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Bigger Congress would be better Congress
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Greek mythology: What’s love got to do with it?
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Government Watch: City Council to hold new sessions; County approves budgets
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MU President Wearden announces retirement
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Phoenix Center to hold victim volunteer training
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CCA presents Lift Every Voice: The Music of Stevie Wonder
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The world needs art, and it’s happening here
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Lafayette Society annual luncheon promotes remembrance, welcomes newcomers
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Hit a home run at Segra with nonproft 2 Out Rally
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The Hills (and Halls) Are Alive: FTCC brings timeless classic to Fayetteville
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Learn about wine at Sip Room's Sip and Learn
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Community brings theater, celebration, new collaboration
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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Featured Articles
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Health & Wellness: Miles & miles: Surprise surgery, beauty of bouncing back
For all his 64 years, Jim Watts has always been an active guy. He lives on 65 acres in Bladen County and has never had a problem with the extensive…Read More -
Making changes that last
Many of us start the year feeling inspired and ready to make positive changes. That early excitement can make it easy to set big goals and imagine a healthier, more…Read More -
It comes down to rhythm
It all comes down to rhythm. Whether we’re talking about our health, our habits, even our faith—everything thrives on rhythm. Think about fitness for a moment. You don’t build strength…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
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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 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 -
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.…Read More
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Publisher's Pen: The remarkable journey of Joe Thigpen
For nearly five decades, the beverage industry in our region has been shaped, strengthened, and elevated by the steady hand and generous spirit of one remarkable man. This month, it…Read More -
Joshua Norton: The man who would be emperor
Let us now praise the most famous man born on Feb. 4, 1819. Come and admire Norton 1, the first Emperor of the United States. Coincidentally, this column’s stain on…Read More -
Three Wishes for the Telehealth Genie
According to folklore, extraordinary beings resent being confined within ordinary spaces. In “The Fisherman and the Jinni,” one of the stories Sheherazade tells her misguided husband in One Thousand and…Read More -
The state of North Carolina: A people magnet
As a relatively new grandmother, I get frequent “growing like a weed” comments, and my grandbabies are doing just that—getting bigger and better every day.So too is their home state,…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: The 2026 primary election
The 2026 Election Primary begins this week. Unlike municipal elections, these races are partisan: Democrats are on one side, Republicans on the other, and unaffiliated voters must choose which primary…Read More
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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
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Lafayette Society annual luncheon promotes remembrance, welcomes newcomers
On Sunday, March 8, members and prospective members of the Lafayette Society will gather to celebrate the legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette. A passionate abolitionist, patriot, human rights advocate,…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 -
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 -
From Detroit to 910: Celebrating the King of Beats
Last year, Fayetteville experienced the vision of LeJuane “El’Ja” Bowens come to life with the inaugural D’Jilla Weekend, an immersive artistic weekend full of spoken word, music, and the release…Read More -
Encountering history: Guided cemetery tour highlights Revolutionary War-Era heroes, events
Cross Creek Cemetery #1 is the oldest public cemetery in Fayetteville. Owned by the city of Fayetteville and founded in 1785, its sacred grounds hold the stories of Fayettevillians from…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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