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Oct 1, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville showcases record-breaking tourism growth and economic impact in annual report

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, sharing record-breaking visitor spending, strong marketing results and key organizational achievements. ...

Oct 1, 2025

Pottery pinecones to be hidden along Moore County trails this fall on Oct. 18

Seagrove Potter to Produce Special Pinecones for Great Trails State Day Hunt on Oct. 18 Photo provided by: CVBTo celebrate Great Trails State Day in North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 18, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and ...

Sep 22, 2025

Lumbee Tribe prepares to welcome guests to annual “Dance of the Harvest Moon” Powwow

Hundreds of dancers from across the nation enter Grand Entry at Lumbee Powwow 2024.Photo provided by: Lumbee Tribe of N.C.*** Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Lumbee Tribe Dance of the Harvest Moon powwow will now be held at the Jones ...

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CTAK (Corneal Tissue Addition for Keratoplasty): Groundbreaking Advancement in Keratoconus Treatment

Posted Sep 4, 2025
On 4/28/25, Dr. Sheel Patel in Fayetteville, NC, performed North Carolina's first CTAK inlay procedure, making a significant step forward in enhancing patient care, and offering new hope for patients in need of vision restoration. The Corneal Ti
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Sep 18, 2025

New construction of inclusive play space underway at Dorothy D. Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center

Rendering provided by: City of Fayetteville. Construction is currently underway at the playground at the Dorothy D. Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center. The Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation team is replacing and installing newly desig ...

Sep 11, 2025

A toast to healthcare: Local heathcare safety net holds 'Toast of the Town' event to support critical fundraising push

For local nonprofit The CARE Clinic, financial sustainability depends entirely on private support—making the 25th annual Toast of the Town fundraising event on Sept. 18 a crucial component of the organization’s annual budget. Photo provided ...

Sep 11, 2025

Teeing up for success: The Bogey Brothers brings multi-sport simulators to Cameron

The Bogey Brothers, located in Cameron, N.C., has four multi-sport simulator bays that promise fun for all ages. Whether it’s your first time hitting a golf ball or you frequent the fairway, this venue offers a new way to experience the sport. In add ...

Sep 10, 2025

Titleist Shop opens in Pinehurst

Photo provided by Pinehurst Resort Titleist’s first U.S. retail destination is now open in Pinehurst just steps from Pinehurst No. 2’s iconic 18th green. The store offers extensive golf ball and golf club fitting capabilities along with a wide r ...

Sep 5, 2025

Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra launches music director search

The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra (FSO) has launched its search for its next music director, who is set to take the podium in fall of 2027. Qualified individuals with a passion for conducting, innovative programming and community leadership are inv ...

Sep 3, 2025

Fayetteville to host 79th reunion of the Legendary Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division

The City of Fayetteville is proud to welcome the descendants of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division—immortalized in the Emmy Award-winning HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers”—for their 79th reunion. The commemorativ ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is