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Jul 24, 2026

Brightspeed partners with Fascinate-U Children's Museum to provide free admission to End of Summer Block Party

Fascinate-U Children's Museum is proud to announce Brightspeed as the PresentingSponsor of the 2026 End of Summer Block Party, making it possible for families to enjoy the annual celebration with free admission on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 12:00 p.m. to ...

Jul 23, 2026

Artist Village Community Theatre announces 2026–2027 season with support from $12,500 Grassroots Arts Grant

Artist Village Community Theatre is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 theatre season, made possible in part through a $12,500 Grassroots Arts Project Grant administered by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. Funding for the grant is p ...

Jul 16, 2026

Rooted in relaxation: How BLVD Kava Lounge is building community in Fayetteville

Photo courtesy of BLVD Kava LoungeKava is a traditional South Pacific drink made from the root of the kava plant, which is steeped in water and squeezed to release kavalactones, compounds known for their calming, anxiety-relieving effects. At the new ...

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United Way Marks 20 Years of Boardroom Talent with 2026 Leadership Development Graduates

Posted Jul 20, 2026
As local non-profits and civic organizations face an evolving landscape of corporate governance and community need, United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) has delivered another cohort of board-ready talent to the region.The organization recently cele
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Jul 13, 2026

Tourism authority announces new T.E.A.M. grant program

Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, the official tourism development authority for Moore County, has announced a new grant program for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Tourism Enhancement and Area Marketing (T.E.A.M.) grants are available to munic ...

Jun 22, 2026

Fort Bragg Red White Boom Fest set for June 27

Photo courtesy of Ft. BraggThe Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Fort Bragg’s Independence Day celebration Saturday, June 27, on the Main Post Parade Field. Entrance to the Red, White and Boom Fest is free and open to th ...

Jun 18, 2026

Cape Fear Regional Theatre announces final million dollar match for Act 2: Expand and Elevate

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is proud to announce THE FINAL MILLION DOLLAR MATCH – a $1,000,000 fund created by The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, The Junior League of Fayetteville, Larry & Julianne Bass, Betsy Hubbard, and Mary Fl ...

Jun 12, 2026

The story of Hubb’s Farm: From family heritage to local landmark

What started as a seasonal corn maze has evolved into a year-round operation. The spring, summer and autumn seasons all bring unique activities for families. Photos provided by Tammy Peterson.Hubb’s Farm is a premier agritourism destination located i ...

Jun 4, 2026

New art installation “Smile, Bro.” opens June 5 in downtown Fayetteville

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Smile, Bro., a new group exhibition curated by Al Bowman in partnership with Black Artist Forward, will open at Region Six Project in downtown Fayetteville. The evening will begin with a private preview tour at 6:00 p.m. for ...

Jun 3, 2026

City of Fayetteville hosts ribbon cutting for new tennis center

Photos by GFBJThe City of Fayetteville gathered with the community to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of The Courts at Glenville Lake today, June 3, at 730 Filter Plant Drive. The Courts at Glenville Lake marks a major addition to ...


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United Way Marks 20 Years of Boardroom Talent with 2026 Leadership Development Graduates

Crystal Moore-Williams - Community Impact Director, United Way of Cumberland County
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FSU expands cybersecurity training with high‑success certification training programs

John A. Bellamy - Executive Director and Operations Manager for CDHS, Fayetteville State University
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Doing Business with USSOCOM: A Strategic Opportunity for North Carolina Companies

TJ Gilroy - Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center

In The Current Issue

Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

A family affair: Along with a full staff, Owner Eddie Claude and his wife Ruth (pictured right) work with their kids to run the restaurant. Eddie is a Veteran who served for 21 years in the U.S. Army. Photos by YGH STUDIOS & GFBJ. The Fayett


Editor's note: Summer jobs

With summer in full swing, I started to reflect on the various ways I spent my summer break over the years. From pool parties with friends to family vacations and sports tournaments, I look back fondly on the summers I’ve enjoyed so far. But it


Preserving rural roots: Gray's Creek residents launch effort to become a town

Proposed incorporation boundary (pink) · Gray’s Creek, Cumberland County, N.C. This is a working draft and is subject to revision. Image courtesy of grayscreeknc.com. After decades as an unincorporated rural community in Cumberland County, Gray’