Volume 3 Issue 14: Dec 22, 2023

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Dec 22, 2023

Soldier Fuel: The Steady Energy Line® hits the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty market; Aims to provide steady energy to the warfighter

With the tagline "Designed for top operators. And you," Soldier Fuel is available in the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty markets through the Healy Wholesale Co, Inc. - PHOTO PROVIDED BY SOLDIER FUELThe newest addition to the unique, soldier focused ind ...

Dec 22, 2023

Brewing positive change: Local coffee shop furthers mission of nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with special needs

The store’s menu continues to grow with the business and customers enjoy milkshakes, smoothies, coffees, pastries and seasonal delights - PHOTO PROVIDED BY MILLER’S BREWJust 10 months ago, Kim and Karl Molnar opened Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop, a brick ...

Dec 22, 2023

Mystical, magical New Year’s Eve: Bring in the New Year with a magical night circus, returning to Downtown Fayetteville in 2023

Local talent will provide supporting opening acts onstage before the much-anticipated headliners, DJ Spinderella, of Grammy-award winning Salt-n-Pepa and Billboard Music chart topping band Dru Hill featuring Sisqó - PHOTO PROVIDED BY COOL SPRING DOWN ...

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Kyle Holmes
H2 Contracting

Meet the H2 Contracting Team

Posted Sep 2, 2026
Kyle HolmesLed by owner and Fayetteville native Kyle B. Holmes. Since founding the firm in 2016, Kyle has leveraged his deep local roots and extensive industry experience to manage and build projects across the Southeast. The team is family, and toge
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Dec 22, 2023

Keep on food-trucking: Fayetteville's first dedicated space for food trucks looks forward to serving the community in 2024

PHOTO PROVIDED BY GFBJThe Haymount Truck Stop is a reliable host for food trucks in the Fayetteville area, providing space for both the trucks and their loyal customers.Downtown Haymount is experiencing a food truck renaissance thanks to the opening ...


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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County
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Cape Fear Valley Health expands emergency department capacity

Emily Cribb, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN - Corporate Service Line Director of Emergency Services, Cape Fear Valley Health
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How public art transforms everyday spaces

Sondra Martin - Distinguished Professor of Art, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

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