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Fort Bragg celebrates with star power, fireworks, salute to America’s 250th birthday
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We Are One: Hoke County to celebrate America’s 250 with week of history, heritage, hope
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PrideFest at Crown: Celebration of diversity, resilience
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Inaugural Wine & beer fest at Botanical Garden
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Join Hope Mills for 4th of July, America 250 celebrations
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Gates Four Summer Concert Series comes back with 80s Unleashed and Autumn Tyde
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Wait: An invitation to be slow enough to see
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Cape Fear Studios' 2026 Clay Invitational is "art not to be missed"
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After 34 years, Dee Everitte's journey comes full circle
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Gates Four Summer Concert Series comes back with 80s Unleashed and Autumn Tyde
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Join Hope Mills for 4th of July, America 250 celebrations
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Inaugural Wine & beer fest at Botanical Garden
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U&CW wins three ACP 2026 Best of Best Awards
The winners from the Association of Community Publishers 2026 Best of the Best are in, and Up & Coming Weekly is proud to count ourselves among them. Winning awards in…Read More -
Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
Fewer than two years after its historic groundbreaking − and in front of a crowd of more than 200 guests, staff, and faculty − leadership cut the ribbon on June 11 to…Read More -
Rotary Club honors Pamela Story as a Paul Harris Fellow
The Fayetteville Rotary Club recently recognized Cumberland County Schools Social Work Coordinator Pamela Story as a Paul Harris Fellow. Being recognized as a Fellow is one of Rotary International's highest…Read More -
Cape Fear Studios' 2026 Clay Invitational is "art not to be missed"
The Cape Fear Studios 2026 Clay Invitational will be held until June 23, at the studio, located at 148 Maxwell Street. The studio is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.…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 -
U&CW wins three ACP 2026 Best of Best Awards
The winners from the Association of Community Publishers 2026 Best of the Best are in, and Up & Coming Weekly is proud to count ourselves among them. Winning awards in…Read More -
Rotary Club honors Pamela Story as a Paul Harris Fellow
The Fayetteville Rotary Club recently recognized Cumberland County Schools Social Work Coordinator Pamela Story as a Paul Harris Fellow. Being recognized as a Fellow is one of Rotary International's highest…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
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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 -
Anti-Weaponization Fund: Criming for dollars
I recently got an email from Dewey, Cheatem, & Howe, an advertising agency for lawyers. I retired years ago, but once you are on a mailing list, you can never…Read More -
Publisher's Pen: Data centers in Cumberland County: Pros, cons
As North Carolina continues to emerge as a major hub for technology infrastructure, the debate over data centers has arrived in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. These massive digital facilities—quiet, high…Read More -
This, That, and the Other—North Carolina Edition
The Scripps National Spelling Bee, held each year around Memorial Day, is a sure sign that summer is upon us. Eight North Carolina students made it to the Bee this…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: Saying goodbye to a dear friend
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, a sunny and bright day, relatives and friends gathered at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church to offer their condolences and pay their final respects to…Read More
Arts
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Cape Fear Studios' 2026 Clay Invitational is "art not to be missed"
The Cape Fear Studios 2026 Clay Invitational will be held until June 23, at the studio, located at 148 Maxwell Street. The studio is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.…Read More -
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
Entertainment
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Gates Four Summer Concert Series comes back with 80s Unleashed and Autumn Tyde
Big hits, lawn chairs and a little nostalgia are once again on the menu as the Gates Four Summer Concert Series…Read More -
Join Hope Mills for 4th of July, America 250 celebrations
Festivities for the United States Semiquincentennial are underway as cities across North Carolina prepare to host celebrations for this once-in-a-lifetime event. This year’s Independence Day marks a special occasion — the…Read More -
Inaugural Wine & beer fest at Botanical Garden
The Cape Fear Botanical Gardens at 536 North Eastern Blvd. are an oasis of nature in Fayetteville, providing 80 acres of native trees, flowers and plant life of all shapes,…Read More -
PrideFest at Crown: Celebration of diversity, resilience
June is Pride month, and Fayetteville Pride is hosting its annual PrideFest, a two-day celebration of love, identity and acceptance. My crown, my pride, my love, they can’t hate away,…Read More -
Fort Bragg celebrates with star power, fireworks, salute to America’s 250th birthday
Music, military tradition and one of the largest fireworks displays in the region will once again come together when Fort Bragg hosts its annual Red, White and Boom Fest! celebration…Read More
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