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Aug 13, 2026

26:26 exhibit brings 26 Black artists together for grand reopening of Concourse 107 in downtown Fayetteville

A new initiative is working with 26 Black artists who are giving themselves permission to create something new. Black Artist Forward (BAF) is bringing together a dynamic collection of Black artists from across disciplines for 26:26: 26 Artists & ...

Aug 7, 2026

Child Advocacy Center to host Fall Gala at Crown Coliseum

On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, The Child Advocacy Center will host its annual Fall Gala, "Turning Awareness Into Action," at Crown Coliseum from 6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m.The night will feature live music by Rivermist, live and silent auctions and an opport ...

Aug 7, 2026

Gilbert Theater uses Arts Council grants to support two projects their 32nd season

The Gilbert Theater has announced the support of their main stage and education programs with the help of two grants totaling $24,000 from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.“The Gilbert Theater, like all nonprofits, depends on grants ...

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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Fayetteville State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program serves as one of the region’s strongest pipelines for well-prepared social workers, particularly in high-need areas like child welfare and public health.Fayetteville State’s hybrid M
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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 ...

Jul 16, 2026

Celebrating local flavor: Join in the fun during the fourth annual Peach Week in Moore County

Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen welcome this festival as an opportunity to highlight local peach producersand small business owners in Moore County. Photos provided by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen.Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pine ...

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 ...


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Fayetteville State University embraces a new era of social work training

Dr. Michelle E. Bates, LCSW - Interim MSW Program Director/Assistant Professor, Fayetteville State University
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Ask the Expert: Integrative Oncology and Survivorship

Chasse Bailey-Dorton, M.D. - Director of Integrative Oncology and Survivorship, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
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Workforce Pipelines for a Growing Economy

Dr. Mark Sorrells - President, Fayetteville Technical Community College

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A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe


A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express.