Sizzle & stir: Yummy Bowl brings Mongolian stir-fry to Fayetteville, N.C.

Yummy Bowl, a fast-growing Asian fusion restaurant chain is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Fayetteville, N.C. The grand opening celebration took place on Dec. 23, 2025 at 155 N McPherson Church Road. ...

Lumberton’s old fire station gets a fresh start with Ladder Company Cafe

Located at 104 N Elm St. in downtown Lumberton, the upcoming Ladder Company Cafe is breathing new life into the city’s historic 1917 fire station. ...

Southern Pines Brewery shuts down operations

Southern Pines Brewing Company has announced that the company will be gradually shutting down its operations through Dec. 31. ...

Local Time Brewery celebrates opening of second location in Lillington

Owners of Local Time Brewery Chris and Kelly Gallagher are excited to welcome guests into their newly opened taproom located at 6 W. Ivey St. in Lillington. Their beers celebrate global flavors, cultures and stories inspired by their travels. ...

NC Food Commissary: New culinary hub provides resources for local food industry

A new critical resource for food industry experts across Fayetteville is now open and accepting members. The NC Food Commissary is the newest resource available for vetted and beginner restaurateurs. ...

New music-themed pizzeria coming to downtown Dunn

Rumble Pizza, owned by Dunn native Jacob Godwin, aims to fill a gap in the downtown’s food offerings by introducing upscale pizza with a distinctive music-inspired flair. ...

Habit Burger & Grill announces Hope Mills restaurant opening date

Habit Burger & Grill, the California-based restaurant company known for its award-winning Charburgers, signature sandwiches, fresh salads and more, is preparing for the opening of their new restaurant in Hope Mills, N.C. The grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. ...

QDOBA Mexican Eats® expands footprint with new Fayetteville location

QDOBA Mexican Eats®, a leading fast-casual Mexican restaurant, has opened its first location in Fayetteville, N.C. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the restaurant gathered with the community and the Greater Fayetteville Chamber at their new location at 2080 Skibo Road for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. ...

The Forge Food Hall at Midtown at Coalition announces vendors

Fayetteville’s new, two-story food hall called “The Forge” is under construction and set to open in summer 2026. The first three vendors opening in the space have been announced. ...

Lumberton’s old fire station gets a fresh start with Ladder Company Cafe

Southern Pines Brewery shuts down operations

The Forge Food Hall at Midtown at Coalition announces vendors

Taxpayers reminded of tax relief programs for qualified property owners

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates new OB/GYN & Midwifery Clinic with ribbon cutting