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56th annual Cumberland County Golf Championship
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Head out to Ole Mill Day for some seasonal fun
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FTCC educates, inspires at Youth Dental Health Fair
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Beardtoberfest: A celebration of facial hair, fun
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Unravel mysteries at The Vampyre’s Ball: Garden of Earthly Delights
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Dr. Shanessa Fenner selected as 2025 Cumberland County Principal of the Year
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Noteworthy statistics underscore prevalence of breast cancer
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Leuchtengburg’s 102nd birthday gift to us
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Westdale Vintage brings clothing, community to Haymount
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Arts Council celebrates Hispanic Heritage with new exhibit
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Carlos Tolentino’s bleach medium: A revolutionary art form
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Stoney Point Fire Department Trail of Terror gives thrills, chills
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Head out to Ole Mill Day for some seasonal fun
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…Read More -
Dr. Shanessa Fenner selected as 2025 Cumberland County Principal of the Year
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…Read More -
56th annual Cumberland County Golf Championship
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…Read More -
Unravel mysteries at The Vampyre’s Ball: Garden of Earthly Delights
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…Read More -
Arts Council celebrates Hispanic Heritage with new exhibit
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…Read More
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Noteworthy statistics underscore prevalence of breast cancer
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…Read More -
Westdale Vintage brings clothing, community to Haymount
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…Read More -
Discover creepy side of Fayetteville: Haunted locations
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…Read More -
The Lady in Black: Paranormal tales of the Sandford House
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…Read More -
Dr. Shanessa Fenner selected as 2025 Cumberland County Principal of the Year
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…Read More
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Publishers Pen: The Best of Fayetteville Starts Now!
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…Read More -
Meanwhile on Earth Two...
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…Read More -
JD Vance and me
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…Read More -
Federal funds are going away
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…Read More -
Publisher's Pen: What Hope Mills needs now is LOVE, SWEET LOVE!
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…Read More
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Leuchtengburg’s 102nd birthday gift to us
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:…Read More -
Arts Council celebrates Hispanic Heritage with new exhibit
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…Read More -
Carlos Tolentino’s bleach medium: A revolutionary art form
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…Read More -
Cumberland Choral Arts choirs to perform nostalgic, new Broadway hits
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…Read More -
Explore independent films at Indigo Moon Film Fest
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…Read More
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Stoney Point Fire Department Trail of Terror gives thrills, chills
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…Read More -
FSU celebrates Homecoming 2024
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…Read More -
Unravel mysteries at The Vampyre’s Ball: Garden of Earthly Delights
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…Read More -
56th annual Cumberland County Golf Championship
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…Read More -
Beardtoberfest: A celebration of facial hair, fun
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.…Read More
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Fayetteville announces Budget Work Sessions and Public Hearing; Arts Council holds annual public works exhibition
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A look at Kevin Dove, Fayetteville Fire Department's new Fire Chief
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Summertime in Fayetteville: Your guide to exploring the Social District
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