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Jun 30, 2025

Downtown Rodeo to expand to Festival Park with a full day of fun

Graphic courtesy of 226 The WarehouseCool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) is pleased to announce the Downtown Rodeo: Festival Park Edition to be held on Saturday, Aug,16, 2025, for a full day of music, dancing and community pride—headlined by Cupid, ...

Jun 30, 2025

Business School hosts 55th annual Trust Advisors Institute

Photo provided by Campbell UniversityThe Lundy-Fetterman School of Business hosted the weeklong 55th Annual Trust Advisors Institute (TAI) from May 30 to June 7. A nationally recognized continuing education program for trust bankers, TAI offers parti ...

Jun 27, 2025

Celebrate Independence Day in Fayetteville

Photo by DistiNCtly FayettevilleAs the home of Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the United States, Fayetteville, N.C. and its surrounding communities are eager to celebrate living in the land of the free because of the brave. As Indep ...

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Protect Your Property: Smart, Reliable Security Solutions for Property Managers in Eastern NC

Posted Jun 3, 2025
As a property manager in Eastern North Carolina, you juggle a lot—keeping tenants safe, properties secure, and operations running smoothly—all while staying compliant with local safety codes. From deterring break-ins to ensuring fire code compliance,
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Jun 26, 2025

Campbell University PA students receive hands-on training in mass casualty simulation

Photo provided by Campbell UniversityCampbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences PA program hosted its annual mock mass casualty incident at Smith Hall on June 21. This year’s scenario simulated a vehicle driving into a crowd, res ...

Jun 26, 2025

Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building. ...

Jun 26, 2025

Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and ...

Jun 26, 2025

A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the ...

Jun 26, 2025

Publisher's note: Exemplary tourism

Cumberland County and the broader Fayetteville MSA are truly coming into their own as a destination. Local events such as the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival (pictured) draw thousands to downtown Fayetteville. Photo provided by DistiNCtly Fay ...

Jun 25, 2025

Cumberland County Board of Education approves budget resolution following historic investment from County Commissioners

On Monday, June 23, the Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously approved the 2025-2026 Budget Resolution during a special work session held at Fayetteville Technical Community College. With this approval, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) can ...


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Wrapping up nicely: Major construction finishes up on new R & R Brewing location coming soon to downtown Clinton

Since announcing their intention to move into the historical Henry Vann building in 2023, the R & R team has been busy working with local and state historical preservation organizations to renovate the building.


Rich in memories: Rich Farm & Venue offers affordable space with modern amenities for customers to reserve for their special celebrations

Rich Farm & Venue is a 37-acre space with amenities suitable for any occasion such as weddings, birthday parties and more. Photos provided by Rich Farm & Venue. Rich Farm & Venue in the town of Roseboro combines affordable prices and


A novel concept: New bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Fayetteville

Kellie Artis is the owner of Bound & Vine, a soon-to-open independent bookstore and wine bar. Photo by GFBJ. Bookworms and wine lovers are in for a treat as downtown’s newest tenant prepares to open later this year. Kellie Artis is the