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Health & Wellness: Miles & miles: Surprise surgery, beauty of bouncing back

For all his 64 years, Jim Watts has always been an active guy. He lives on 65 acres in Bladen County and has never had a problem with the extensive…
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Making changes that last

Many of us start the year feeling inspired and ready to make positive changes. That early excitement can make it easy to set big goals and imagine a healthier, more…
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It comes down to rhythm

It all comes down to rhythm. Whether we’re talking about our health, our habits, even our faith—everything thrives on rhythm. Think about fitness for a moment. You don’t build strength…
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Take advantage of the community services at FTCC

Fayetteville Technical Community College students give back to the community today while preparing for the careers of tomorrow.Therapeutic Massage ProgramFTCC’s Therapeutic Massage program offers 660 hours of comprehensive training designed…
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News

Walk toward peace: An encounter with Venerable Monks

It was late October when I first learned that a group of monks had left their temple in Texas and begun walking—step by step, mile by mile—toward Washington, D.C. in…
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The Remarkable 48‑Year Journey of Joe Thigpen

In every community, there are people whose work becomes more than a job. Their dedication becomes a standard. Their relationships become a legacy. Their presence becomes part of the fabric…
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Take advantage of the community services at FTCC

Fayetteville Technical Community College students give back to the community today while preparing for the careers of tomorrow.Therapeutic Massage ProgramFTCC’s Therapeutic Massage program offers 660 hours of comprehensive training designed…
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State Board of Elections rejects request for early voting in Spring Lake

Voters in Spring Lake will have to drive to Fayetteville to find their nearest early voting locations in this year’s primary election, as the North Carolina State Board of Elections…
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Revel in spirit of Milano Cortina Olympics

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics kick off on Friday, Feb. 6, with opening ceremonies being televised by NBC at 8 p.m. EST. However, the Olympics actually start before, on Feb.…
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Reforming SNAP Is a Fiscal Necessity

As several provisions of the reconciliation bill Congress passed last year come into effect, the North Carolina General Assembly may have to appropriate as much as $659 million a year…
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This, that and the other, January 2026 edition

There is good news and bad news for North Carolina’s public schools.• The General Assembly’s new law, starting January 1st, banning most cell phone use by students during classroom time,…
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Troy's Perspective: Two party system is inescapable

A two-party system fundamentally shapes American politics, and while opinions may vary, this reality is inescapable. Recognizing diverse perspectives can foster understanding and respect, which is vital for a healthy…
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The art of discernment

While embarking on my ritual of talking back to the news recently, it struck me: many of the people we celebrate today didn’t do very well in the polls of…
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Publisher's Pen: The remarkable journey of Joe Thigpen

For nearly five decades, the beverage industry in our region has been shaped, strengthened, and elevated by the steady hand and generous spirit of one remarkable man. This month, it…
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1 Reconnecting with real life: A conversation with Amy Grant
2 FSO sets the stage for "Night on the Town"
3 Lafayette Society creativity contests now accepting entries
4 Upsizing the Arts: Arts Council hosts grand opening in newly refurbished expansion
5 Four Women, One Nation: Gilbert Theater’s "The Revolutionists"

Reconnecting with real life: A conversation with Amy Grant

“I feel like a big page in my life was turned starting in 2020—bigger than any other page I ever remember,” Grant contemplated. Of all the changes between her last…
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FSO sets the stage for "Night on the Town"

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience an evening of vibrant sound, artistic exploration, and urban-inspired energy with “A Night on the Town,” taking place on Saturday, Feb. 28,…
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Lafayette Society creativity contests now accepting entries

The Lafayette Society is proud to announce that they are now accepting entries for the 2026 creativity contests. The Lafayette Society Creativity contests serve to encourage and promote excellence in…
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Upsizing the Arts: Arts Council hosts grand opening in newly refurbished expansion

Resources can make or break an artist’s success. Whether it’s funding, manpower, or spaces to operate in, artists and arts organizations are often dependent on resources like donations, grants, volunteers…
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Four Women, One Nation: Gilbert Theater’s "The Revolutionists"

Gilbert Theater, the theater with a pulse, is living up to its reputation and community roots with its latest production, The Revolutionists by Laura Gunderson. A fictional tale set in…
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1 From Detroit to 910: Celebrating the King of Beats
2 Encountering history: Guided cemetery tour highlights Revolutionary War-Era heroes, events
3 Cape Fear Botanical Garden hosts adult only night experience
4 Monster trucks roar to life at Crown, Feb. 14
5 Celebrating a New Year of visionary leaders

From Detroit to 910: Celebrating the King of Beats

Last year, Fayetteville experienced the vision of LeJuane “El’Ja” Bowens come to life with the inaugural D’Jilla Weekend, an immersive artistic weekend full of spoken word, music, and the release…
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Encountering history: Guided cemetery tour highlights Revolutionary War-Era heroes, events

Cross Creek Cemetery #1 is the oldest public cemetery in Fayetteville. Owned by the city of Fayetteville and founded in 1785, its sacred grounds hold the stories of Fayettevillians from…
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Cape Fear Botanical Garden hosts adult only night experience

Cape Fear Botanical Garden at 536 North Eastern Blvd. will open its gates after hours for a special adults-only event that blends nightlife, nature and interactive discovery in a setting…
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Monster trucks roar to life at Crown, Feb. 14

Monster trucks are not just vehicles-they are 10,000 pound beasts that shake arenas and create memories fans carry with them for decades. Sport pulls people through raw power, theatrical personalities,…
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Celebrating a New Year of visionary leaders

Last year, the luminescent blue lights of the inaugural Blueprint Awards could be seen from the front door of 226 The Warehouse, as honorees, their guests, supporters of Book Black…
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