Fayetteville NC

Another big change is on the docket for Pine Life, a local lifestyle brand. Owner Stephanie Czekalski will be closing her brick and mortar, located in Olmsted Village, later this month. Don’t worry, you’ll still find the brand online. “It’s not a full stop, just a pivot,” says...

James Willis from Raeford struck big. He won $138,213 on a $2 Fast Play ticket he picked up at a Fayetteville shop. Willis grabbed his 10X The Cash ticket on Nov. 30 at Short Trip on Stoney Point Road. The pot stood at $691,065 when Willis bought his ticket, and...

"We're just trying to slow folks down so that we can save lives on the streets of Fayetteville."

Student-athletes at Fayetteville State University crushed their books this fall. A total of 171 students achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in Fall 2025. That's up from 151 back in spring 2025. Ninety-three students posted a 3.5 or higher. Thirty-one got a perfect 4.0. The department averaged a 3.33 GPA...

For West Pine eighth-grader Landon Graham, wrestling is more than just a sport; it’s a place where discipline, creativity, and character all come together. Graham began wrestling in sixth grade with the Wildcat Wrestling Club, where he quickly fell in love with the sport. What drew him in wasn’t just the competition,...

The Hoke County Animal Shelter is looking for adoptees and rescues after reportedly taking in 30 puppies in the span of one week—including a litter that was smuggled into the shelter beneath a woman’s coat. “We are drowning. In just one week, we have taken in over 30...

Three plans for the Blount and Gillespie site went before the City Council on Jan. 5. The Economic and Community Development department presented potential uses for the site. Back in June, ECD and HR&A Advisors asked residents what they wanted. People said they liked the idea of buildings with shops on the bottom and...

The Fayetteville area has no shortage of popular restaurants that draw large crowds, but it is also home to less familiar spots that many diners consider hidden gems. The Fayetteville Observer asked readers to share their favorite lesser-known but equally delicious restaurants in the areas and received more than 300...

Moore County officials are urging residents in and around the Town of Vass to take precautions after a rabid fox was located in the area Friday morning. “This morning, a rabid fox was located in the Town of Vass,” reports the Vass Police Department on its Facebook page. “Moore County Animal Control has advised...

FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Blazin Halal Food is planning a new Fayetteville restaurant in the former Carter Bank and Trust building at 697 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Partner Ali T. Abdo told Business Debut the team is targeting an opening in about six months. Read the full article...