Fayetteville NC

Fort Bragg’s annual Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon to 6 p.m., offering a day of authentic German food, drink and music. The Oktoberfest tradition began in 1810 in Munich, Germany, with a horse race to celebrate the marriage of the crown prince. The state agricultural fair was soon merged with the

Hundreds of Harnett County Schools (HCS) students began this new school year under a major change. In March, families of students participating in HCS’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs were notified that the district would be closing DLI at 12 schools after “thoughtful review of enrollment trends, students’ needs

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers are Carolina League champions for the first time in franchise history. On Tuesday night at Segra Stadium the Woodpeckers completed a perfect 4-0 sweep of the postseason, taking down the Charleston RiverDogs 7-4 in game two of the championship series to clinch the league title. After sparkin

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County will present the 48th Annual International Folk Festival on Sept. 25-26 in downtown Fayetteville. According to an announcement from the Arts Council, this two-day event brings food from more than two dozen countries, performances from groups representing 25 nations, an

On Sept. 9, 2026, Chemours, DuPont and Corteva filed a PFAS settlement agreement involving North Carolina, publicly announced the following day. Although described as more favorable than the proposed federal settlement, whether it provides adequate compensation remains debatable, particularly for Cumberland County and

Sweet Valley Ranch Unveils All-New 'Harvest Fest' Fall Experience for 2026. Sweet Valley Ranch is expanding its seasonal lineup this autumn with the debut of Harvest Fest 2026, an all-new daytime family experience blending farm life, prehistoric adventures, and interactive storytelling. The fall event will run every Sa

MAXTON — The Robeson County Honor Guard is seeking more veteran volunteers to join their organization and carry out their mission of ens

Fayetteville will host a Pesticide Safety School on Oct. 7-8. The event serves agricultural producers, landscapers, and pesticide applicators who need certification or license renewal. This 1.5-day training spans from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first day and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the second. Private applicators? T

The Carolina Horse Park Foundation has received a $1.15 million gift from the estate of Faith Caldwell, one of the largest contributions in the park’s history. The gift will reportedly help strengthen Carolina Horse Park’s long-term financial position and support its mission of preserving the land, promoting equestrian

Thirsty Gamers Cafe celebrated its grand opening at 103 Person St. on Saturday, Sept. 19, unveiling its fall menu and offering special giveaways. Thirsty Gamers Cafe is a new board game cafe owned by the family behind The Sweet Palette, which operates in the space next door. “There are few...