Restaurants

Sep 30, 2025

Rosie’s Pizza & Pastries prospers in growing downtown Roseboro

Rosie’s Pizza & Pastries opened its doors in January at 104 N. East Railroad in Roseboro and has quickly developed a loyal customer base. ...

Sep 23, 2025

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open in Hope Mills Sept. 24

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 5541 Corporation Drive in Hope Mills on Sept. 24.  ...

Sep 23, 2025

BHAWK reaches final round of “Coolest Things made in NC” competition

The NC Chamber recently announced the 15 finalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition. Southern Pines based distillery Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) has made it to the final round of voting beating out a record-setting 188 nominees. ...

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Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley Health

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Returning to Cape Fear Valley Health as a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon feels like coming home. My journey began here as a resident, where I spent five years immersed in the operating rooms, learning from a team that truly felt like family. After
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Sep 16, 2025

Local Filipino restaurant plans second location near Fort Bragg

Owner of Kusinera Filipino Cuisine Nanette Thomas recently shared with GFBJ that she has signed a letter of an intent to open up a second location in a new dining space currently under construction just outside the gates of Fort Bragg. ...

Sep 10, 2025

Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap announces grand opening in Fayetteville

A fresh and flavorful concept is planting roots in Fayetteville. Bounty Farmhouse Kitchen & Tap is excited to announce the grand opening of its first location at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, at 4150 Sycamore Dairy Road, the former site of Mash ...

Sep 9, 2025

Taste the buzz – Flip Flop Sauce goes live on Walmart’s website

Flip Flop Sauce is now officially available for purchase on Walmart.com, expanding its reach to customers nationwide. ...

Sep 4, 2025

Southern flavor, local opportunity: Texas based Layne’s Chicken Fingers seeks Fayetteville franchisee

Franchise Layne’s Chicken Fingers is looking for a well vetted franchise owner in the Fayetteville area with a goal to bring at least five new locations to the area. ...

Aug 27, 2025

Super sneak peek: Hope Mills community experiences a taste of Wawa at the brand’s first travel center

Wawa opened its first ever travel center last week in Hope Mills. The supersized location offers the brands signature fresh food and beverages. ...

Aug 26, 2025

Wawa invites community to grand opening for NC’s first-ever Travel Center on Aug. 28

Wawa’s grand opening festivities will include free t-shirts for the first 250 customers, free any size hot coffee, a ceremonial “Honk” by mascot Wally Goose with some of the nation’s most popular big rig truckers and a ribbon cutting. ...


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