Restaurants

Nov 25, 2025

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. ...

Nov 21, 2025

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 ...

Nov 18, 2025

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 ...

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Contracting for the Final Frontier: How North Carolina Companies Can Capture New Opportunities with the US Space Force

Posted Oct 28, 2025
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Nov 11, 2025

Caribou Coffee Hope Mills announces opening date of Nov. 19

After overcoming months of general construction delays, the team at Caribou Coffee Hope Mills is proud to announce their official opening date coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 19. ...

Nov 11, 2025

Paratrooper’s Chocolate Bar: A Veteran-owned sweet success in Fayetteville

Paratrooper's Chocolate Bar, owned by Veteran Jazlyn Ortiz, serves home-baked goods that satisfy your sweet tooth. Popular items include tres leches cake and Dubai chocolate bars. ...

Nov 4, 2025

Coffee on Broad serves up delicious drinks and cozy vibes

Coffee on Broad, owned by Angela and Seth Gunderson, has quickly become a favorite among locals for its signature drinks and welcoming atmosphere. ...

Oct 30, 2025

Third Time’s the Charm: Ichi kaku 一角 Japanese restaurant’s annual ramen eating contest returns for third year

Returning for its third year, this year’s contest will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. Five contestants will need to eat five pounds of ramen noodles, toppings and soup and finish first to take home the trophy and title of victor. ...

Oct 28, 2025

A pop of color: Sprinkle Me Pink food truck brings a touch of sweetness to the streets of Fayetteville

On a journey to spread a little sweetness, entrepreneur and chef Jane Smith has spent the last few years perfecting the art of sweets on the go. ...

Oct 28, 2025

Kiki’s Cocina Food Truck brings new flavors to Fayetteville

Kiki’s Cocina Food Truck is now up and running in Fayetteville, N.C. Owned by Angelica Carrillo and her husband Timothy Fowler, the truck serves up flavors inspired by Carrillo’s home state of California. ...


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Bah, Humbug! Annual Christmas event A Dickens Holiday returns to downtown Fayetteville in 2025

Costumed actors will roam the streets, carriage rides will guide visitors throughout and the traditional candlelight processional and illumination ceremony will be included at this year’s A Dickens Holiday. Photo provided by A Dickens Holiday, taken


Where strategy takes flight: Raven Advisory LLC delivers elite resources, expert staffing, operational support and cutting-edge technology for military, government and commercial clients worldwide

Raven Advisory LLC is moving forward with expanding the capabilities of drone integration, autonomous technologies and robots. Photo provided by Raven Advisory.The Skills to Survive. That is the motto behind Raven Advisory LLC, a Fayetteville- based


Publisher's note: Veteran owned & operated

Photo by RDNE STOCK PROJECT/PEXELS.COMEvery November, we pause as a nation to honor the men and women who raised their right hand and swore an oath to defend our freedoms. Here in the greater Fayetteville–Fort Bragg region, that oath doesn’t simply e