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Jun 22, 2026

Fort Bragg Red White Boom Fest set for June 27

Photo courtesy of Ft. BraggThe Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Fort Bragg’s Independence Day celebration Saturday, June 27, on the Main Post Parade Field. Entrance to the Red, White and Boom Fest is free and open to th ...

Jun 22, 2026

Fayetteville Fire hosts women in fire service recruitment event

The Fayetteville Fire Department will host its sixth Annual Women in Fire Service Day recruiting event on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is for women interested in joining the fire service or learning more about becoming a firefig ...

Jun 19, 2026

James Trading Company acquires Sampson Farmers Hardware in Clinton

Logo courtesy of James Trading CompanyJames Trading Company is proud to announce the acquisition of Sampson Farmers Hardware, a business whose roots run deep in the history of Clinton and Sampson County and whose commitment to customer service has be ...

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Are your adventures covered? Coverage tips for your RV, ATV and boat

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Your ATV, RV and boat are built for getting out there. Exploring trails. Seeing new places. Spending more time doing what you enjoy.Before you head out, make sure you have the right coverage. Many homeowners and auto policies are designed for everyda
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Jun 19, 2026

Moore County Airport breaks ground on two new corporate hangars

The Moore County Airport recently celebrated the groundbreaking of two new corporate aircraft hangars that will further strengthen the airport’s role as a regional business aviation hub and support economic investment throughout Moore County. ...

Jun 19, 2026

May 2026 housing market update: Inventory continues to grow as pending sales rise

May’s data points to a regional housing market that remains active, but more balanced and selective than the highly compressed market conditions seen in recent years. ...

Jun 18, 2026

Fayetteville nonprofit launches mobile food trailer to train men rebuilding their lives in culinary arts

Photo provided by Operation InasmuchFayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch (Inasmuch) has announced the launch of Inasmuch on the Go, a mobile food trailer scheduled to begin serving Cumberland County and surrounding communities in September 2026. The ...

Jun 18, 2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County receives $6,000 from Youth Growth Stock Trust for Artists in Schools initiative

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County has received a $6,000 grant to support Artists In Schools, an initiative that brings multidisciplinary teaching artists into Cumberland County School for interactive, arts-integrated performances at ...

Jun 18, 2026

Road closure upcoming for Hoke County widening project

Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation are set close a section of Calloway Road in Hoke County for two months as part of the ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road). Starting on June 22 at 7 a.m., Calloway Road will close bet ...

Jun 18, 2026

Road closure scheduled for Moore County

N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews will temporarily close a section of N.C. 5 in Moore County next week in Aberdeen so Aberdeen Carolina Western Railroad can safely remove a railroad crossing. Starting at 9 a.m. on June 23, both ...


In The Current Issue

Community questions: Discussions begin within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. about potential casino project

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri


Unlocking innovations: Emerging Technology Institute hosts USSOCOM Technical Experimentation

This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO


Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the