Volume 2 Issue 1: Jun 3, 2022

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Jun 14, 2022

Juneteenth Freedom Festival: Local organizations commemorate holiday with four-day celebration

Following the success of the New Year’s Eve event, Cool Spring Downtown District expects a successful turnout at the Juneteenth Celebration. GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY COOL SPRING DOWNTOWN DISTRICT.For the fourth time, a Juneteenth Freedom Festival will be ...

Jun 8, 2022

FTCC names NISOD Excellence Award winners

Fayetteville Technical Community College honored 14 members of its faculty and staff for being awarded the 2022 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Build NC: Fitch Ratings emphasizes growth, resilience in commentary on Build NC bonds

Fitch Ratings reported that revenues for FY 2021 were better than anticipated, bringing in $1.56 billion. FALAQ LAZUARDI/UNSPLASHFitch Ratings, an internationally recognized and award-winning provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, recen ...

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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Posted Jan 29, 2026
Downtowns grow when they give people a reason to visit—and a reason to stay longer once they arrive. The Arts Council’s upcoming Grand Opening of the ArtsXL Arts Accelerator (214 Burgess Street, Downtown Fayetteville) is designed to do exactly that:
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Jun 8, 2022

FTCC librarian accepted into NCLA Leadership institute

FTCC librarian Kris Obele Bele was recently accepted into the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) 2022 Leadership Institute. ...

Jun 8, 2022

UNCP appoints Djerdjouri, Skuka as deans

DjerdjouriDR. MOHAMED DJERDJOURI will transition into his role as dean of the Thomas School of Business at UNC Pembroke on July 18.An academic leader with three decades of experience in higher education, Djerdjouri serves as dean of the Johnson Colle ...

Jun 8, 2022

Fayetteville State University announces new hires, promotions

Fayetteville State University recently announced the promotions and hiring of several administrative staff, including Wesley Fountain, Wendell Phillips, Roberto E. Bryan Jr., and Pamela Baldwin. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Sixty-three people awarded academic scholarships at Cumberland Community Foundation reception

Recently, the Cumberland Community Foundation announced $765,375 in scholarship awards to students. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Hansen honored with award from Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons

On May 17, the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons honored Dr. Erik Hansen with the Surgical Humanitarian Award at the 2022 meeting of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. ...

Jun 8, 2022

Fayetteville Woodpeckers hire new Stadium Operations Director

After joining the Houston Astros organization in May 2021, Matt Chappell has been hired as the director of stadium operations for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. ...


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Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as