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North Carolina State Ballet ‘Nutcracker’ celebrates 50 years
It’s been 50 years since the North Carolina State Ballet graced the stage to perform “The Nutcracker.” Under the direction of Charlotte Blume, the production flourished. Blume died in 2015,…Read More
Taking care of those who care for our veterans
Taking care of America’s veterans is a tough job. This week, Publisher Bill Bowman yields his space to Rep. Richard Hudson to address this important topic.There is no place like…Read More
Liar, liar, pants on fire! Redux
We all have wonderful and unexpected moments in life, both large and small. One came for me earlier this month when an Up & Coming Weekly reader emailed to ask…Read More
Debates do not solve problems
Watching all the problems that threaten the continued existence of America but go unsolved has brought me close to a state of despair. At times, our situation seems completely hopeless.…Read More
I-295 Extension to Cliffdale Road open
Traffic along future I-295 West has already picked up in a busy local area. A $144 million road construction project, along a seven-mile stretch of the interstate, was completed last…Read More
City’s parking garage expense account increases
Fayetteville City Council has learned that major project investments can have open-ended construction costs. The original plan for the Hay Street baseball stadium was estimated at $33 million. It ended…Read More
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Your information technology career starts at FTCC
There are many reasons why one should consider the field of information technology as a field of study. Information technology includes many different areas. The job market is constantly growing,…Read More
Fayetteville school makes poor performance list
Poor-performing schools in North Carolina have been put on notice that they need to improve their academic performance over the next few years or they could be turned over to…Read More-
City’s parking garage expense account increases
Fayetteville City Council has learned that major project investments can have open-ended construction costs. The original plan for the Hay Street baseball stadium was estimated at $33 million. It ended…Read More -
I-295 Extension to Cliffdale Road open
Traffic along future I-295 West has already picked up in a busy local area. A $144 million road construction project, along a seven-mile stretch of the interstate, was completed last…Read More
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The art of contentment
Christmas is an odd time for me. I love to give gifts, but I don't really care to “add to the collection” of unwanted gifts. In my home, we often…Read More
A biker's gift guide
It is time to start getting your Christmas gifts together. If you need some good gift ideas for someone special, let me help. The multipurpose toolIt is incredible how many…Read More-
Debates do not solve problems
Watching all the problems that threaten the continued existence of America but go unsolved has brought me close to a state of despair. At times, our situation seems completely hopeless.…Read More -
Liar, liar, pants on fire! Redux
We all have wonderful and unexpected moments in life, both large and small. One came for me earlier this month when an Up & Coming Weekly reader emailed to ask…Read More
Arts
Moonshine to the rescue
Moonshine has come to my rescue.I am always trying to find ways to make North Carolina No. 1 in something important. Thanks to University of North Carolina at Asheville Professor…Read More
Methodist University celebrates the season with a Yuletide Feast
Oye! Oye! Methodist University’s Renaissance-themed Yuletide Feaste is returning this Christmas season Dec. 6 and 7 for its ninth year of spreading holiday merriment and mirth to the Fayetteville area.…Read More
Two from the east, two from the mountains: four of our best
Two of North Carolina’s most beloved authors, Ron Rash and Charles Frazier, come from our mountain region. Two of our most promising younger writers, Jason Mott and De’Shawn Winslow, are…Read More
Jazzemeia Horn to play at UNCW
There’s just nothing quite as distinctive as jazz music. It reaches into the depths of your core and seems to radiate throughout your being. It’s smooth, harmonious and full of…Read More
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North Carolina State Ballet ‘Nutcracker’ celebrates 50 years
It’s been 50 years since the North Carolina State Ballet graced the stage to perform “The Nutcracker.” Under the direction of Charlotte Blume, the production flourished. Blume died in 2015,…Read More 
Christmas entertainment brings good cheer
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and there is an abundance of local merry festivities to usher in the holidays. From viewing spectacular light displays to laughing at comedic Christmas…Read More
Rotary Christmas Parade brings Santa to town
Looking for a fun and festive event to go to this holiday season? Look no further than the Rotary Christmas parade. The parade will take place Dec. 14 from 9…Read More
Cumberland Choral Arts to perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Cumberland Choral Arts — the name is new, but the organization is familiar. For 28 years the community has known them as Cumberland Oratorio Singers. December marks the end of a…Read More
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