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Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra's exciting 2025-2026 season
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Gilbert Theater unveils season of song, story, revolution
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Sweet Tea Shakespeare shows "Love is the strongest choice"
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CFRT brings Dolly's 9-5, High School Musical to stage
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Meeting needs: United Way's community impact partners
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Celebrate community: A Soldiers' United Day party
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Cape Fear Valley Health and United Way set to pack 70,000 meals for local families in need
On Thursday, Aug. 14, hundreds of volunteers will gather at 1960 Coliseum Drive, Suite 107 for one of Cumberland County’s most impactful community service initiatives: the Annual Meal Packing Event…Read More -
Celebrate community: A Soldiers' United Day party
This summer, Fayetteville’s military pride will take center stage at the Soldiers United Day Party, a community celebration that honors service members and brings people together through music, motorcycles, and…Read More -
How to deal with floods
Flooding can result in extensive and expensive damage. The Pew Charitable Trusts indicate that at least one flood event has occurred on nearly 300 days per year each year since…Read More -
Motorcycle ministry gives back with toy drive
For it is giving that we receive.—St. Francis of Assisi The Sons of the Savior Motorcycle Ministry of Fayetteville is hosting the Christmas in July Toy Run to benefit the…Read More
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United Way of CC launches Literacy Council
For decades, stations like PBS brought stories right into the living room of children all over the nation with LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow. Most can still sing in full…Read More -
Trolley Pub introduces party bike experience
A pedal-powered pub experience is making its way from larger cities like Wilmington, Raleigh and Charlotte, to Fayetteville. Business partners Darnisha James and Kevin Walker are set on “giving the…Read More -
The Wealth Cheerleader: Crystal McLean's Money Box Academy builds financial futures
"Financial literacy is just as important in life as the other basics."—John W. Rogers Jr., American InvestorWhile most can remember learning how to balance a checkbook and write a check…Read More -
Sol's Arcade and Taproom fills entertainment niche
Where does a person in Fayetteville go for fun and games? Sol's Arcade and Taproom. Sol’s Arcade and Taproom is located at 421 Maiden Lane, near Segra Stadium. The arcade…Read More -
Note from the Editor: "UCW" writer Anna White wins Green Eyeshade Award
Up & Coming Weekly has a long tradition of winning awards for story writing, graphic design, and photography, and we are excited to continue that tradition through 2025. UCW writer…Read More
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Publisher's Pen: Dr. Hank Parfitt asks "Why is it..."
Below is a Letter to the Editor from my long-time friend and resident of Fayetteville, a person who is undoubtedly one of the most dedicated advocates of the Fayetteville downtown…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: Cumberland County's status
Many residents in Cumberland County are uninformed about our current Tier 1 status and its significant implications. We must take action to ensure everyone is knowledgeable, and we must hold…Read More -
The brave new world of NIL in college sports
If you liked NIL money and its ugly stepsister, the Transfer Portal, you are going to love Revenue Sharing for college student athletes. Remember the golden days of long ago…Read More -
Publisher's Pen:Mayor Mitch Colvin: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Leadership and integrity are two of the most essential qualities needed to move Fayetteville forward in the 21st century. Unfortunately, they are also two qualities our community continues to lack.…Read More -
Note from Troy Williams: Colvin's sudden flip flop
On Friday, July 18, many voters in Fayetteville were shocked and some very agitated to learn that Mayor Mitch Colvin, who had previously announced on June 12 that he would…Read More
Arts
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A Gallery of Growth: SEAR artist reflects on new exhibition
A new show at the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is offering a deeply personal reflection on vulnerability, strength, and transformation. Artist Natalia Perez-Lozano created Where the Wild Becomes…Read More -
Exploring the history of John Lawson and the Tuscarora
“In the middle of a dark September night in 1711 in Carolina, John Lawson found himself captive, tied up and flung in the center of the council ring of the…Read More -
FSO's Community Concerts, Symphony on Tap for 2025-26
Experience the magic of live music this season with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra's exciting lineup of community concerts for 2025-2026.Kick Off the Season with Nosferatu Movie NightThe Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra…Read More -
Gilbert Theater unveils season of song, story, revolution
The Gilbert Theater is a downtown staple that has brought the community together to laugh, cry, and think, performing everything from Broadway hits to talent not yet to reach its…Read More -
Sweet Tea Shakespeare shows "Love is the strongest choice"
Sweet Tea Shakespeare is ready to bring the classics to the community with their 2025-26 season. It all begins with Romeo and Juliet on Sept. 18 at Holy Trinity Episcopal…Read More
Entertainment
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Motorcycle ministry gives back with toy drive
For it is giving that we receive.—St. Francis of Assisi The Sons of the Savior Motorcycle Ministry of Fayetteville is hosting the Christmas in July Toy Run to benefit the…Read More -
Historic E.E. Smith house opens Aug. 2 for open house
On a quiet corner of South Blount Street in Fayetteville, a house whispers stories of elegance and resilience. Built in 1902, the E.E. Smith House captures the beauty of the…Read More -
Celebrate community: A Soldiers' United Day party
This summer, Fayetteville’s military pride will take center stage at the Soldiers United Day Party, a community celebration that honors service members and brings people together through music, motorcycles, and…Read More -
Greater Life of Fayetteville holds youth art exhibit
The Greater Life of Fayetteville Inc. and I AM YOU-nique Summer Academy present the Through My Eyes Celebration youth art exhibit. The theme is a personalized artistic expression of the…Read More -
Remembering Jacob: Driving on at Memorial Golf Scramble
On July 25, the Friends of Civil Affairs is hosting its 5th annual Memorial Golf Scramble at Gates Four Golf and Country Club located at 6775 Irongate Drive. The 18-hole…Read More
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