Current Stories
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A world in one city: Fayetteville's International Folk Festival
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CFBG's Garden After Dark, Spooky Edition
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Heritage & Harvest Bourbon Showcase: A Celebration of Southern culture at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden
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Cape Beard supports food bank with event
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Korea Culture & Art Festival showcases Korean community
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Fayetteville Ukulele Club jams out in September
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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Featured Articles
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Publisher's Pen: Lasting legacies: Honoring three pillars of Fayetteville’s business and community spirit
The loss of Bill Hurley—with his vision, sense of humor, and passion for the City of Fayetteville—was a tremendous blow to our progressive community. The memorial and designation of Hurley…Read More -
Visit Florida, the Measles State
Just when you thought Alligator Alcatraz was the epitome of Floridaness, along comes their very special cowboy/cowgirl boot-wearing governor, Ron DeSantis, who declares that all vaccine mandates are off. Don’t…Read More -
Government Watch: County seeks funding for Crown; ShotSpotter contract renewed
Cumberland CountyOn Sept. 11, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to release a Request for Qualifications/Proposals for renovating or modernizing the Crown Theatre and Arena with a budget…Read More -
Segra hosts Pecktoberfest
Get ready for the 7th annual Pecktoberfest, returning to Segra Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is a must-attend for beer lovers and…Read More
News
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What to do if your home is damaged in a storm
Natural disasters and severe storms can leave a trail of devastation in their wake. When such events occur, people are left to pick up the pieces, and that may involve…Read More -
Up & Coming Weekly Dining Guide: Spring Lake
This month, we are highlighting some of the great places to dine in Spring Lake. LA VISTA ITALIAN RESTAURANT1107 N Bragg Blvd., Spring LakeMon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Fri.-Sun. 11…Read More -
Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson visits FSU
Fayetteville has played host to some big names in the past, including Presidents. On Thursday, Sept. 4, the city hosted the Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson, Associate Justice of the Supreme…Read More -
New to the Neighborhood
Each month, we highlight the new restaurants and venues that have opened. WAWA3613 Raeford Rd.Open 24 Hours910-321-8010https://www.wawa.com/Wawa, a beloved convenience store and gas station chain along the North Coast, rivals…Read More -
Mott asks: Can people like us go home again?
Here’s a trivia question: Name a novel by a North Carolina writer about a fictional author who traveled abroad and struggled with returning to the complexities of American culture? If…Read More
Views
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Test scores show modest improvement
Test scores are up for North Carolina’s public-school students — a welcome development, although the news isn’t all good.On average, 55% of students in grades three or higher tested proficient on…Read More -
Losing our grandchildren before finding them again
In some North Carolina houses, this is a time of empty rooms and empty spaces. Children, so long ever-present, are now suddenly gone away to college. Even though they knew…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: Is marijuana a gateway drug?
Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, along with heroin and LSD, as "drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse" under federal law.…Read More -
Publisher's Pen: Lasting legacies: Honoring three pillars of Fayetteville’s business and community spirit
The loss of Bill Hurley—with his vision, sense of humor, and passion for the City of Fayetteville—was a tremendous blow to our progressive community. The memorial and designation of Hurley…Read More -
Visit Florida, the Measles State
Just when you thought Alligator Alcatraz was the epitome of Floridaness, along comes their very special cowboy/cowgirl boot-wearing governor, Ron DeSantis, who declares that all vaccine mandates are off. Don’t…Read More
Arts
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Images of earlier times: Evenings with Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers
The joy of shared experiences and interests is a treasure sought by many. The Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers not only facilitate such connections, but they’ve seen it bridge generational gaps…Read More -
Cape Fear Regional Theatre brings Dolly to Fayetteville stage
“Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour myself a cup of ambition, and yawn and stretch and try to come to life.”If you read those words and…Read More -
Sleep all day, party all night, never grow old: The Lost Boys come to Fourth Friday Fright Night
Joel Schumacher’s 1987 cult classic The Lost Boys is returning to the big screen as part of the Fourth Friday Fright Night series at the Cameo Art House Theatre on…Read More -
Back to the Boulevard: Gloria Swanson’s timeless close-up at Cameo
Sunset Boulevard (1950), one of the most iconic and haunting American film noirs, returns to the big screen for a special 75th anniversary screening at the Cameo Art House Theatre…Read More -
A Gallery of Growth: SEAR artist reflects on new exhibition
A new show at the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is offering a deeply personal reflection on vulnerability, strength, and transformation. Artist Natalia Perez-Lozano created Where the Wild Becomes…Read More
Entertainment
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Re-Animator: Cult horror classic to play for Fourth Friday Fright Night
On Friday, Sept. 26 at 9:30 p.m., the scientist will bring back to life, in a particularly gruesome way, the dead when Re-Animator, Stuart Gordon’s outrageous 1985 horror-comedy, plays as…Read More -
Segra hosts Pecktoberfest
Get ready for the 7th annual Pecktoberfest, returning to Segra Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is a must-attend for beer lovers and…Read More -
North South Brewing holds Renaissance-themed fundraiser
Come one, come all, dressed in your finest Renaissance attire for a whimsical day of family-friendly fun, laughter, and community spirit! The Renaissance Faire promises to transport attendees back in…Read More -
NC Taco Fest debuts this fall
No need to wait until Tuesday—tacos will take center stage this fall as Hope Mills prepares to host the inaugural NC Taco Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration spotlighting food, culture…Read More -
Ballet magic at the Crown Complex: Cinderella
Sparkles, vibrant costumes, graceful pirouettes and soaring melodies are all expected sights and sounds at a ballet—but uproarious laughter? The World Ballet Company’s performance of Cinderella is more than a…Read More
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Images of earlier times: Evenings with Cape Fear Ballroom Dancers
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Cape Fear Regional Theatre brings Dolly to Fayetteville stage
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Sleep all day, party all night, never grow old: The Lost Boys come to Fourth Friday Fright Night
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Back to the Boulevard: Gloria Swanson’s timeless close-up at Cameo
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