Volume 2 Issue 14: Dec 23, 2022

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Dec 29, 2022

Alpha Academy students excel: Alpha Academy Founder and CEO Eugene Slocum share his inspiration for starting a school and his method for success

TThe main entrance to Alpha Academy. After renting several different spaces, the school purchased this location in 2010and built from the ground up - Photo provided by Alpha AcademyLocated just off of Raeford Road as you’re heading out of Fayettevill ...

Dec 29, 2022

The Night Circus: The Cool Spring Downtown District invites everyone to call in the New Year in Downtown Fayetteville with New Year's Eve spectacular

This year's New Year’s Eve celebration will combine an interactive experience, R&B favorites and a circus performance expected to delight all audiences - Photo provided by CSDDCome one, come all for the must-see event of the year! Cool Spring Dow ...

Dec 29, 2022

A biblical education: The Carolina College of Biblical Studies is educating the next wave of religious leaders in Fayetteville

CCBS students pose with the front sign - Photo provided by CCBSLocal educational institution the Carolina College of Biblical Studies will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary on September 10, 2023. Located at 817 S. McPherson Church Road, in Faye ...

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FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Posted Apr 23, 2026
Fayetteville State University is once again opening its doors to the broader community with its fourth annual Military Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, an event designed not just as a celebration, but as a strategic gathering of the people and orga
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Dec 29, 2022

Tis the season: As the holiday season brings 2022 to a close, enjoy highlights of the hidden in Fayetteville

Tis the season to make a difference, help your fellow man and remain grateful as we start fresh with a new year - Photo courtesy of Jonathan Borba/Unsplash In this last issue of 2022, which our media kit called “highlights of the hidden,” we hav ...

Dec 29, 2022

Fayetteville's Integrative MedSpace: Fayetteville's first integrative medical coworking space is now available for patients on Raeford Road

Photo provided by: GFBJThe Integrative MedSpace teamprepares to cut the ribbon at theirgrand opening ceremony.Numerous individuals are frustrated with an all too familiar scenario in our current medical system. Many doctors seem to be overscheduled a ...

Dec 16, 2022

Cumberland County’s new 9-1-1 Call Center is live

Cumberland County Telecommunications Manager Adam Johnson, standing, assists 9-1-1 telecommunicator Corie Martinez on the first day of live 911 calls at the new center located at 500 Executive Place - Photo provided by Cumberland CountyCumberland Cou ...

Dec 14, 2022

Walsingham Group receives 2022 Veteran Community Partner of the Year Award

The Walsingham Group was honored on Dec. 12 for their outstanding commitment to supporting Veterans in the first ever Community Impact Awards hosted at Segra Stadium by Off Road Outreach, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing support for Veterans to meet all their needs. ...

Dec 14, 2022

Local business owner receives honorary doctorate

John “Mac” Healy received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree for his keen vision in business, and his extraordinary devotion to education, community and family at MU's 50th annual Winter Commencement Ceremony. ...

Dec 7, 2022

Main Event coming to Fayetteville; joining Cross Creek Mall property

Photo courtesy of Cumberland County Cross Creek Mall recently took to social media to announce the addition of Main Event to the property’s tenant mix. The addition, which is part of the property’s Sears redevelopment project, will mark the ente ...


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Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

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Editor's note: Celebrating Spring in Fayetteville

Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always