Volume 2 Issue 24: May 26, 2023

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Jun 1, 2023

Summer in the gardens: Taking a look at the current and future displays and events as the Cape Fear Botanical Garden kicks off the summer season

PHOTO PROVIDED BY CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDENCFBG is connecting local history and agriculture with NASCAR with their Horticulture, Hooch & Outlaws in Fast Cars exhibiton display until August 20.New activities, events and day trips are coming up fo ...

Jun 1, 2023

The Cozy Heron: Lillington "glamping" experience allows for a comfortable yet unforgettable time in the great outdoors

Each individual wagon is eight and a half feet tall, twenty-five feet long, and contains one hundred and eighty squarefeet of space to relax in - Photo provided by Cape Fear River AdventuresSummer is approaching rapidly in North Carolina, and we all ...

Jun 1, 2023

C&S Ice: Family owned mobile food stand brings a northern frozen treat to beat the southern heat

Carla (left) and Sean Stansberry, (right)are the team behind C&S Ice, workingtogether to make all of their food byhand and with care - Photos provided by GFBJC&S has loyal fans of all ages who travel to meet them at their location for the day ...

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Bringing Color Back into Her Life After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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Nelka RoblesHair stylist and educator Nelka Robles always considered herself a “colorful” person who enjoys life. Ten years ago, when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 31, some of her joy was halted. A year earlier, she h
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Jun 1, 2023

Sweet summer memories

BROOKS RICE/UNSPLASHUltimately, it’s the time spent with the people you love that will be most valuable.As summer approaches, this issue’s focus is on the business of fun, food and family! In today’s technology and experience driven world, I have som ...

Jun 1, 2023

Taking fun to new heights: The Paraclete XP brand offers indoor and outdoor skydiving for thrill seekers of all ages and skill levels

PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJFlyers can go up, down and all around inside of the wind tunnel with airspeeds capable of going up to 198 mph.For those looking to get their hearts pumping, blood flowing and feel the wind in their hair this summer, a unique exp ...


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Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th