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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 ...

Jun 2, 2026

Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to host Collegiate Baseball Invitational at Segra Stadium in 2027

The Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the launch of the Segra Invitational, a new collegiate Division III baseball tournament set to take place Feb. 26–28, 2027, at Segra Stadium in dow ...

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Know the signs, save a life: Cape Fear Valley Health educates the community for National Stroke Awareness Month

Posted May 20, 2026
In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, Cape Fear Valley Health is educating the community on what to do if someone exhibits signs of a stroke. Stroke awareness is crucial because recognizing the signs and acting quickly can mean the difference
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May 26, 2026

Sol’s Arcade + Taproom warns of closure less than a year after opening

Logo courtesy of Sol'sCameron Carlotti, owner of Sol’s Arcade + Taproom, took to social media on May 26 to announce the unfortunate news that Sol’s would cease operations in its downtown space after June 7.The taproom and arcade, which celebrated its ...

May 15, 2026

Youth to perform historical tributes honoring the legacies of heroes that shaped Fayetteville–Cumberland County

“Through Their Eyes, We Remember. Through Their Voices, We Honor.” Youth from across the Fayetteville community are bringing history to life through Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County, a retrospective performance celebrating the influential voi ...

May 12, 2026

Arts Council announces $500,000 capital investment in Cape Fear Regional Theatre to drive tourism and visitation

Architect rendering of upgraded CFRT facility at 1209 Hay Street/Image Credit: Cape Fear Regional TheatreThe Board of Trustees of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County has approved a $500,000 multi-year capital investment in Cape Fear Re ...

May 8, 2026

Roof replacement project causes temporary closure of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum

Photo pulled from the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum Facebook page.  The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM) will temporarily close to the public May 11–15 due to ongoing roof replacement work. The ...

May 4, 2026

The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week. ...

Apr 27, 2026

Alive After Five concert series transitions to City of Clinton Main Street Program; 2026 lineup announced

Alive After Five (AA5), the popular community concert series, concluded its 15th anniversary season in 2025. Since its inception, Alive After Five has operated as a committee of the Sampson Arts Council in collaboration with the City of Clinton and S ...


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Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo