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Oct 20, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce to host 9th Annual Oyster Roast

The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to enjoy an evening of great food, live music, and fellowship at its Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ...

Oct 19, 2026

Lumbee Tribal Council approves historic gaming ordinance in 14-2 vote; Potential casino project hangs in the balance

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LUMBEE TRIBE OF N.C.The Lumbee Tribal Council voted 14-2 Thursday night to approve a gaming ordinance, setting the stage for a historic referendum that will allow the Lumbee people to decide the future of gaming for the Tribe. The v ...

Oct 16, 2026

Moore County Talent Symposium draws more than 130 leaders to focus on workplace mental health and well-being

Photo provided by Moore County ChamberMore than 130 business and community leaders gathered Friday, October 9, at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) at Sandhills Community College for the Moore County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Talent Sympo ...

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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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Oct 16, 2026

Free webinar to explore accessibility and fair housing trends

Attorney Theresa L. Kitay of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., will share insight into fair housing issues and developments affecting communities. ...

Oct 15, 2026

First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala

The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the ...

Oct 14, 2026

City begins Locks Creek Road drainage and utility improvements Oct. 19

Construction to improve stormwater drainage and utilities in the Locks Creek Road area is scheduled to begin Oct. 19. The project is designed to reduce flooding at the neighborhood entrance, improve access during storms and replace aging utility infr ...

Oct 13, 2026

FFD receives $2.3M federal grant to increase staffing and improve emergency response

Photo courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) has been awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), totaling more than $2.3 million ...

Oct 12, 2026

Quarterly economic outlook report is mixed for Fayetteville MSA

Graphic courtesy of Dr. Jeremy JacksonThe Lloyd V. Hackley Chair for the Study of Capitalism and Free Enterprise at Fayetteville State University’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics, Dr. Jeremy Jackson, has released the latest edition of hi ...

Oct 11, 2026

Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t ...


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Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th