Restaurants

Jul 9, 2026

Dutch Bros Coffee opens second location in downtown Fayetteville

Dutch Bros Coffee® opened its newest location in Fayetteville on Thursday, July 9. The new location is in downtown Fayetteville at 117 Grove St. and is open  Sunday-Thursday from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. ...

Jul 2, 2026

Owners of popular downtown bakery announce plans for board game cafe

Patsy Crawford and her sons, Adam and Zack, are collaborating to open Thirsty Gamers Cafe in the space next to their successful dessert shop, The Sweet Pallette. ...

Jun 30, 2026

A taste of home: Germène's Home Kitchen & Bakery now open

Brought to the community by Owner and Head Chef Eddie Claude, everything from the names of the cocktails to the food featured pays tribute to his home country of Haiti and his late grandmother, after whom the restaurant is named. ...

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Scott Embry
United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Jun 26, 2026

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area. ...

Jun 25, 2026

Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville. ...

Jun 23, 2026

From Haymount to Hoke: Haymount Truck Stop announces second location coming to Hoke County in 2027

The new spot will be located outside of the Bedford neighborhood in Hoke County. Though not in Haymount, the new location will retain the name Haymount Truck Stop. ...

Jun 18, 2026

Fayetteville nonprofit launches mobile food trailer to train men rebuilding their lives in culinary arts

The initiative will bring freshly prepared meals directly to underserved areas while providing hands-on culinary job training and career pathways for men rebuilding their lives after homelessness and poverty. ...

Jun 16, 2026

Sips of Grace NC serves up sweet drinks and a spiritual message

Sips of Grace NC, owned and operated by Nina Turner, serves up fresh-squeezed lemonade with customizations available and specialty layered drinks. ...

Jun 16, 2026

Halftime Hangout now open in Raeford

Halftime Hangout, a Veteran-owned and family-operated restaurant, is now open at 2080 Club Pond Rd in Raeford, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, U.S. Open and baseball season. ...


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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County
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Where Tradition Meets Trust: 45 Years of Excellent Service

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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FSU expands cybersecurity training with high‑success certification training programs

John A. Bellamy - Executive Director and Operations Manager for CDHS, Fayetteville State University

In The Current Issue

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.


Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.