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Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra presents "Road to America 250"
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‘Brothers After War’ brings healing, conversation to Fayetteville veterans community
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Child Advocacy Center teaches recognition, prevention
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New Hobbies to try in Fayetteville in the new year
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in Fayetteville
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FSU Planetarium brings back ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
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Health & Wellness: Small steps, deep breaths: Heart attack leads to comprehensive care for patient—and her family
One morning last March, Jasie Landeros was in Wilmington for a work trip when her cell phone rang. It was her father, Cliff Lovick, whose first words when she picked…Read More -
Fayetteville Fishing Expo comes to Crown
“I am a reel expert. I can tackle anything.”Watershed Cabins The Fayetteville Fishing Expo is happening Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the Crown Expo Center at 1960 Coliseum Dr.…Read More -
Fan flames of creativity, dreams, imagination at Cabin Fever
Cape Fear Studios presents the Cabin Fever Exhibit from Jan. 23 to Feb. 24 at 148 Maxwell St. The hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5…Read More -
Learning faith lessons from unlikely objects: GPS
To grasp the beauty of a solution, sometimes we have to reverse-engineer the problem that led us to it. And when it comes to learning things the hard way, I’m…Read More
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Setting goals for new year can help jumpstart productivity
The start of a new year is far more than just an opportunity to make resolutions—it’s a chance to establish a strong foundation for the months ahead and set clear intentions for how you want…Read More -
No pain, no problems: Arthroscopic surgery restores shoulder worn down by life
At 74, Joyce Bryant has a lot to be proud of: a loving family, a happy retirement from a long career and a very independent spirit.“Some people might say I’m too independent,” she said. “I…Read More -
New Hobbies to try in Fayetteville in the new year
The start of a new year brings a unique sense of possibility. Calendars are blank, routines feel more flexible, and motivation tends to run high. While many people focus on…Read More -
Local stars shine at 2025 Hoops & Dreams Showcase
For most of us, the days after Thanksgiving are full of post-feast recovery, Black Friday bargain hunting, putting up Christmas decorations, and ringing in the Christmas season at the Dickens…Read More -
Learning faith lessons from unlikely objects: GPS
To grasp the beauty of a solution, sometimes we have to reverse-engineer the problem that led us to it. And when it comes to learning things the hard way, I’m…Read More
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Choke points limits economic success
While our state continues to best most others in economic performance, not all our households and communities are sharing in North Carolina’s prosperity. Some are struggling to replace lost jobs…Read More -
New Year's tradition: Happy 100th birthday to 1926
Howdy Buckaroos and Buckarettes, it’s time for our annual celebration of a year that is turning 100. Our birthday year 1926 doesn’t look a day older than 75. Botox does wonders for…Read More -
2025 according to Jimmy Jones: The year America looked in the mirror and argued with itself
A Storyteller, a Community, and 30 Years of GratitudeJimmy Jones' connection to Up & Coming Weekly began in 2007 when he attended a writing class at FTCC. His instructor, the…Read More -
Do sternly worded letters win wars?
It was 250 years ago last week that a displaced governor issued a proclamation intended to restore him to power in North Carolina. Instead, it led to the first major…Read More -
Welcome 2026—Maybe
A new year often brings a sense of freshness, possibility, and, yes, of hope.Once the holiday decorations are out, our homes look cleaner and sleeker, uncluttered and ready to face…Read More
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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…Read More -
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…Read More -
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…Read More -
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,…Read More -
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,…Read More
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Arts Council: Kindred Visions, An Exploration of Afrofuturism
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is exploring the connection between the past and the future in its upcoming Black History Month exhibition, “Kindred Visions.” The exhibition celebrates visual interpretations…Read More -
Fan flames of creativity, dreams, imagination at Cabin Fever
Cape Fear Studios presents the Cabin Fever Exhibit from Jan. 23 to Feb. 24 at 148 Maxwell St. The hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5…Read More -
FSU Planetarium brings back ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
Pink Floyd fans will once again have the chance to experience one of the most influential albums in music history in an entirely new way when The Dark Side of…Read More -
Fayetteville Fishing Expo comes to Crown
“I am a reel expert. I can tackle anything.”Watershed Cabins The Fayetteville Fishing Expo is happening Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the Crown Expo Center at 1960 Coliseum Dr.…Read More -
‘Brothers After War’ brings healing, conversation to Fayetteville veterans community
A nationally recognized documentary and guided seminar focused on the realities of military life after service will be brought to Fayetteville, offering local veterans, service members and their families a…Read More
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