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Mar 19, 2026

Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by ...

Mar 19, 2026

Historic pieces, new potential: Westdale Vintage blends memory, sustainability and one-of-a-kind style

 Michelle Clark and her husband, Jamil Rashad, opened Westdale Vintage at 1225 Fort Bragg Road in Historic Haymount in October 2024. Photo provided by Ian Tilghman.After moving back to her hometown of Fayetteville to take care of her aging fathe ...

Mar 19, 2026

Editor's note: What's Fayetteville missing?

Trader Joe's logo courtesy of Trader Joe's. Slim Chickens photo provided by Slim Chickens and Braum's ice cream photo provided by Stephanie Meador.Moving to Fayetteville in 2022, I was eager to experience some brands and chains that were new to me bu ...

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FSU: Redefining Success and Service through the Power of Partnership

Posted Mar 16, 2026
As I mark my 5th year as Chancellor at Fayetteville State University, I can only promise that we will continue to develop opportunities and strengthen partnerships that drive success. It was well documented prior to my arrival that FSU, the state’s s
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Mar 19, 2026

The rise of Hope Mills: Luxury and community with The One Apartments and Sweetwater Homes

The One is a 360-unit luxury apartment development offering one, two and three-bedroom options. The site is currently under construction, with primary access provided off of Elk Road and secondary access connecting to the Pinewood Lakes subdivision t ...

Mar 18, 2026

Young entrepreneur turns pro bono social media work into Fayetteville-focused marketing venture

Images courtesy of Michael AazamFayetteville native Michael Aazam, a freshman at  UNC Chapel Hill studying business administration with a focus in marketing, is already leveraging real-world experience that many marketing majors don’t gain until ...

Mar 18, 2026

Chairman Kirk deViere delivers 2026 State of the County Address: “Mission: Forward”

Chairman deViere with his son at the 2026 State of the County AddressOn March 17, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere delivered the 2026 State of the County Address, outlining a vision centered on community partnership, str ...

Mar 18, 2026

Harnett County EMS receives Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold Star Award

Earning the Gold level recognition means the Harnett County EMS system has demonstrated sustained, high compliance with outlined performance measures and rigorous national benchmarks for multiple years. ...

Mar 18, 2026

UNCP names Kaye Patel Fraley general counsel and vice chancellor

Fraley has served as interim general counsel since September 2025. She joined UNC Pembroke in 2018 and has held several leadership roles within the university’s legal and compliance operations. ...

Mar 18, 2026

Harnett County appoints Deputy Director Kelly Kelly as new Department of Social Services director

Kelly has worked with the Harnett County Department of Social Services for over 31 years. Kelly’s new role will oversee all daily operations of the Department of Social Services. She is looking forward to the future and planning how to best support the residents of Harnett County. ...


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Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by


Historic pieces, new potential: Westdale Vintage blends memory, sustainability and one-of-a-kind style

 Michelle Clark and her husband, Jamil Rashad, opened Westdale Vintage at 1225 Fort Bragg Road in Historic Haymount in October 2024. Photo provided by Ian Tilghman.After moving back to her hometown of Fayetteville to take care of her aging fathe


Ignite your next chapter: Ignite Loan Program fuels business growth and expansions

The Carolina Small Business Development Fund created and privately operates Ignite, a flexible loan program offering up to $75,000 to help small businesses thrive. Hope Mills-based Barbra Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken is a business that received fundi