Ole Mill Day is back in Hope Mills, marking its 21st year with a celebration that has become a beloved tradition in the community. This event promises a day filled…
Dr. Shanessa Fenner is no stranger to Up & Coming Weekly readers. In addition to being an elementary school teacher, podcaster, former radio personality and T.V. show host, she has…
Gates Four Country Club is readying itself to host the oldest continuous golf tournament in North Carolina. Now heading into its 56th season, the Cumberland County Golf Championship will highlight…
Prepare to be transported to a realm of nocturnal elegance and intrigue at The Garden of Earthly Delights Murder Mystery. As you step into the opulent venue of Dirtbag Ales…
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is excited to open its latest exhibit, Obras de la Vida: Capturing Culture Through Portraits. On display from Sept. 16 to Oct. 14, this…
Breast cancer affects millions of women and their family and friends every year. Each of those women has their own unique experience upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, and those…
Over the past decade or so, fast fashion has become increasingly popular. From Shein to Zara, cheaply made clothes shipped right to your front door have dominated the industry. Despite…
Nothing captures the spirit of Halloween quite like a chilling ghost story. In Fayetteville, several intriguing locations are rumored to be haunted, each with its own eerie tales that add…
Back in July, we shared the fascinating history of Heritage Square, which includes the Sandford House, the main house of Heritage Square situated at 225 Dick Street. This charming building…
Dr. Shanessa Fenner is no stranger to Up & Coming Weekly readers. In addition to being an elementary school teacher, podcaster, former radio personality and T.V. show host, she has…
Left: Nat Robertson, President of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce speaks at the Best of Fayetteville 2023 Party.Middle: Bill Bowman, Publisher of Up & Coming Weekly presents a…
Did you ever feel like you woke up on the wrong side of the Matrix? Our current year 2024 keeps dropping hints something is happening here, but what it is…
Writing in the Sept. 5 Chicago Tribune, columnist Steve Chapman explained how “JD Vance keeps proving he's a terrible choice for VP.”Chapman wrote, with tongue in cheek, “Whatever his many…
One of the most predictable crises of modern times is the implosion of America’s federal finances.The basic math is inescapable. As recently as 2008, total federal debt held by the…
Last week, I had a refreshing and long-overdue conversation with Jesse Bellflowers, the Mayor of the Town of Hope Mills. He and I go back decades to his early days…
UNC-Chapel Hill Professor Emeritus William Leuchtenburg celebrated his 102nd birthday recently. He was born on September 28, 1922.A few weeks ago, Oxford University Press released his latest book, “Patriot Presidents:…
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is excited to open its latest exhibit, Obras de la Vida: Capturing Culture Through Portraits. On display from Sept. 16 to Oct. 14, this…
Carlos Tolentino, a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, has always been deeply passionate about the arts. His journey began with a focus on realism and portraiture, where his exceptional skills…
Fans of New York City’s theater culture will be delighted by Cumberland Choral Art’s upcoming Broadway Revue on Oct. 19. The performance will boast popular tunes that have long played…
The Mission Behind Indigo Moon Film FestGroundSwell Pictures, co-founded by Jan Johnson and Pat Wright, proudly established the Indigo Moon Film Fest with a clear mission: to engage, uplift, and…
Paul Crenshaw walks through the “mansion” at the back of the Stoney Point Fire Department. This building has stood for years since a local dentist donated the building to the…
Homecoming is an experience unlike any other—a week-long celebration of educational excellence and culture that occurs once a year on campuses all over America. At Historically Black College/University campuses, homecoming…
Prepare to be transported to a realm of nocturnal elegance and intrigue at The Garden of Earthly Delights Murder Mystery. As you step into the opulent venue of Dirtbag Ales…
Gates Four Country Club is readying itself to host the oldest continuous golf tournament in North Carolina. Now heading into its 56th season, the Cumberland County Golf Championship will highlight…
Beardtoberfest is not just any facial hair competition; it’s an event that brings together competitors and fans from across America for a memorable evening filled with camaraderie, philanthropy, and fun.…