Circa 1800 owners expand with new bar next door

Photo courtesy of The Waiting Room at 106Brandy Puczylowski and Anthony Jackson, owners of downtown staple Circa 1800, have expanded their business portfolio and opened a bar next door to their popular restaurant. Open since November, The Waiting Roo ...

Graze Craze opens Fayetteville store

Graze Craze Fayetteville will host an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy complimentary samples, giveaways and a first look at the new space. ...

Raising Cane’s confirms early plans to open first Fayetteville location

Pending city approval and permitting, Raising Cane’s is aiming to start construction and bring its signature chicken-finger meals to 1812 Skibo Road in Fayetteville in fall 2026. ...

Banana pudding cookies and big plans: Inside Gracie Mae’s Bakery’s rise

Gracie Mae’s Bakery specializes in gourmet cookies, cakes, sweet breads and cupcakes. The banana pudding cookie has emerged as the best-seller, even securing recognition at the Cumberland County State Fair. ...

Barbara Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken’s second location now open

A popular fried chicken restaurant in Fayetteville is celebrating the grand opening of its second location today, Jan. 13. ...

Sizzle & stir: Yummy Bowl brings Mongolian stir-fry to Fayetteville, N.C.

Yummy Bowl, a fast-growing Asian fusion restaurant chain is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Fayetteville, N.C. The grand opening celebration took place on Dec. 23, 2025 at 155 N McPherson Church Road. ...

Lumberton’s old fire station gets a fresh start with Ladder Company Cafe

Located at 104 N Elm St. in downtown Lumberton, the upcoming Ladder Company Cafe is breathing new life into the city’s historic 1917 fire station. ...

Southern Pines Brewery shuts down operations

Southern Pines Brewing Company has announced that the company will be gradually shutting down its operations through Dec. 31. ...

Biscuit Belly expands across the Southeastern U.S.; Fayetteville one of six new locations planned

Biscuit Belly, the fast-growing brunch franchise known for its scratch-made biscuits and Southern hospitality, is preparing to open a new location in Fayetteville in 2026. ...

Raising Cane’s confirms early plans to open first Fayetteville location

Cumberland County bridge requires detours; Road closures start Jan. 12

Barbara Ann’s Southern Fried Chicken’s second location now open

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates new OB/GYN & Midwifery Clinic with ribbon cutting

Lumberton’s old fire station gets a fresh start with Ladder Company Cafe