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Oct 11, 2026

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 ...

Oct 9, 2026

Fayetteville Rotary Club announces plans for 2026 Christmas Parade

The 27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Club Christmas Parade returns to downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, Dec. 12, to celebrate the holiday season and will be led by 2026 Grand Marshal, Fayetteville native, Gavin Williams, starting Major League Baseball pitcher for Cleveland Guardians, the 2026 American League Central Division champions. ...

Oct 1, 2026

FTCC Foundation receives $12,000 Grassroots Art Project grant for 2026-27 Fine Arts Concert Series

FTCC Foundation, Inc., announces a $12,000 Grassroots Art Project Grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County to support the 2026-27 Fine Arts Concert Series at Fayetteville Technical Community College. ...

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NCMBC Technology Transition Office Highlights New Department of War SBIR/STTR Updates for North Carolina Small Businesses

Posted Oct 1, 2026
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Technology Transition Office is encouraging North Carolina small businesses, technology companies, entrepreneurs and research institutions to review important updates recently issued by the Departme
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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 24, 2026

Cool Spring Downtown District announces Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat

This October, the beloved Zombie Walk is taking a hiatus. But there’s still plenty of seasonal celebrations in store. Cool Spring Downtown District invites you to break out your plaid shirts and fall boots and join them at the October 4th Friday, Dis ...

Sep 22, 2026

Fayetteville Next Commission hosts 910 Future Fest celebrating opportunity, culture and community

Fayetteville is looking toward the future with 910 Future Festival Week, a three-day celebration bringing together workforce development, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, arts, culture, live entertainment and community pride Sept. 24–26.Presented ...

Sep 21, 2026

Downtown Fayetteville’s “A Dickens Holiday” joins Giving Tuesday

A Dickens Holiday is proud to announce that this year they will be participating in the Cumberland Community Foundation’s Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that brings communities together to support charitable organizations. ...

Sep 18, 2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County prepares for the 48th Annual International Folk Festival

Photo credit: Stephanie Perez RiveraThe Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County proudly presents the 48th Annual International Folk Festival, set to take place Sept. 25-26 in downtown Fayetteville. This festival promises to be another spectacu ...

Sep 9, 2026

Pinehurst No. 11 to open March 29, 2027

Pinehurst No. 11, 13th Hole. Photo provided by Pinehurst ResortPinehurst Resort recently announced that Pinehurst No. 11 will debut on March 29, 2027, marking another milestone in the longtime relationship between Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and the Cra ...


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A legacy of valor: Recognizing the vital role of the Green Beret Foundation in supporting Special Forces

The US Army Special Forces (SF), known as Green Berets because they are awarded a green beret to wear following the rigorous selection and training process, are specialized military units trained to conduct special operations. Photo provided by the G


Fueling families: USAA AND Robert Irvine Foundation launch Fuel to Serve to strengthen military family well-being and readiness

Fuel to Serve will go “beyond the dining hall,” using food and shared meals as trusted entry points to link families with a broader network of resources. Photo courtesy of USAA.USAA and the Robert Irvine Foundation recently announced Fuel to Serve. T


Publisher's note: Happy Halloween!

Yes, those are decorations currently in my home. Yes, I may have spent more money than average for two oversized mums that are taking up way too much space on my porch, and yes, I may have stood my ground in a Lowe’s hardware store arguing with my hu