Restaurants

Oct 20, 2026

Dogslingers restaurant announces new hours of operation

Starting on Thursday, Oct. 27, the restaurant, located at 2801 Raeford Road, will be open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ...

Oct 6, 2026

A sweet day; Richard's Sweet Tooth & Special Occasions now open in Dunn

Family, friends and the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce were all in line bright and early for the official ribbon cutting of a new bakery on one of Dunn's main roads on Friday, Oct. 2. ...

Oct 6, 2026

After nine years, Spinners Pizza is making a comeback

Heather Jadwick worked for the original owners for 12 years, with 10 of those years in management. Now, Jadwick is bringing the business back for former regulars and new customers to enjoy. ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health expands emergency department capacity

Posted Oct 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health is expanding the Emergency Department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, including 24 additional beds in the dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department as part of continued investments designed to meet the needs of a growing co
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Sep 29, 2026

XVIII Airborne Corps to celebrate grand opening of Rally Point Bistro

The new bistro is located at 41833 Normandy Dr. on base. Doors open Sept. 29 with a grand opening lunch from 12:30 to 14:00. ...

Sep 29, 2026

A recipe for growth: Legacy Rolls announces second location coming soon to Apex

Legacy Rolls, a local independent bakery known for its sweet cinnamon rolls, savory sliders and other fast dishes is getting ready to open a second location at 700 E Williams St. in Apex N.C. ...

Sep 22, 2026

Thirsty Gamers Cafe celebrates grand opening, launch of fall menu

Thirsty Gamers Cafe celebrated its grand opening at 103 Person St. on Saturday, Sept. 19, unveiling its fall menu and offering special giveaways. ...

Sep 22, 2026

Town of Hope Mills seeks new concession operator for Town Lake Park

The Town of Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals and businesses to operate and manage the concession stand located Hope Mills Lake Park. ...

Sep 18, 2026

Fayetteville State University introduces new on-campus food truck hub

The hub, named “The Shoe,” aims to enhance the dining experience for students, faculty and staff. It can accommodate up to six food trucks daily, with one being an FSU-run truck. ...

Sep 15, 2026

Four flavorful years; Ichi-Kaku Owner Chef Yohei Kamiya reflects on four years in business

Since opening its doors in March of 2022, Ichi-Kaku 一角 Ramen Japanese Restaurant has been providing authentic Japanese street food, tonkotsu ramen and teppanyaki, bringing inspiration and tastes from his original home in Nagoya, Japan, to Fayetteville. ...


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A legacy of valor: Recognizing the vital role of the Green Beret Foundation in supporting Special Forces

The US Army Special Forces (SF), known as Green Berets because they are awarded a green beret to wear following the rigorous selection and training process, are specialized military units trained to conduct special operations. Photo provided by the G


Fueling families: USAA AND Robert Irvine Foundation launch Fuel to Serve to strengthen military family well-being and readiness

Fuel to Serve will go “beyond the dining hall,” using food and shared meals as trusted entry points to link families with a broader network of resources. Photo courtesy of USAA.USAA and the Robert Irvine Foundation recently announced Fuel to Serve. T


Publisher's note: Happy Halloween!

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