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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. ...

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Are your adventures covered? Coverage tips for your RV, ATV and boat

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Your ATV, RV and boat are built for getting out there. Exploring trails. Seeing new places. Spending more time doing what you enjoy.Before you head out, make sure you have the right coverage. Many homeowners and auto policies are designed for everyda
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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 ...

Sep 4, 2026

Airborne V/R experience, developed in partnership with Mass Virtual, takes flight at U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum Sept. 10

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation (ASOMF), in partnership with Mass Virtual, will officially open the new Airborne V/R Experience at the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.The family-f ...

Aug 27, 2026

Cumberland County Fair announces 2026 ribbon cutting ceremony at the Crown Expo

Join the Cumberland County Fair for the official open of the 2026 Cumberland County Fair with a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting at the Crown Expo Center. The ceremony will take place on Sept. 4 at 4:45 p.m. ...


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Are your adventures covered? Coverage tips for your RV, ATV and boat

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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

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In The Current Issue

See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar