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World Ballet Company brings magic to Fayetteville
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Fascinate-U celebrates science with annual fun fest
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Independent Bookstore Day 2026: Where to shop local
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Fort Bragg Fair brings community together, opens April 29
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Art, community, color come alive at “Souls in the Garden”
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FTCC & PWC Present Salad Days, one-of-a-kind dining experience
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Celebration of life to be held for former POW First Sgt. Lawrence “Bud” Roy Wilson, Jr., US Army, Ret.
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FTCC launches students into in-demand career field
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Coffee, Pie, and a Lifetime of Wisdom
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Notable events in colonial America in 1776
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Art, community, color come alive at “Souls in the Garden”
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Fort Bragg Fair brings community together, opens April 29
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How to resolve AdBlock issue? Featured Articles
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Health & Wellness: A Hometown Feeling: For Bladen County patients, great surgical care is right around the corner
When it’s time to have surgery, the last thing you want is a long drive to get there and back. But for many rural Americans, access to a great surgeon…Read More -
Notable events in colonial America in 1776
The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America. The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and…Read More -
FTCC launches students into in-demand career field
Robots don't fix themselves. Automated production lines need skilled hands, sharp minds, and people who understand the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and technology. Fayetteville Technical Community College is producing exactly…Read More -
Celebration of life to be held for former POW First Sgt. Lawrence “Bud” Roy Wilson, Jr., US Army, Ret.
March 23, 1929 – April 6, 2026 First Sergeant Wilson, a resilient patriot, devoted father, and honored veteran, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 97. Born…Read More
News
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Up & Coming Weekly expands distribution!
Up & Coming Weekly is proud to announce the addition of three new high profile distribution locations for their hyper-local community newspaper, bringing its total to over 350 pickup points…Read More -
Tips to trace your own history while celebrating America's
Millions of Americans will spend some time in 2026 commemorating 250 years of United States history. The U.S. turns 250 in July 2026, and the summer figures to be an…Read More -
The Courts at Glenville Lake unveiled ahead of grand opening
The Fayetteville community recently took an exciting step forward in recreational development with a special preview event for The Courts at Glenville Lake on April 1. Residents and community members…Read More -
Students, families push back on county school closures
During the final minutes of the Cumberland County Board of Education meeting on April 14, Fathom Geerts, a 17-year-old junior at Alger B. Wilkins High School, stepped to the podium…Read More -
Students curate new exhibit at ASOM on Operation Just Cause
The U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum is proud to announce the fourth year of its Curatorial Apprenticeship Program, where local high school students step into the role of…Read More
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Leandro Should Have Ended Long Ago
For all the confusion, finger-pointing, and rancor that accompanied the North Carolina Supreme Court’s final ruling in the Leandro school-finance case, the primary emotion it conjured in me was relief.…Read More -
A journey to space: Artemis by any other name
Celestial Events Desk: It is beyond debate that the greatest movie made in 1959 was the Three Stooges interstellar l epic Have Rocket Will Travel. The Stooges were working as…Read More -
NC Schools: The Sad, Hard Truth About Leandro
Robb Leandro is disappointed. Robb was a Hoke County eighth grader when a major lawsuit regarding public education was filed with his name as the lead plaintiff. The original 1994…Read More -
Publisher's Pen: How the City of Fayetteville Failed the Dogwood Festival—and Why It Matters
For 44 years, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival stood as one of our community’s most cherished traditions—an event that brought families together, showcased local talent, and projected Fayetteville’s best self to…Read More -
Troy's Perspective: County & city show optimistic growth
Fayetteville and Cumberland County have made notable progress in recent years, which can boost community pride and support. Recognizing these achievements encourages us to aim higher and work together to…Read More
Arts
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Sound of America: North Carolina Symphony Celebrates 250 Years Through Music
The North Carolina Symphony will bring a powerful celebration of American music to Moore County this spring with its “Classical Favorites: Celebrating American 250” concert on April 23. Held at…Read More -
An Intimate celebration of sound: Camellia Camerata’s festival debut
The city of Fayetteville is set to welcome a vibrant new addition to its cultural landscape with the debut of the Camellia Camerata Chamber Music Festival, a three-day celebration of…Read More -
FSO ends Season with music, memories, new beginning
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will bring its 2025–2026 season to a powerful and emotional close on Saturday, April 18, with a special performance at Huff Concert Hall on the campus…Read More -
Beyond the blanket brigade: Quilting as art, voice, community
“We hear it all the time,” says Amy Allison as she talks with me about an upcoming Arts Council exhibition. “’My grandma used to quilt.’ ‘I have one on my…Read More -
An Evening with Cross Creek Chorale at Trinity Episcopal
Music has a unique way of bringing people together, and the upcoming Evening with the Cross Creek Chorale at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church promises an evening that will do just…Read More
Entertainment
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Art, community, color come alive at “Souls in the Garden”
On Friday, April 24, Fayetteville’s creative community will gather for an evening that blends art, atmosphere, and connection at North South Brewing Company. “Souls in the Garden,” presented in partnership…Read More -
Fort Bragg Fair brings community together, opens April 29
A Fayetteville and Fort Bragg Favorite for over forty years is back again. The Fort Bragg Fair opens on April 29 at 5 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds on…Read More -
World Ballet Company brings magic to Fayetteville
The mist will soon rise over the Crown Theatre stage as the World Ballet Company prepares to bring the most iconic love story in classical dance to North Carolina. On…Read More -
Independent Bookstore Day 2026: Where to shop local
There’s something special about stepping into a local bookstore—the creak of the floors, the scent of paper and possibility, and the sense that every shelf holds a new discovery waiting…Read More -
Fascinate-U celebrates science with annual fun fest
Each spring, as Fayetteville joins communities across North Carolina in celebrating science, one event continues to stand out as a favorite for families: the Super Science Fun Fest. Hosted by…Read More
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