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Jul 20, 2026

Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare to permanently close

Photo courtesy of Cape Fear Valley HealthCape Fear Valley Health announces the permanent closure of Highsmith-Rainey ExpressCare, effective July 31, 2026.“We are grateful for the opportunity to have served our community over the years and sincerely t ...

Jul 19, 2026

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett ...

Jul 18, 2026

Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it ...

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Where Tradition Meets Trust: 45 Years of Excellent Service

Posted Jul 6, 2026
There’s something familiar about the Fourth of July; maybe it’s the sound of fireworks echoing across the neighborhood, lawn chairs lined up before sunset, or the smell of burgers and hot dogs on the grill while kids run through the yard laughing wit
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Jul 17, 2026

Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’ ...

Jul 17, 2026

Strategic planning: Fayetteville Regional Airport Director LaGala outlines plans for continued growth

An aircraft departs Fayetteville Regional Airport, connecting travelers and businesses to hundreds of domestic and international destinations through onestop service via American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Photos provided by Fayetteville Regional ...

Jul 16, 2026

Rooted in relaxation: How BLVD Kava Lounge is building community in Fayetteville

Photo courtesy of BLVD Kava LoungeKava is a traditional South Pacific drink made from the root of the kava plant, which is steeped in water and squeezed to release kavalactones, compounds known for their calming, anxiety-relieving effects. At the new ...

Jul 16, 2026

Celebrating local flavor: Join in the fun during the fourth annual Peach Week in Moore County

Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen welcome this festival as an opportunity to highlight local peach producersand small business owners in Moore County. Photos provided by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen.Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pine ...

Jul 15, 2026

Hope Mills celebrates groundbreaking for new Target at Camden Commons

As one of the largest commercial developments in the history of Hope Mills, the Camden Commons project represents a significant investment in the community’s future. Target, the development’s anchor tenant, will soon begin construction, marking an important milestone in the project’s progress. ...

Jul 15, 2026

Sandhills Community College offers new pre-employment training in partnership with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology

Photo courtesy of Sandhills Community CollegeSandhills Community College has partnered with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Raeford, N.C., to offer on-site pre-employment training for open positions for assemblers, mechatronic techs, mechanic te ...


In The Current Issue

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’