?Like everyone else, I worry about my family and friends, what I did not get done…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: In defense of mayor
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin appeared on the WIDU Morning Show, a program I regularly host. I was in the studio that morning, sitting approximately 15 feet…Read More -
The Art of Formation
From the advent of personal computing to the AI-infused versions of just about everything, I’ve long been fascinated with the technology that props up our world. In communications, knowing what’s…Read More -
When Licensing Isn’t Worth the Cost
When economist and Hoover Institution scholar Thomas Sowell famously observed that “there are no solutions, only tradeoffs,” the North Carolina native wasn’t suggesting that public-policy analysis was useless. Sowell has…Read More
Arts
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Arts Council's new exhibit celebrates world cultures
If you've spent any time in Fayetteville, you likely know the International Folk Festival. One of the Arts Council's flagship events, it's now in its 48th year and returns to…Read More -
History takes the stage: Temple Theatre presents "1776"
As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Temple Theatre is opening its 2026-27 Mainstage season by returning audiences to the room where…Read More -
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes to Gilbert
Gilbert Theater is opening the season on Friday, September 11th with an E-L-E-C-T-R-I-Y-I-N-G production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a high-energy, fast-paced, surprisingly emotional, improvish musical following…Read More -
Artist Village of Hope Mills builds bigger community through grant-supported season
A $12,500 Grassroots Arts Project Grant is helping Artist Village Community Theatre take significant steps forward during its 2026-27 season, including exploring new theatrical genres, creating more opportunities for young…Read More -
7 Directions of Service honors LeJuane Bowens as Poet Laureate
Words matter. They influence, they provoke feeling, they are a powerful mechanism of human communication. Poetry is one of the beautiful ways that humans created to communicate. From Haiku to…Read More
Entertainment
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Arts Council's 48th annual International Folk Festival to be celebrated in Fayetteville
The International Folk Festival returns for its 48th year on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County holds this yearly celebration to honor the…Read More -
The CARE Clinic turns community support into free health care
Toast of the Town helps The CARE Clinic provide free medical, dental and pharmacy services for uninsured and low-income adults across the community.Toast of the Town.Four words that may simply…Read More -
2 Out Rally Foundation brings free naloxone, training, resources to Save a Life Day
The Sept. 24 event is designed to equip everyday residents with the knowledge and tools to respond when an overdose happens.A headache. Cramps. A long night of studying.None of those…Read More -
Mic Drop in NC: Battle for Southeastern Slam Title
From pen to paper to stage, the 14th annual Southeastern Regional NC Poetry Slam is back. On Saturday, Sept. 26, thirteen poets will battle it out in 3 rounds for…Read More -
Fascinate-U celebrates Worldwide Day of Play
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum announces its participation in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on Sept. 26. Presented by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums, Worldwide Day of Play is…Read More
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