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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…