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Local Methodist church shines a "Light in the Darkness"

Camp Ground United Methodist Church will host various activities during December.“We began the month of December by inviting the congregation on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. to our fellowship…
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Repticon comes to Crown

Reptiles and amphibians are sometimes thought of as primitive, dull, and dimwitted. In fact, of course, they can be lethally fast, spectacularly beautiful, surprisingly affectionate, and very sophisticated. —David Attenborough…
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Physical therapist assistant job demand expected to grow

Physical Therapist Assistants work alongside a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative care and treatment to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses. PTAs help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and…
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Winter wellness: Staying healthy, connected this season

Winter’s shorter days and cold weather can leave anyone feeling tired or down. The National Institute on Aging reports that up to 1 in 5 older adults experience seasonal depression…
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Winter wellness: Staying healthy, connected this season

Winter’s shorter days and cold weather can leave anyone feeling tired or down. The National Institute on Aging reports that up to 1 in 5 older adults experience seasonal depression…
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Winter relief: How the county protects most vulnerable

As nighttime temperatures dip below freezing, Cumberland County officials are preparing for another demanding season of “White Flag” shelter operations, an emergency system designed to keep unhoused residents safe when…
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UCW's guide to buying Christmas trees locally

As the holiday season settles over our community, families are once again piling into cars, bundling up in scarves and gloves, and heading out to local Christmas tree farms and…
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Sweet celebrations at Rocket Fizz for milestone anniversary

You never outgrow a bottle of pop and your favorite candy bar. That’s what Ann Wiremalm Sims and Ineke Morris, co-owners of Rocket Fizz of Fayetteville, have seen time and…
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Physical therapist assistant job demand expected to grow

Physical Therapist Assistants work alongside a Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitative care and treatment to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses. PTAs help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and…
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1 Letter to the Editor: Fayetteville’s dinner meetings and the erosion of open government
2 The truth in aging
3 Troy's Perspective: Local politicians coming together

Letter to the Editor: Fayetteville’s dinner meetings and the erosion of open government

Letter to the Editor: Closed City Council Dinner Meetings Violate NC Laws for Open Meetings The recent CityView article exposing Fayetteville’s “dinner meetings” should trouble every citizen who values transparency…
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The truth in aging

As 2026 barrels toward us, we Americans have some significant pondering to do on a problem that is uncomfortable for most everyone. By Americans, I mean Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and…
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Troy's Perspective: Local politicians coming together

Leaders of Cumberland County government and the City of Fayetteville have historically had different governance styles, which have affected their collaboration. However, recent efforts led by Chairman Kirk deViere's re-election…
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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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Celebrates A Dickens Holiday with screening at Cameo

As downtown Fayetteville fills with the festive bustle of A Dickens Holiday, the Cameo Art House Theatre is inviting the community to take a step back in time to the…
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Production of Sista Scrooge benefits cancer survivors

Sista Scrooge: The Diva and Her Demons is an event presented by Cruising Against Cancer. The play will be held at the Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University,1200 Murchison Road,…
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SHAZAM! CFRT brings back "Best Christmas Pageant Ever!"

“The Herdmans were the worst kids in the whole history of the world.” Thus begins one of the longest-standing holiday traditions in Fayetteville: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Since 1991,…
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Cool Spring’s District NYE Spectacular embraces new theme

Cool Spring District is the place to be on New Year's Eve. For 5 years, they’ve brought lights, color and action to end-of-year celebrations with their Night Circus, a one-of-a-kind…
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Repticon comes to Crown

Reptiles and amphibians are sometimes thought of as primitive, dull, and dimwitted. In fact, of course, they can be lethally fast, spectacularly beautiful, surprisingly affectionate, and very sophisticated. —David Attenborough…
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Ring in the New Year: Local New Year’s Eve events

As the final hours of the year tick away, Fayetteville is getting ready to ring in the New Year with style, sparkle, and plenty of celebration close to home. From…
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Fayetteville Dinner Theatre hosts totally tubular '80s NYE Bash

What do you get when you combine a great band, popular 80s music, costumes, awesome food, and prizes on one of the most festive nights of the year?You get the…
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Cape Fear Studios holds Annual Holiday Members' Show

Cape Fear Studios is holding its Annual Holiday Members’ Show at 148 Maxwell St. The show opened Nov. 25 and will run until Jan. 20, 2026. The studio hours are…
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