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Workshops help create authentic era clothes for Lafayette celebration
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A body of work: Local fighter competes in Carolina Gloves South Boxing Tournament
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Library summer reading program open to all ages
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St. Pauls Arts Demo Day brings hope to community
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June lineup is ready to rock Campbellton Landing
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Gallery 208: The Ocean World of Ivy Rittenhouse
Visitors to the exhibit titled The Ocean World of Ivy Rittenhouse, at Gallery 208, will view works of art created by an individual whose history, temperament and career are rooted…Read More -
College of Medicine will benefit community
Earlier this year, Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health announced they are partnering to establish a medical school to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. The new medical…Read More -
A body of work: Local fighter competes in Carolina Gloves South Boxing Tournament
Briana Allan talks a lot with her hands. In her line of work, her hands are always moving but then again, so are her feet. The real challenge, Allan says,…Read More -
St. Pauls Arts Demo Day brings hope to community
During times when it can feel difficult to find hope, artist Joshua Carnes said it is important to manufacture it. He hopes to generate hope for the youth of Robeson…Read More -
Library summer reading program open to all ages
It’s that time of year again. The sun is high, the days are long, and Cumberland County Library has just rolled out its new Summer Reading Program. Kids and adults…Read More
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College of Medicine will benefit community
Earlier this year, Methodist University and Cape Fear Valley Health announced they are partnering to establish a medical school to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. The new medical…Read More -
What everyone can do to protect the world’s oceans
The world’s oceans are facing significant challenges. According to the United Nations Regional Information Center, each year the oceans absorb 23% of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and capture 90% of…Read More -
Police Chief: Crime is down, arrests are up
Public safety is improving in Fayetteville, at least from the perspective of the Police Department. Police Chief Kemberle Braden presented crime statistics for the first quarter of 2023 May 22…Read More -
The Kinsey House celebrates first Community Health Fair in Spring Lake
The Spring Lake Family Support Services, also known as “The Kinsey House”, is a nonprofit organization located in the heart of Spring Lake. It’s a support services organization with the…Read More -
Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo raises nearly $55,000
Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation raised nearly $55,000 through the second annual Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo last month. The event, which was held at Methodist University, raised…Read More
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To bee or not to bee
We recently had house guests. By one estimate, perhaps 20,000 of them. It was in April, when Alfred, Lord Tennyson said: “In Spring , a young man’s fancy lightly turns to…Read More -
The long arc of change
Change is hard, and some change is harder than others. History is not static. It is reinterpreted over time as we learn more about past events and as we come…Read More -
Publisher's Pen: Best of Fayetteville: 26 years and getting better
Good things last! For 26 years, the Up & Coming Weekly community newspaper has proudly showcased the people, businesses and organizations that have invested their time, talent and resources into…Read More -
Does gardening count as exercise?
Does gardening count as exercise? The answer is yes! While the weather is warming, the temperature is still cool enough in the morning to get out those tools and enjoy…Read More -
Protecting our nation’s financial and national security
“There can be no security anywhere in the free world if there is no fiscal and economic stability within the United States.” — President Ronald Reagan President Reagan understood the importance…Read More
Arts
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Gallery 208: The Ocean World of Ivy Rittenhouse
Visitors to the exhibit titled The Ocean World of Ivy Rittenhouse, at Gallery 208, will view works of art created by an individual whose history, temperament and career are rooted…Read More -
Gene Nichol: North Carolina’s disturber and prophet
North Carolina has its own Old Testament prophet. Maybe you remember from Bible study those prophets who preached about the people’s responsibility to care for the poor.Elijah stood up to…Read More -
Falcon Children’s Home woodshop brings veterans, students together to learn skills, create art
Planers, joiners, bandsaws, table saws, computer numerical control machines and Harley, the light-blond Golden Retriever, soak up every square inch of floor space. Boards of different types of wood lean…Read More -
Poetry community growing in Fayetteville
Poetry offers a unique way to express emotions, ideas and experiences through language. It can explore complex themes and ideas in a concise and powerful way while inspiring readers in…Read More -
‘Feminist Insight: Continuing Her Story’ reveals collective voice
The process of jurying a national art competition most often results in a juror, or jurors, viewing a myriad of images online. While studying each image on a monitor, the…Read More
Entertainment
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Ring Wars Carolina brings professional wrestling to local audiences
The thudding sound of wrestlers hitting the mat fills my ears as practice begins. I am at a practice for a local indie wrestling organization called Ring Wars Carolina. RWC…Read More -
Singer/Songwriter’s Festival scheduled in June
For musician Jon Kiebon, performing is personal — not only because of his enduring love for music and songwriting, but also his love for his 25-year-old daughter Gail, who is on…Read More -
5th Annual Wing Fling benefits visually impaired, blind
The 5th Annual Out of Sight Wing Fling is taking place on June 3, hosted by the Vision Resource Center. It’s a chicken wing cook-off to raise awareness for the…Read More -
Fayetteville After Five returns with music, food and fun
Join the Fayetteville After Five audience on June 9 at Festival Park for a free Friday night concert featuring music, food and fun. The venue is located at 335 Ray…Read More -
June lineup is ready to rock Campbellton Landing
On June 16, KISS ARMY and Mirimage will be performing at Rock’n On The River for those who enjoy live music, relaxing and having a good time. The Deep Creek…Read More
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