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Four Women, One Nation: Gilbert Theater’s "The Revolutionists"
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Walk toward peace: An encounter with Venerable Monks
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Game On: Super Bowl events happening around town
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NC Fashion Week inspires models, designers, boutiques
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Taboo to Talked-About: Hormones, hilarity, hope, celebrated at "Menopause the Musical 2"
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Enjoy luxurious Valentine’s dinner in Fayetteville
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State Board of Elections rejects request for early voting in Spring Lake
Voters in Spring Lake will have to drive to Fayetteville to find their nearest early voting locations in this year’s primary election, as the North Carolina State Board of Elections…Read More -
Health & Wellness: Where to go when sick or hurt: Make the right stop
Even the most organized, orderly life is full of mishaps that can derail a well-planned week. When your car starts to make a funny noise, or your heating abruptly quits,…Read More -
FTCC expands enrollment in Respiratory Therapy Program
FTCC’s Respiratory Therapy Program is growing, and that means more chances for you to launch a rewarding, hands-on healthcare career that makes a real difference in people’s lives. Respiratory therapists…Read More -
The art of discernment
While embarking on my ritual of talking back to the news recently, it struck me: many of the people we celebrate today didn’t do very well in the polls of…Read More
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Walk toward peace: An encounter with Venerable Monks
It was late October when I first learned that a group of monks had left their temple in Texas and begun walking—step by step, mile by mile—toward Washington, D.C. in…Read More -
State Board of Elections rejects request for early voting in Spring Lake
Voters in Spring Lake will have to drive to Fayetteville to find their nearest early voting locations in this year’s primary election, as the North Carolina State Board of Elections…Read More -
Setting goals for new year can help jumpstart productivity
The start of a new year is far more than just an opportunity to make resolutions—it’s a chance to establish a strong foundation for the months ahead and set clear intentions for how you want…Read More -
PWC Preparing for Weekend Winter Weather; Customers Encouraged to Prepare Early
With forecasts calling for a wintry mix this weekend, the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is taking proactive steps to ensure our community is prepared for potential weather-related service impacts. PWC prepares…Read More -
No pain, no problems: Arthroscopic surgery restores shoulder worn down by life
At 74, Joyce Bryant has a lot to be proud of: a loving family, a happy retirement from a long career and a very independent spirit.“Some people might say I’m too independent,” she said. “I…Read More
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Publisher's Pen: Let’s get real about the MLK Parade cancellation
Special Note:Again, as tradition will have it, Up & Coming Weekly again proves truth in the cliché: “ Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” Enjoy our perspective on the canceling of…Read More -
King Midas warns: Be careful what you wish for
Remember our old friend King Midas? Today, we return to the mystical land of Greek Mythology. What do the Federal Reserve, President Trump, and King Midas have in common? Stick…Read More -
Hood: Property tax merits reform, not repeal
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) had created a 23-member select committee to evaluate potential reforms of the state’s property-tax system. That is a fine idea, a sensible reaction…Read More -
Reforming SNAP Is a Fiscal Necessity
As several provisions of the reconciliation bill Congress passed last year come into effect, the North Carolina General Assembly may have to appropriate as much as $659 million a year…Read More -
This, that and the other, January 2026 edition
There is good news and bad news for North Carolina’s public schools.• The General Assembly’s new law, starting January 1st, banning most cell phone use by students during classroom time,…Read More
Arts
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Upsizing the Arts: Arts Council hosts grand opening in newly refurbished expansion
Resources can make or break an artist’s success. Whether it’s funding, manpower, or spaces to operate in, artists and arts organizations are often dependent on resources like donations, grants, volunteers…Read More -
Four Women, One Nation: Gilbert Theater’s "The Revolutionists"
Gilbert Theater, the theater with a pulse, is living up to its reputation and community roots with its latest production, The Revolutionists by Laura Gunderson. A fictional tale set in…Read More -
Taboo to Talked-About: Hormones, hilarity, hope, celebrated at "Menopause the Musical 2"
A chance encounter in a department store, a scuffle, and the eventual realization that they’re all on the same team despite the havoc of midlife hormones—that’s Menopause the Musical. The…Read More -
CFRT presents "Disney's High School Musical"
20 years ago, Disney released a movie exclusively on the Disney Channel, featuring young up-and-coming stars, lots of singing and dancing, and a fun, uplifting story. The movie quickly became…Read More -
Fourth Friday Fright Night: Black Christmas scares at Cameo
This December, the Cameo invites you to unwrap a different kind of holiday classic: a classic filled with tension, terror and tinsel. On Friday, Dec. 26 at 9:30 p.m., the…Read More
Entertainment
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Game On: Super Bowl events happening around town
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the excitement isn’t just on the field — it’s playing out across our community. From watch parties and themed specials to family-friendly events and late-night celebrations,…Read More -
Enjoy luxurious Valentine’s dinner in Fayetteville
A new luxury event company is making its official debut in Fayetteville with the launch of Legacy and Silk Events, a business built on more than two decades of experience…Read More -
NC Fashion Week inspires models, designers, boutiques
While most fashion shows center around a cohesive theme, Jennifer Baker likes to keep individuality at the forefront. “This is your show, your way,” she explained. “What we do at…Read More -
Robert Burns: Scotland’s National Poet, his lasting legacy in North Carolina
Robert Burns—known today as Scotland’s national poet—holds a unique place not only in Scottish literature, but also in the cultural life of North Carolina. Born in 1759 in Ayrshire, Scotland,…Read More -
Imbolc: A healing weekend gathering at 3 Roots Center
Key Burns inherited a piece of land from her mother, now known as 3 Roots Center, that she’s turning into a nature reserve. She wants to make it a sanctuary…Read More
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Dumpster-Diving & Dollar Tree: Award winning theater teacher keeps high school theater alive
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Health & Wellness: ‘Cancer changed everything’: Felicia Graham’s story of strength, survival
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Become a better chess player at Fayetteville Chess Society
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