Restaurants

Mar 25, 2025

New Chipotle location in Hope Mills opens on March 26

Rendering of the Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane. Photo provided by: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is excited to announce that their newest location at 2814 Town Center Drive in Hope Mills, will be opening on Wed ...

Mar 20, 2025

Caribou Coffee opening a new location in Fayetteville

Photo provided by Caribou CoffeeCaribou Coffee®, a premium coffeehouse known for industry-leading innovation and signature handcrafted beverages, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Fayetteville, N.C. The shop will welcome its fi ...

Mar 18, 2025

On a roll; Legacy Rolls celebrates grand opening in Spring Lake, NC

Photo provided by: Legacy Rolls Legacy Rolls, a new, family-owned restaurant in Spring Lake, North Carolina, is proud to announce it is now open for business  following a  grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony that took place on Sa ...

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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Posted Mar 3, 2025
In North Carolina, manufacturing employs about 10% of the workforce but accounts for about 70% of the state output. In order to sustain this workforce, Fayetteville State University has introduced a new Materials Science & Manufacturing degree.&n
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Mar 5, 2025

The Farmer’s Cat Café opens in Fayetteville

Farmer’s Cat Café serves up coffee, espresso, smoothies and pastries. Guests are allowed to bring drinks into the cat lounge if they wish, but food must be kept in the dining area. Photos by GFBJ. Siblings Andy Iglesias and Gina Lazo are the own ...

Mar 4, 2025

Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop announces grand opening date for their second location

Local coffee shop Miller’s Brew is set to open their second location on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. at West Regional Library, located at 7469 Century Circle, in Fayetteville. ...

Mar 4, 2025

Popular downtown restaurant Pan announces new hours of operation

Logo courtesy of PanLocally owned downtown deli Pan has announced they will be extending their business hours into the evenings. Pan opened in 2022 and has been a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike since its doors opened.The owners took to so ...

Feb 25, 2025

Golden Corral® introduces new ‘Golden Corral Favorites’ concept; America’s leading buffet brings guest-favorite menu items to a fast-casual setting

Exterior rendering of the new Golden Corral Favorites restaurant concept. Photo provided by: Golden Corral Golden Corral, the nation’s largest grill-buffet restaurant chain is introducing a fresh way for guests to enjoy its most popular dishes: ...

Feb 18, 2025

Sheetz to open fourth Fayetteville-area store

Exterior shot of Sheetz On Friday, Feb. 21, Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, will officially open its new store located at 3008 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28303. This will be Sheetz’s fourth Fayetteville-area sto ...

Feb 11, 2025

Fresh franchisee wanted: The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar looks for a new franchisee to bring the seafood restaurant to Fayetteville market

Logo pulled from the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Facebook page. North Carolina based seafood franchise Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is looking for a new partner to continue expansion across the state. The first Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar got its ...


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FSU introduces new degree program to bolster the state’s manufacturing workforce

Daniel Autrey, PhD - Associate Professor & Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, & Materials Science at Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology, Fayetteville State University
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Cape Fear Valley Health’s simulation center provides next level training for medical professionals

Mark Rose - Director of Workforce Development, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Fayetteville Technical Community College and North Carolina Military Business Center to host Federal Food Symposium April 1-2

Trent Ensley - Federal Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center

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Getting things done in Dunn: Nancy Blackman reflects on her career in supporting and funding small businesses in rural NC

Nancy Blackman. Photo provided by Blackman.In the landscape of regional rural economic development, Nancy J. Blackman stands out for providing financial opportunities to hundreds of small businesses and helping them to forge a path forward in uncerta


On a mission: Kaylynn Suarez is ready to engage with the community as the new executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in 2025

PHOTO BY RAYMIE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY Kaylynn Suarez became executive director of the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival in December of 2024. Since then, she has outdone herself at every turn. But it’s not just all her experience, Suarez’s positive, go-get


Editor's note: "I'm Every Woman"

Happy Women’s History Month all! I hope you took some time to reflect on the important women in your life on International Women’s Day this past Saturday, March 8. I myself have had the unofficial theme song of the month “I’m Every Woman” by the irre