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Oct 29, 2026

Fayetteville Liberty return for season two at the Crown Coliseum in March 2027

Graphic courtesy of the Crown ComplexThe Crown Complex is excited to welcome the Fayetteville Liberty back for their second season of professional basketball beginning in March 2027. Moving to the Crown Coliseum, the Liberty will continue bringing fa ...

Oct 28, 2026

Second "Home" Public Art Installation unveiling scheduled for Oct. 29; TDA commissions five public art displays across Moore County

The Moore County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) will reveal the second of five “HOME” public art installations at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m. ...

Oct 26, 2026

Community partnership initiative seeks faith-based organizations to address homelessness throughout region

An upcoming event is issuing an open invitation for community collaboration for Fayetteville and Cumberland County’s faith-based organizations to address homelessness across the county. ...

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Project Management in the Trades: The Difference Between Doing the Work and Delivering the Project

Posted Oct 1, 2026
In the skilled trades, we take pride in knowing how to do the work. We know how to install it,  build it, repair it, fabricate it, troubleshoot it, and make it work when the unexpected happens. But there is an important distinction between perfo
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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. ...

Oct 1, 2026

A night to remember, a cause to celebrate: Greater Life of Fayetteville to host “An Evening With the Arts: A Night of Jazz”

Join Greater Life of Fayetteville for its spectacular black-tie fundraising gala, “An Evening With the Arts: A Night of Jazz,” an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture and community on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. ...

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 ...


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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