Veterans host mutual aid event in Fayetteville to aid Military & Veteran community
On Friday, Nov. 7, North Carolina Veterans from Common Defense and 50501 Vets are gathering Veterans, service members and military families for a comprehensive Stand Down event featuring dozens of employers actively hiring, career development resources and a food drive to aid food insecurities amid nationwide SNAP...
Target Confirms Second Fayetteville Location Near Rapidly-Growing Jack Britt Area
Target will open a second store in the Fayetteville area. The site sits near Camden Road and Waldo's Beach Road in Hope Mills. The building will span roughly 128,000 square feet. The Minneapolis-based retailer hasn't yet added this site to its list of upcoming stores, but did confirm the location...
Woman wins $154,168 after using same lottery numbers for six years
A North Carolina woman learned the value of persistence when playing the same set of lottery numbers for six years resulted in her winning a $154,168 jackpot.
Wilmington City Council passes resolution opposing Chemours Fayetteville Works Expansion
The PFAS manufacturer upstream of Wilmington has asked the Department of Environmental Quality for a permit which would allow it to expand operations. In response, Councilwoman Salette Andrews brought a resolution to Wilmington City Council opposing that expansion. Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette introduced the...
West Regional Library in Fayetteville Closed Temporarily Due to Power Outage
West Regional Library in Fayetteville, North Carolina, closed at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, due to a power outage. The library at 7469 Century Circle plans to reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, if power is restored.
Fayetteville Tech awarded $500,000 from the Golden LEAF Foundation to support the Training and...
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) proudly announces that the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors has awarded the college $500,000 to support the Training and. Education for Advanced Cardiovascular Healthcare (TEACH) project. This funding will enable FTCC to expand and strengthen its partnership...
Veterans Day Weekend Events in Fayetteville: Festivals, History, and Activities for Local Residents
This Veterans Day weekend, Greater Fayetteville, North Carolina, will host several events and activities to honor veterans and bring the community together. Visitors can access special hotel packages during the weekend, which include discounted rates at four hotels for veterans, active duty service members, and their...
IHRA’S FINAL 2025 RACE AIMS TO REDEFINE THE DRAG RACING EXPERIENCE
In Scott Woodruff’s view, drag racing should be more than two cars battling down the strip. It should be a weekend that feels alive — where families gather, kids laugh, veterans are honored, and the smell of nitro mixes with funnel cakes and Ferris wheel lights. That belief...
Cumberland County Seeks Local Real Estate Firm to Help Acquire Commercial Properties
Cumberland County in Fayetteville, North Carolina, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for real estate brokerage firms. The RFP was released on November 5, 2025. The county seeks a firm to help identify and acquire commercial properties. The selected firm will also address any issues that may arise during the...
Holiday Lights Event Returns in December at Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Holiday Lights at the Garden returns to Cape Fear Botanical Garden from Dec. 5 through Dec. 22, 2025, on select nights. Thousands of lights and displays will transform the 536 N Eastern Blvd location in Fayetteville into a winter wonderland. Santa and the Grinch will greet visitors. Interactive light displays...
