Restaurants

Mar 10, 2026

Bella Nonna rebrands to Boston Roast Beef & Chowda Company, introduces new menu

Owner and chef Robert Kalish, who grew up in the restaurant business in Boston, is rebranding his Italian food truck as Boston Roast Beef & Chowda Company, a concept built around the flavors and memories of his hometown. ...

Mar 10, 2026

QDOBA Mexican Eats® to open second Fayetteville location on March 11

QDOBA has announced that the company will open its newest location in Fayetteville, N.C. on Mar 11, 2026. ...

Mar 3, 2026

Family-owned ice cream shop opens second location in Dunn

Sprinkles, a family-owned ice cream shop founded in 2023, has opened a second location on Broad Street in downtown Dunn. ...

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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Posted Feb 17, 2026
Fayetteville State University is strengthening its role as a regional leader in campus safety and public health with a major CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training event on Feb. 25, 2026. Taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in t
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Feb 24, 2026

Bites and Bliss brings custom grazing experiences to Fayetteville

Founded in March 2025 by best friends Jasmine Ridgway and Angela Williams, Bites & Bliss Graze Bar grew out of their shared love of charcuterie and hosting. ...

Feb 24, 2026

New A La Carte Kiosk brings fresh fare to Robeson Community College campus

The new kiosk provides quick, accessible and nutritious choices for those on the go. Photos pulled from the Macs Grill Facebook pageA new healthy food option is now available for students and staff at Robeson Community College.An A La Carte-style ref ...

Feb 17, 2026

Sweet news, Southern Pines: Peach Cobbler Factory opens new location on Feb. 21

The Peach Cobbler Factory, a rapidly growing franchise known for its fruit cobblers, banana pudding, cobbler shakes and other desserts, will open its 15th North Carolina location at noon on Saturday, Feb. 21. ...

Feb 10, 2026

Twin Peaks opens new lodge in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Twin Peaks Fayetteville will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. today, Feb. 10, in partnership with the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. ...

Feb 10, 2026

Spears Restaurant reopens on Fort Bragg

The newly reopened Spears Restaurant Bistro and Kiosk brings a modern, flexible dining experience to Fort Bragg, designed to fuel today’s Warfighters. ...

Feb 4, 2026

Bahama Breeze closing; Fayetteville location to be converted into another Darden Restaurant brand

Bahama Breeze opened in Fayetteville two years ago at 570 Cross Creek Mall. The Fayetteville location will be converted into another Darden brand sometime in the next 12-18 months. ...


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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

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