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Fayetteville Liberty launches service, community, opportunity
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Habitat for Humanity marks Women’s Month with build days, keynote dinner
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Sawyer Brown: Decades of country energy comes to Crown
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Camellia Camerata’s inaugural concert celebrates Women
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New series pairs world-class billiards players, comfort food
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Lost in Leviticus: How to read the Bible year round
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Build a future underground: FTCC’s new utility program
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Lost in Leviticus: How to read the Bible year round
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Celebrating life, activism of Dr. Ora Mobley Sweeting
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New series pairs world-class billiards players, comfort food
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"Blues Is Alright Tour" comes to Crown Coliseum
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Anne Wilson brings Christian sound to Fayetteville
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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Featured Articles
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MU President Wearden announces retirement
The Methodist University Board of Trustees announced today that Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D., will retire effective June 30, 2027. Wearden, 72, will have served 8.5 years as…Read More -
Learn about wine at Sip Room's Sip and Learn
"Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted, some should only be sipped but with others, drink the whole bottle."—Paul Coelho…Read More -
Hit a home run at Segra with nonproft 2 Out Rally
This spring, the crack of the bat and the cheers of the crowd will mean more than just a night of baseball in Fayetteville. 2 Out Rally, a local nonprofit…Read More -
The Spa: Celebrating 51 years of wellness in Fayetteville
The Spa Fitness and Wellness Center in Fayetteville will celebrate 51 years of service with a community open house on Saturday, Feb. 21, inviting residents to experience a full day…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 -
The Spa: Celebrating 51 years of wellness in Fayetteville
The Spa Fitness and Wellness Center in Fayetteville will celebrate 51 years of service with a community open house on Saturday, Feb. 21, inviting residents to experience a full day…Read More -
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…Read More -
Take advantage of the community services at FTCC
Fayetteville Technical Community College students give back to the community today while preparing for the careers of tomorrow.Therapeutic Massage ProgramFTCC’s Therapeutic Massage program offers 660 hours of comprehensive training designed…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
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Bigger Congress would be better Congress
With the 2026 primaries rapidly approaching, you may well live in a jurisdiction where Democrats or Republicans are actively contesting nominations for Congress, state legislature, or local office. All voters…Read More -
Greek mythology: What’s love got to do with it?
Last week was the most fraught time of gift-giving of the year. Did you and your significant other survive Valentine’s Day with your relationship intact? Did you provide a gift…Read More -
Demographic Challenge Isn’t Going Away
North Carolina’s economy just posted a sizzling 5.6% growth rate. Since 2020, the average income per North Carolinian rose faster than the national and regional averages. And our headline unemployment…Read More -
Do political parties come with perks? A simple look at how local politics works
In recent weeks, many people have asked the same question: Why aren’t there dozens of candidate forums before the primaries like there were last year? Why don’t voters have multiple…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: Honoring Rev. Dr. Aaron Johnson
Rev. Dr. Aaron J. Johnson, 93, is one of those rare individuals whose life has been defined not by applause or recognition, but by steady, faithful service. His type of…Read More
Arts
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The world needs art, and it’s happening here
Every year, the Council for Art Education celebrates Youth Art Month in March. The Council chooses a theme for students to consider while making their artworks, and the theme for…Read More -
The Hills (and Halls) Are Alive: FTCC brings timeless classic to Fayetteville
The hills are alive with the sound of music…and so are the halls of Fayetteville Technical Community College, as the Fine Arts Department prepares for its upcoming production of the…Read More -
Community brings theater, celebration, new collaboration
Community and celebration are coming together in a way Fayetteville has not experienced in nearly two decades. On Sunday, Feb. 22, residents will gather for a lively Sunday Funday event…Read More -
CCA presents Lift Every Voice: The Music of Stevie Wonder
Get ready to take a journey through the soulful sounds of multi-award-winning Stevie Wonder for the 7th annual Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Musical Journey through Black History event,…Read More -
Reconnecting with real life: A conversation with Amy Grant
“I feel like a big page in my life was turned starting in 2020—bigger than any other page I ever remember,” Grant contemplated. Of all the changes between her last…Read More
Entertainment
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New series pairs world-class billiards players, comfort food
The haze of smoky pool halls and the stereotype of greasy bar food are fading into history. In their place, a cultural revival is underway. With the pool table market…Read More -
"Blues Is Alright Tour" comes to Crown Coliseum
The Blues Is Alright Tour will return to the Crown Coliseum on March 6 with a lineup rooted in blues, Southern soul and classic R&B, offering audiences a night defined…Read More -
Anne Wilson brings Christian sound to Fayetteville
Contemporary Christian artist Anne Wilson will take the stage at Crown Coliseum, bringing a night of worship, modern country influence and personal storytelling to Fayetteville on March 13.Wilson, whose breakout…Read More -
Fayetteville Liberty launches service, community, opportunity
In a region shaped by military service and rapid change, a new professional basketball team, The Fayetteville Liberty, is launching with a community-driven vision that blends sports, service and economic…Read More -
Camellia Camerata’s inaugural concert celebrates Women
Women composers’ work is underrecognized and underperformed, says Amanda Virelles. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Virelles and fellow musicians with the chamber quartet Camellia Camerata…Read More
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Cumberland County officials compile shutdown resources
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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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