Restaurants

May 20, 2025

El Burrito Mexican Restaurant 3 now serving Spring Lake

Storefront photo provided by: El Burrito Mexican Restaurant 3As northern Spring Lake continues to see more development, a new Mexican restaurant is open to keep hungry patrons from having to drive far to get their fix. El Burrito Mexican Restaur ...

May 20, 2025

Cakes So Good Bake Shop opens in Lumberton

A new sweet shop has just opened in Lumberton serving cakes, cupcakes, coffee and more to satisfy customers’ cravings. Owned by Jenna Locklear, Cakes So Good Bake Shop located at 412 Chestnut St. in Lumberton. ...

May 13, 2025

Little Heathen's Brewery coming soon to Spring Lake

A new brewery is in the works and expected to open to the Spring Lake community in summer of 2025. Little Heathen's Brewery, the newest addition to the Spring Lake area is looking to create a space for the community. ...

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May 6, 2025

Hwy 59 Food Stop amplifies local businesses and promotes community

Hwy 59 Food Stop is a new food truck location that is currently under construction. Located at 822 Hope Mills Rd in Fayetteville, the space is being designed to offer a little piece of joy to anyone who comes there. ...

May 6, 2025

Local Fayetteville favorite now serving breakfast four days a week

Dogslingers is now serving breakfast Wednesday through Saturday. The restaurant began their expanded hours on May 1, offering an expanded menu featuring breakfast sandwiches, tater tots and coffee. ...

Apr 29, 2025

Sol’s Arcade + Taproom nears grand opening

The wait is almost over for the addition of downtown’s newest attraction. Sol’s Arcade + Taproom is coming to 421 Maiden Lane. ...

Apr 22, 2025

BHAWK announced as an Official Craft Spirits sponsor of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers for 2025 season

Graphic provided by: Fayetteville Woodpeckers Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced in early April a local partnership, making BHAWK an Official Craft Spirits sponsor of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers ...

Apr 22, 2025

Golden Corral Favorites makes debut in Southern Pines

The new restaurant, located at 10735 US-15 in Southern Pines, North Carolina, is a 4,200-square-foot space that will offer a curated selection of the brand’s beloved classics and guest favorites, all served in a format that prioritizes speed and convenience. ...

Apr 15, 2025

Down by The Riverside NC; New restaurant in Lillington brings pizza, smash-burgers and good times

Logo provided by: The Riverside Restaurant & BarGreat food, great drinks and a perfect view of the Cape Fear River can all be found at the aptly named The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The newest restaurant in Lillington, N.C. is located a ...


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All in one: Fort Bragg's Exceptional Family Member Program celebrates new office space in Soldier Support Center

From left to right: 1st Lt. Grace Vanarendonk, EFMP Screening Nurse, Col. Stephanie Mont, Commander of Womack Army Medical Center, Col. Chad Mixon, Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Casey Clark, Program Manager for the Fort Bragg Exceptional Family Memb


Scene change: Historic theater in Lumberton embraces growth with new 8,200 square foot annex addition

A rendering of the completed 8,200 square foot annex addition. Image provided by Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater.The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater originally opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and silent film house. Now, nearly 100 years


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