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Sexual misconduct still an issue in the military
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., who is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, was sexually assaulted by a superior officer during her 26-year career in the military. She said recently that when she tried to talk about it to military officials, she “felt like the system was raping me all over again.” McSally disclosed this information…Read MoreFort Bragg hosts All American Marathon
The Fayetteville/Fort Bragg sixth annual All American Marathon and Mike to Mike Half Marathon will be held Sunday, March 24, in downtown Fayetteville. A third race, the All American 5K, starts and finishes on post at the Main Post Parade Field, sharing the finish line with the full and half marathons. All registered participants will receive performance T-shirts…Read MoreAngry senator speaks out about housing conditions
“I’ll guarantee you, this has got to stop,” declared Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., March 7, during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, of which he is a member. Reports that private military housing companies are asking service members to sign agreements promising to keep silent about their poor housing conditions must stop immediately, Tillis told…Read MoreFayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum update: continued, exciting progress
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the bond referendum was passed by both Cumberland County and city of Fayetteville citizens. The article has been corrected to state that the bond referendum was passed only by citizens of the city. The Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation…Read More
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We were made for community
If marriage has shown me one thing over the course of my husband and my short eight years together, it is that humans are deeply flawed. OK, it doesn’t take being married to get that. Here’s the real truth that has blindsided me — I am deeply flawed. Hard to admit, right? It’s difficult, sometimes, for me to lump myself in with the rest of humankind. It is way…Read MoreDeveloping and sustaining thought deprivation, part 3
This is the third article in a series. Here is the opening from the first; it will repeat in each column in this series: “There is a dangerous, but tremendously effective, political approach employed in America. It could be called ‘thought deprivation.’ It’s conditioning people so they do not think with depth regarding the issues that face…Read MoreCheating your way in the door
All parents want the best for their Precious Jewels. We want them to be healthy and happy as they grow toward adulthood. We want all doors open to them as they develop. We expose them to various life experiences, and we do our best to position them for success. We cheer them along the way to…Read MoreWho is leading the next generation of leaders?
Last month, I wrote that local leadership comes in many forms. Friday, March 8, more than 100 residents gathered at Cape Fear Botanical Garden to celebrate The Fayetteville Observer’s 40 Under 40 winners. And rightfully so. These select few have achieved benchmarks of success in their personal and business lives, through dedication, hard work and perseverance. That is something worth celebrating.…Read More
Arts
4th Friday brings art, advocacy and adventure to downtown
Every 4th Friday, downtown Fayetteville hosts a plethora of experiences and activities. Friday, March 22, folks can expect the charm of Fayetteville’s historic downtown mixed with the celebration of local businesses and entertainment. At 4th Friday, attendees can celebrate the community and learn about groups in the area and what they do. One such organization, the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County, says on its website,…Read MoreFollowing Lawson through the Carolinas
Why would anybody want to spend months walking from the South Carolina coast up through the Piedmont to present-day Charlotte and then back east to the North Carolina tidewater? There are two good reasons, one from more than 300 years ago and the other from modern times. First, in 1700, a newcomer to North America named John Lawson…Read MoreReview: CFRT’s ‘Trumbo’ an important piece of theater
Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s production of “Trumbo,” running through March 17, is not an easy play to review. The show’s program contains two pages of historical context and another two-page glossary to help orient theatergoers. There is no stage, no script and no action. To understand what plot there is, it helps to be a student of American…Read MoreCould Brooklyn-North Carolina lightning strike again?
Do you remember the important North Carolina connection to “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” one of America’s most loved novels? The book was written in North Carolina. Although its author, Betty Smith, based the novel on her experience growing up in Brooklyn, New York, she wrote the book in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As a struggling divorced woman with…Read More
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Friends of the Library welcome Lumbee author Malinda Lowery
The Friends of the Library present Malinda Maynor Lowery on Sunday, March 24, from 2-4:30 p.m., in the Pate Room of Headquarters Library downtown. She will discuss her latest book, “The Lumbee Indians: An American Struggle.” “The library invited me to give a talk about my newest book, which is about the Lumbee Indians, from a community close (by),”…Read MoreRiding basics part 1
Tire clock, get it? It is the beginning of riding season. You see motorcycles out swarming the town like bees, and you are ready to ride. You, my friend, are ready to ride. But before you jump on that bike, take 10 minutes and make sure your bike is safe and ready to be ridden. Check your personal safety equipment. Make sure you…Read MoreFTCC: Committed to serving veterans
Military Friendly is a company that assesses quality for military-related issues. VIQTORY is a company that creates resources for people exiting military service. The two companies announced in January that Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked No. 1 in the Top 10 Gold Category College Award for large community colleges for 2019-2020. FTCC’s All American Veterans Center, located on Fort…Read MoreMaster Gardeners host fifth annual spring symposium
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Cumberland County presents its fifth annual spring symposium this month. The event has sold out the past two years and as a result has moved to the Ramada Plaza on Owen Drive. It takes place Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This year’s speakers, Tony Avent and Carol Reese, are at the top of the East…Read More
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