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2025 according to Jimmy Jones: The year America looked in the mirror and argued with itself
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How to celebrate, commemorate America’s semiquincentennial
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Massey Hill Lions Club holds annual oyster roast
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Ease back in: Fun, local ways to restart your fitness routine
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Veteran brings hockey passion, recreation opportunities to Fort Bragg’s Cleland Ice Rink
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Local stars shine at 2025 Hoops & Dreams Showcase
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2025 according to Jimmy Jones: The year America looked in the mirror and argued with itself
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New Year's tradition: Happy 100th birthday to 1926
Howdy Buckaroos and Buckarettes, it’s time for our annual celebration of a year that is turning 100. Our birthday year 1926 doesn’t look a day older than 75. Botox does wonders for…Read More -
Local stars shine at 2025 Hoops & Dreams Showcase
For most of us, the days after Thanksgiving are full of post-feast recovery, Black Friday bargain hunting, putting up Christmas decorations, and ringing in the Christmas season at the Dickens…Read More -
Massey Hill Lions Club holds annual oyster roast
The Massey Hill Lions Club presents the 53rd Shuck’n for Sight Oyster Roast, an all you can eat event, held on Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…Read More -
How to celebrate, commemorate America’s semiquincentennial
Commemorations of America’s national history are part of annual celebrations of American independence that take place each year on July 4, which marks the anniversary of the nation’s birth. Those…Read More
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Winter wellness: Staying healthy, connected this season
Winter’s shorter days and cold weather can leave anyone feeling tired or down. The National Institute on Aging reports that up to 1 in 5 older adults experience seasonal depression…Read More -
Winter relief: How the county protects most vulnerable
As nighttime temperatures dip below freezing, Cumberland County officials are preparing for another demanding season of “White Flag” shelter operations, an emergency system designed to keep unhoused residents safe when…Read More -
UCW's guide to buying Christmas trees locally
As the holiday season settles over our community, families are once again piling into cars, bundling up in scarves and gloves, and heading out to local Christmas tree farms and…Read More -
Sweet celebrations at Rocket Fizz for milestone anniversary
You never outgrow a bottle of pop and your favorite candy bar. That’s what Ann Wiremalm Sims and Ineke Morris, co-owners of Rocket Fizz of Fayetteville, have seen time and…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
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Jim Hunt: The Legacy of a Very Fine Man
James Baxter Hunt, known to people in North Carolina, across the United States, and around the world as plain old Jim Hunt, left us a few short weeks ago at well-earned age of 88.His fingerprints…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: Lumbee recognition will improve lives
A few weeks ago, residents of Robeson County felt a sense of pride and connection as Congress and President Trump granted the Lumbee Tribe the recognition they had fought for over…Read More -
1775: The White Christmas no one wanted
Two hundred and fifty years ago during the week of Christmas, thousands of Carolinians were trudging through deep snow. They weren’t in search of Christmas trees, or heading over the river and through the woods to…Read More -
Choke points limits economic success
While our state continues to best most others in economic performance, not all our households and communities are sharing in North Carolina’s prosperity. Some are struggling to replace lost jobs…Read More -
New Year's tradition: Happy 100th birthday to 1926
Howdy Buckaroos and Buckarettes, it’s time for our annual celebration of a year that is turning 100. Our birthday year 1926 doesn’t look a day older than 75. Botox does wonders for…Read More
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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 -
Gremlins claws back onto screens, visits Cameo
Get ready for a dose of festive mayhem as Gremlins (1984) returns to the Cameo for one special holiday screening on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. Few films capture…Read More -
Celebrates A Dickens Holiday with screening at Cameo
As downtown Fayetteville fills with the festive bustle of A Dickens Holiday, the Cameo Art House Theatre is inviting the community to take a step back in time to the…Read More -
Production of Sista Scrooge benefits cancer survivors
Sista Scrooge: The Diva and Her Demons is an event presented by Cruising Against Cancer. The play will be held at the Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University,1200 Murchison Road,…Read More -
SHAZAM! CFRT brings back "Best Christmas Pageant Ever!"
“The Herdmans were the worst kids in the whole history of the world.” Thus begins one of the longest-standing holiday traditions in Fayetteville: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Since 1991,…Read More
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Massey Hill Lions Club holds annual oyster roast
The Massey Hill Lions Club presents the 53rd Shuck’n for Sight Oyster Roast, an all you can eat event, held on Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…Read More -
Veteran brings hockey passion, recreation opportunities to Fort Bragg’s Cleland Ice Rink
“An ice rink is really a big family. We have figure skaters, hockey players, even 4-year-olds learning to skate,” said Brian Peate, who manages Cleland Ice Rink on Fort Bragg.“I’ve…Read More -
FSU launches first-ever Piano & Percussion Day
Fayetteville State University’s Department of Performing and Fine Arts is striking a new chord in arts education with the launch of its 1st FSU Piano and Percussion Day, taking place…Read More -
A Season of compassion: CARE Clinic’s 29th Week of CARE
The CARE Clinic is proud to announce the 29th Annual Week of CARE Dinners, running from Feb. 1 through Feb. 7. This cherished tradition offers a unique opportunity to enjoy…Read More -
Mid-Carolina Senior Games encourages fitness, fellowship
Through ups and downs, the Mid-Carolina Senior Games always come back strong, just like its competitors. Now entering its 40th year, they’ve seen sparse seasons, including one year during the…Read More
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