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Jul 7, 2026

City expands economic development resources for local businesses

Graphic courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe City of Fayetteville is expanding resources available to local businesses through a series of updated economic development programs designed to make it easier for businesses and commercial property owne ...

Jul 6, 2026

Fayetteville PWC activates Stage 1 water conservation measures

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) has activated Stage 1 (Alert) of the City of Fayetteville’s Water Shortage Response Ordinance effective immediately. Stage 1 is voluntary and asks customers to reduce non-essential water use to help prot ...

Jul 6, 2026

Q2 2026 Economic Outlook Report features local, state and national indicators

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

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Playing to win: How gamification shapes modern communication

Posted Jun 19, 2026
“Discourses at Play: A Rhetorical Exploration of Historical Crises Using the Language of Games” by Fayetteville State University’s Communication and Media Studies professor, Dr. Todd Frobish, explores a diverse set of historical crises through the le
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Jul 2, 2026

Lumbee Tribe of N.C. seeks new legal pathways to pursue hospitality opportunities

Logo courtesy of the Lumbee Tribe of North CarolinaOn June 25, 2026, the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina held an emergency meeting at the request of council members. The Council heard from tribal citizens during the public commen ...

Jul 2, 2026

Fort Bragg's All American Gate to close July 27

Graphic provided by: Fort Bragg The All American Gate – the main entrance to Fort Bragg – will close at 5 a.m. on Monday, July 27 to make needed repairs to the roadway. The Gruber Road Bridge overpass will also close and the bridge will be repla ...

Jul 2, 2026

Portion of Raeford Road to require detour; Section will close in both directions starting July 13

This section of Raeford Road near Ireland Drive and over Buckhead Creek will close for about two weeks to remove an abandoned culvert to allow a new, larger culvert to be installed.Photo provided by: NCDOT An approximately two week detour of Rae ...

Jun 30, 2026

Hundreds call on NC General Assembly to pass a statewide data center ban

Graphic provided by the PSLCommunity members across North Carolina have launched a petition calling on state legislators to stop the reckless expansion of data centers. Residents are demanding that the North Carolina General Assembly:Repeal the state ...

Jun 25, 2026

Cape Fear Botanical Garden announces $500,000 Endowment from Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.

Photo provided by CFBGCape Fear Botanical Garden is honored to be awarded a generous $500,000 Endowment from Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. The award was announced on June 23, 2026, during the Garden’s Annual Member Meeting, a gathering to ref ...

Jun 25, 2026

Fayetteville PWC invites community to Power & Water Conservation Expo on June 26

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) invites the community to attend the upcoming Power & Water Conservation (PWC) Expo on Friday, June 26, 2026. The event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bordeaux Public Library, locate ...


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Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.


Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.