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. ...

Biscuit Belly expands across the Southeastern U.S.; Fayetteville one of six new locations planned

Biscuit Belly, the fast-growing brunch franchise known for its scratch-made biscuits and Southern hospitality, is preparing to open a new location in Fayetteville in 2026. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Snip, sip, celebrate: Caribou Coffee Hope Mills celebrates new location’s grand opening

Photo by GFBJCaribou Coffee®, a Minnesota born brand of coffeehouses known for signature handcrafted beverages, is thrilled to announce the official grand opening of a new location in Hope Mills, N.C. On Friday, Nov. 21, the new coffeehouse located a ...

Rooster’s Diner returns; new name, new owners, new menu

Rooster's Diner staff form left to right : Chef Lil Bit, Hailey Thompson, Dillon Thompson and Shannon.  An old school restaurant that has been serving hungry Fayetteville residents since the 1960s has been reopened to the community under new man ...

A little something special; Downtown Fayetteville’s first micro grocery and corner store now open

Biscuit Belly expands across the Southeastern U.S.; Fayetteville one of six new locations planned

Southern Pines Brewery shuts down operations

Hemp hemp hurray: Local farmer and business man seeks to educate the broader community about the many uses for hemp

Sonja M. Brown named interim provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at Fayetteville State University