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Chicago to bring back nostalgia to Crown Theater
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Gilbert Theater's season closer, "Rent", stars May 15
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Lumbee Tribe to hold historic celebration
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A legacy that still rings: Honoring historic patriots for America’s 250th birthday
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Tunnels to Towers 5k honors first responders, military
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Splash pad, pool, parks & trails guide for this summer in Cumberland County
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Serving spirit, supporting whole person at LIFE
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Gilbert Theater's season closer, "Rent", stars May 15
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Ted Hart reclaims forgotten voices of American Revolution
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Tunnels to Towers 5k honors first responders, military
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Voters Likely To Approve Tax Limitation
If Speaker Destin Hall and other leaders of the House of Representatives get their way — and I strongly suspect they will — voters will decide this fall whether to amend the…Read More -
Government Watch: Town of Hope Mills' state audit shows serious concerns
Greater Fayetteville ChamberThe Greater Fayetteville Chamber, along with the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Fayetteville PWC and many other local partners, stands together in opposition to the Town of Fuquay-Varina’s…Read More -
Roger Hall hands keys of DMV office to Jim Trogdon
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles License Plate agency at 3333 N Main St. in Hope Mills has been a part of the community for decades. The agency is…Read More -
Ted Hart reclaims forgotten voices of American Revolution
History tends to favor the loudest names. The American Revolution, as it is commonly told, belongs to figures like George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette; men whose legacies have long…Read More
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Tips to trace your own history while celebrating America's
Millions of Americans will spend some time in 2026 commemorating 250 years of United States history. The U.S. turns 250 in July 2026, and the summer figures to be an…Read More -
Students, families push back on county school closures
During the final minutes of the Cumberland County Board of Education meeting on April 14, Fathom Geerts, a 17-year-old junior at Alger B. Wilkins High School, stepped to the podium…Read More -
Students curate new exhibit at ASOM on Operation Just Cause
The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum is proud to announce the fourth year of its Curatorial Apprenticeship Program, where local high school students step into the role of…Read More -
Splash pad, pool, parks & trails guide for this summer in Cumberland County
Memorial Day, May 25, signals the unofficial beginning of summer and the opening of all pools at Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, there's…Read More -
Serving spirit, supporting whole person at LIFE
At LIFE St. Joseph of the Pines, chaplain Robert Wilson starts each day with a simple intention: to help older adults feel seen, supported, and hopeful. LIFE St. Joseph of…Read More
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Troy's Perspective: We are better than this
Throughout his presidency and campaigns, there have been three notable attempts on the life of President Donald J. Trump, highlighting the serious threats faced by national leaders. While these events…Read More -
Be careful what you wish for, it might come true
Did you wince as you paid your property taxes this year? I did. I am also appealing a revaluation of property our family owns in another North Carolina county, as…Read More -
Heroes with a Little "h"
Of all the things I ever wanted to be, I think it was always just me I wanted most to be. Hero worship was never really my thing. I can't…Read More -
Voters Likely To Approve Tax Limitation
If Speaker Destin Hall and other leaders of the House of Representatives get their way — and I strongly suspect they will — voters will decide this fall whether to amend the…Read More -
Knotty opine: The Hormuz Conundrum
Are you tired of wars and rumors of wars? Does the phrase “Gulf of Hormuz” strike fear in your wallet at the gas station or grocery store? If so, Gentle…Read More
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Sound of America: North Carolina Symphony Celebrates 250 Years Through Music
The North Carolina Symphony will bring a powerful celebration of American music to Moore County this spring with its “Classical Favorites: Celebrating American 250” concert on April 23. Held at…Read More -
An Intimate celebration of sound: Camellia Camerata’s festival debut
The city of Fayetteville is set to welcome a vibrant new addition to its cultural landscape with the debut of the Camellia Camerata Chamber Music Festival, a three-day celebration of…Read More -
FSO ends Season with music, memories, new beginning
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will bring its 2025–2026 season to a powerful and emotional close on Saturday, April 18, with a special performance at Huff Concert Hall on the campus…Read More -
Beyond the blanket brigade: Quilting as art, voice, community
“We hear it all the time,” says Amy Allison as she talks with me about an upcoming Arts Council exhibition. “’My grandma used to quilt.’ ‘I have one on my…Read More -
An Evening with Cross Creek Chorale at Trinity Episcopal
Music has a unique way of bringing people together, and the upcoming Evening with the Cross Creek Chorale at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church promises an evening that will do just…Read More
Entertainment
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Gilbert Theater's season closer, "Rent", stars May 15
Gilbert Theater has delivered a powerhouse season that kicked off with a timeless tale of political discourse with Cabaret, brought a sense of nostalgia just in time for the holidays…Read More -
Ted Hart reclaims forgotten voices of American Revolution
History tends to favor the loudest names. The American Revolution, as it is commonly told, belongs to figures like George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette; men whose legacies have long…Read More -
Tunnels to Towers 5k honors first responders, military
On May 23 at 9:11 a.m., the Hope Mills community will gather for the Towers and Tunnels 5K. This is a tribute to service, sacrifice and commitment to those who…Read More -
A legacy that still rings: Honoring historic patriots for America’s 250th birthday
It is an exciting time to be living in North Carolina. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many communities across the state are finding meaningful ways to reflect…Read More -
Chicago to bring back nostalgia to Crown Theater
Before algorithms curated playlists and before music became something compressed into earbuds and scrolling screens, there were bands like Chicago groups whose songs did more than entertain. They occupied space…Read More
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