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Community Concerts are back for 86th season
After the 2020 COVID hiatus, venues around Fayetteville and Cumberland County have begun to rebound and the 2021 season of music and entertainment is off to a promising start. Last…Read More -
Cumberland County Golf Championship adds Junior Division
When the 53rd annual Cumberland County Golf Championship tees off in October, it will have a new look. A youth division for players in middle and high school has been…Read More -
Clear the shelter event ends Sept. 18
Cumberland County Animal Services is participating in the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” event from Sept. 13-18. During this week, adoption fees will be waived for all shelter pets. The shelter…Read More -
Volunteers needed for Cumberland County cleanup events
On Sept. 18, community cleanups will take place in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake and unincorporated areas of Cumberland County. The goal is to combat health, environmental and economic harm…Read More -
Next Rock'n On The River concert scheduled for Sept. 17
The next Rock’n On The River concert on Sept. 17 will feature Cool Heat and Bad, Inc. at Campbellton Landing (1122 Person St. behind Deep Creek Grill). The concert is…Read More
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Libraries no longer charge late fees
Cumberland County Public Libraries no longer charge late fees for overdue items like books and DVDs. The library will also not charge for long overdue or lost fees on these…Read More -
Clear the shelter event ends Sept. 18
Cumberland County Animal Services is participating in the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” event from Sept. 13-18. During this week, adoption fees will be waived for all shelter pets. The shelter…Read More -
25 years since Hurricane Fran hit NC
This month is the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Fran, the 3rd most powerful storm to strike North Carolina since record keeping began. In 1954, Hurricane Hazel set the standard by…Read More -
County initiative offers teachers leadership opportunities
Across Cumberland County Schools there are more than 4,600 employees in the classroom who are dedicated to helping students succeed. To support teachers and help those who are interested in…Read More -
September is National Preparedness Month
The American Red Cross Eastern North Carolina urges everyone to plan for emergencies by making preparedness a priority this September during National Preparedness Month. We have recently seen emergencies impacting…Read More
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Alas, Ron Popeil, we hardly knew ye
America lost a great man this summer, a man who rivaled Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in inventiveness: the incomparable Ron Popeil. Ron passed away in July leaving…Read More -
Painting pictures by numbers
Statistics can be cold and clinical to the point that we put them aside. Not so for the stats coming out of the COVID-delayed 2020 U.S. Census. These numbers continue…Read More -
Jackie Warner: Full time Mayor
The following editorial is written for those who love living and working in Hope Mills. It reiterates the age-old adages "seeing is believing" and "believe in what you can see…Read More -
The county fair is a celebration of community
Most of us can probably remember our first trip to the fair. Holding tightly to mom or dad's hand as the exciting sights and sounds swirled around us. Teenagers darted…Read More -
Jack London was right
Jack once said: “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” t is possible that Jack came up with his admonition about the proper…Read More
Arts
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'Intersection' exhibition open at MU's McCune Art Gallery
Methodist University has a decade-plus reputation for presenting unique exhibitions at one of Fayetteville’s premier art venues — the David McCune International Art Gallery. So, it’s no surprise that its fall…Read More -
Cape Fear Studios will host reception for new exhibit Aug. 27
Cape Fear Studios will host an open reception for its latest exhibit on Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit highlights the eclectic paintings and sculptures of Barton Hatcher. Growing…Read More -
Artist mixes art and technology to find a place in new media
Another first for the area, Lost and Found: New Media Works by Carla Guzman opens at Gallery 208 on Aug. 17. Her first one-person exhibition since earning a Master’s in…Read More -
New theater season brings something for everyone
Local theaters in Fayetteville are back and ready to entertain the public with their upcoming season schedules full of new and exciting performances. With a mix of comedy, drama, mystery…Read More
Entertainment
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Next Rock'n On The River concert scheduled for Sept. 17
The next Rock’n On The River concert on Sept. 17 will feature Cool Heat and Bad, Inc. at Campbellton Landing (1122 Person St. behind Deep Creek Grill). The concert is…Read More -
Cumberland County Golf Championship adds Junior Division
When the 53rd annual Cumberland County Golf Championship tees off in October, it will have a new look. A youth division for players in middle and high school has been…Read More -
Community Concerts are back for 86th season
After the 2020 COVID hiatus, venues around Fayetteville and Cumberland County have begun to rebound and the 2021 season of music and entertainment is off to a promising start. Last…Read More -
Charly Lowry opens 4th Annual Lumbee Film Festival before outdoor screening of 'Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World'
The 4th Annual Lumbee Film Festival returns with 18 new films directed by indigenous filmmakers screening over two days at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub on Main Street in Pembroke. This…Read More
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