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For the Lovers Sneaker Ball blends fashion, fun

For The Lovers -Sneaker Ball is an event presented by Budda’z Entertainment on Feb. 13 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. The ball will be held at 226 The Warehouse, 226…
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Bounty Grows: Fayetteville’s new farm-to-table spot expands

High-level hospitality in a casual dining setting—that’s how Chris Beal, owner of Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen and Tap at 4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd., describes their dining experience. The spot opened in…
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Monster trucks roar to life at Crown, Feb. 14

Monster trucks are not just vehicles-they are 10,000 pound beasts that shake arenas and create memories fans carry with them for decades. Sport pulls people through raw power, theatrical personalities,…
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Revel in spirit of Milano Cortina Olympics

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics kick off on Friday, Feb. 6, with opening ceremonies being televised by NBC at 8 p.m. EST. However, the Olympics actually start before, on Feb.…
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News

1 Walk toward peace: An encounter with Venerable Monks
2 The Remarkable 48‑Year Journey of Joe Thigpen
3 State Board of Elections rejects request for early voting in Spring Lake
4 Revel in spirit of Milano Cortina Olympics
5 PWC Preparing for Weekend Winter Weather; Customers Encouraged to Prepare Early

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…
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The Remarkable 48‑Year Journey of Joe Thigpen

In every community, there are people whose work becomes more than a job. Their dedication becomes a standard. Their relationships become a legacy. Their presence becomes part of the fabric…
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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…
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Revel in spirit of Milano Cortina Olympics

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics kick off on Friday, Feb. 6, with opening ceremonies being televised by NBC at 8 p.m. EST. However, the Olympics actually start before, on Feb.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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1 Upsizing the Arts: Arts Council hosts grand opening in newly refurbished expansion
2 Four Women, One Nation: Gilbert Theater’s "The Revolutionists"
3 Taboo to Talked-About: Hormones, hilarity, hope, celebrated at "Menopause the Musical 2"
4 CFRT presents "Disney's High School Musical"
5 Fourth Friday Fright Night: Black Christmas scares at Cameo

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cape Fear Botanical Garden hosts adult only night experience

Cape Fear Botanical Garden at 536 North Eastern Blvd. will open its gates after hours for a special adults-only event that blends nightlife, nature and interactive discovery in a setting…
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Monster trucks roar to life at Crown, Feb. 14

Monster trucks are not just vehicles-they are 10,000 pound beasts that shake arenas and create memories fans carry with them for decades. Sport pulls people through raw power, theatrical personalities,…
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Celebrating a New Year of visionary leaders

Last year, the luminescent blue lights of the inaugural Blueprint Awards could be seen from the front door of 226 The Warehouse, as honorees, their guests, supporters of Book Black…
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For the Lovers Sneaker Ball blends fashion, fun

For The Lovers -Sneaker Ball is an event presented by Budda’z Entertainment on Feb. 13 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. The ball will be held at 226 The Warehouse, 226…
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Love Is in the Air: Valentine’s, Galentine’s Day events

February brings more than just chocolates and roses — it’s packed with ways to celebrate love, friendship, and everything in between. From Galentine’s gatherings with friends to romantic dinners, creative workshops,…
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