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Government Watch: Fayetteville primary results; Consolidation of 911 center

The primary is over and now residents will watch for who will win seats for mayor and the nine districts on Nov. 4. Running for mayor will be current Mayor…
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E.E. Smith High students killed in Fayetteville car crash

Three students from E.E. Smith High School died last week when the car they were riding in ran off the road on Rosehill Road, Fayetteville police said. The fourth passenger,…
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Police Foundation reignites historic Hope Mill’s festival

A decades-long piece of Hope Mills history that disappeared in 2022 is back up and running, thanks to the Hope Mills Police Department Foundation. Ole Mill Days, loved by many…
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Run, Sip & Spook: Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5K returns

Fall in southeastern North Carolina never looked—or tasted—so good. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5K will once again bring together runners, walkers, wine lovers, and…
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Up & Coming Weekly’s Trunk or Treat Roundup

Spooky season is here, and that means it’s time for costumes, candy, and plenty of family fun! One of the most popular traditions in our community is Trunk or Treat—a…
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Up & Coming Weekly Dining Guide: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by exploring the vibrant flavors of Hispanic culture! We've compiled a list of fantastic places where you can savor delicious food and…
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Remember My Name Vigil honors victims of domestic violence

Every time I hear the words “domestic violence,” I immediately think or say, “Run for your life.” Every 9 seconds, a woman is assaulted in the United States, and 1…
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Mystery solved: With cause revealed, years of chest pain finally end

Dan DeBruler isn’t one to make a fuss about his health. He tends to power through the occasional illness or injury without complaint. But for years, he had recurrent symptoms…
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Local travel advisor wins national awards for innovation

When Rocky Dimico started Flights and Fables, a Fayetteville-area travel agency, they had one goal in mind: to help travelers step into the worlds they’d always dreamed about, from the…
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Hounds Town brings all-inclusive pet care to Fayetteville

Harnett County residents Kristi Bennett and Aric Allen are bringing Hounds Town, a national doggie daycare, boarding and spa brand, to Fayetteville this fall. The Fayetteville location on Ramsey St.…
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Publisher's Pen: Dead center: Wake-up call for political civility

I’m recommending to all my friends—Democrats and Republicans alike—that they read former Senator Joe Manchin’s new book, Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense. It’s a compelling and timely reminder…
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Working to reconstruct common ground

My father was a lifelong Fayetteville resident. He, like millions of other American men, was drafted into the United States Army. All were changed by their service with fellow soldiers…
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Folk school operates a time machine

Is time travel possible? Of course! On this matter, you’d be wise to consult not physicists but artists — including the faculty of a certain highland school that once existed in…
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Dealing with Post Tarheel Sisyphus Disorder

Trigger warning, this column is not suitable for UNC football fans, Snowflakes irritated by mangled Greek Mythology, or small house plants. Parental discretion is advised. You would be better off…
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Doc Watson: Wisdom from an Appalachian renaissance man

Whether you are an expert in folk music or if you can’t tell a banjo from a mandolin, a new biography, Doc Watson: A Life in Music, by Eddie Huffman,…
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Arts Council says hello, goodbye to new public art

Fayetteville is a community of hellos and goodbyes. With our deep ties to the military, we are adept at wishing our friends well as they travel to the next duty…
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Cape Fear Studios presents 2025’s “6 By” Exhibit

Cape Fear Studios is featuring their “2025 6 By Exhibit” until Nov. 25. The studio is located at 148 Maxwell Street. The exhibit can be seen Tuesday through Friday, 11…
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Chaplin’s "The Great Dictator" returns to the Cameo

On Saturday, Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m., the Cameo Art House Theatre will present a rare screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator. More than just a film, Chaplin’s 1940…
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Embrace Spooky Season with Dirtbag Ales, FSO

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra invites the community to embrace the spooky season with a cinematic classic like no other. On Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m., Dirtbag Ales, located at…
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Step into Wonderland: Tea Party at Lazy Fox Lavender Farm

This October, the serene charm of Lazy Fox Lavender Farm in Cameron will take a whimsical turn as it transforms into the fantastical world of Wonderland for the Mad Hatter…
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Zombies invade Fayetteville at annual walk

Get ready to rise from the grave and shuffle your way to downtown Fayetteville. The undead are back and hungrier than ever! The 15th Annual Zombie Walk returns on Friday,…
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Up & Coming Weekly’s Trunk or Treat Roundup

Spooky season is here, and that means it’s time for costumes, candy, and plenty of family fun! One of the most popular traditions in our community is Trunk or Treat—a…
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Cumberland Choral Arts to perform ‘Water Works’ concert

Like the ebb and flow of ocean waves, the Cumberland Choral Arts has seen varied levels of membership over the years. This year has seen a tsunami of interest and…
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Beer, howls, seasonal screams on offer at Dirtbag Ales

Spooky season is here, and with it, a slew of fantastic Halloween-themed functions is on offer to the Fayetteville community. Each year, Dirtbag Ales Brewery has secured its spot as…
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