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Sep 28, 2026

Registration now open for the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO.” Competition at Sandhills Community College

Winners of the 2025 Inaugural Competition "Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO." OA Defense team. Photo courtesy of SCC.Registration is officially open for the 2026 "Coolest Thing Made in MO.HO.CO." (Moore and Hoke Counties) contest, set to take place on ...

Sep 28, 2026

See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken ...

Sep 27, 2026

Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t ...

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A smart next step: Why adult learners are choosing Fayetteville State University

Posted Sep 22, 2026
Fayetteville State University caters to a variety of nontraditional students, including adult learners, transfer and military students. Recently, the university has seen a surge in adult learners, or students over the age of 25. Many adults are
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Sep 25, 2026

City seeks community input on Downtown Study at Sept. 29 public meeting

The City of Fayetteville invites residents, business and property owners, developers and anyone who spends time downtown to a public meeting on Sept. 29. Participants can share what they value about downtown, the challenges they experience and what t ...

Sep 25, 2026

Downtown Fayetteville street closures announced for International Folk Festival

Multiple streets in Downtown Fayetteville will be closed as the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s 48th Annual International Folk Festival takes place Sept. 25 and 26. ...

Sep 25, 2026

City of Fayetteville to host listening sessions on proposed UDO amendments for Telecommunications/Data Storage Facilities

The City of Fayetteville will host three community listening sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to hear feedback from residents on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments for telecommunications and data storage facilities. ...

Sep 25, 2026

Bladen Small Business Center to host “Funding Toolbox” Small Business RoundTable

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the September Small Business RoundTable at Bladen Community College, featuring a practical discussion on one of the most important challenges facing entrepreneurs: finding the right funding for a business. ...

Sep 25, 2026

Fascinate-U Celebrates Worldwide Day Of Play with Messfest and free admission

Fascinate-U Children’s Museum is proud to announce its participation in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday,  Sept.  26, 2026. ...

Sep 25, 2026

August 2026 Housing Market Update: Inventory expands as closed sales decline

August's data points to a regional housing market with more available inventory and a slower sales pace than last year. Closed sales declined 14.8%, while pending sales decreased 2.4%. ...


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See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar