The Town of Spring Lake is no stranger to ineptness or corruption when it comes to town governance. From losing control of its police department to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s…
As a two-tour combat veteran, Kia Anthony says the one adage that reverberated throughout her seven-year military career was: “If not you, then who?” Anthony never wanted to be a…
Voters in Fayetteville will be asked in November’s election to approve a bond package that would address public safety, infrastructure and affordable housing in the city.The City Council unanimously voted…
The Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday night, May 10, unanimously approved the superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year.Based on Superintendent Marvin Connelly’s recommendation, the board is…
Fayetteville officials on Monday, May 9 unveiled the scoring criteria for applicants to a grant program that they hope will decrease crime in the community.As Carolina Public Press previously reported,…
The Town of Spring Lake is no stranger to ineptness or corruption when it comes to town governance. From losing control of its police department to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s…
As a two-tour combat veteran, Kia Anthony says the one adage that reverberated throughout her seven-year military career was: “If not you, then who?” Anthony never wanted to be a…
The Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday night, May 10, unanimously approved the superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year.Based on Superintendent Marvin Connelly’s recommendation, the board is…
Memorial Day weekend is often considered a magical time, a time for barbecues, judicious application of sunscreen and the long-awaited re-opening of the local water hole. But for many families…
Voters in Fayetteville will be asked in November’s election to approve a bond package that would address public safety, infrastructure and affordable housing in the city.The City Council unanimously voted…
When is the last time you heard a quasi-government agency broadcast they are not raising your rates or taxes? Well, from the press release from the Public Works Commission last…
By and large, even where we find it difficult to understand, most people love their country. No doubt they will be critical of it at times. Certainly, others will level…
It’s Greek mythology time again. We’re going to see if our old friend Icarus can teach anything to Vlad Putin since Vlad apparently won’t listen to anyone but the voices…
The next few weeks I bet you will be attending a graduation ceremony —yours or a friend's or a family member's. In an earlier column I shared my thoughts about…
Sometimes we receive letters from the community that are just too important and relevant to ignore. Below is one of them. I gladly relinquish my space to share this message…
Amitria Fanae and Cerina Johnson sit on the prop stage set upon the actual stage at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. It has wide boards that make up a very inornate…
Infinite Art Studio NC and the Fayetteville Bakery and Cafe will be hosting a two-day event geared toward shining a light on mental health for veterans. Artists Perform to Stop…
A bold new play is coming to the Gilbert Theater for the season's final show. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Fairview,” written by Jackie Sibblies in 2018, will run from May…
The Carolina Country Music Association is hosting the two-day North Carolina Songwriters Festival in Fayetteville May 6 through 7. Known as the “Longest Songwriter Pub Crawl” in North Carolina, the…
Friends of Cape Fear Botanical Garden will host a night of "true elegance" on Wednesday, May 18. A Garden Gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. and promises to be a beautiful…
Cool Spring Downtown is throwing a party every fourth Friday of the month, and everyone in Fayetteville is invited. “Fourth Friday is when we line the streets of downtown Fayetteville…
“We live here, so we want to help here,” explains Steve Brack, vice president, Cape Beard. And for 10 years, that is just what the Cape Beard organization has done…
Locals who want to learn how to cast a line only have to venture down to the Pechmann Fishing Education Center on Raeford Road. The center offers programs to people…
Show off your ride and raise money for cancer patients at the Fight 4 Cure charity car show on Saturday, May 21 at Jordan Soccer Complex.The car show was added…