Southern Pines honors Hines, Wynn with park renaming
The rain held off for the Saturday renaming and dedication ceremony of the J. Pleasant Hines Park and the Joe R. Wynn Pool in Southern Pines. Friends, family, and community members gathered to reminisce and celebrate the legacy of the two men who helped build a community. Southern Pines Director...
The Catty Shack offers vital service for felines
Maureen O’Connor didn’t move to North Carolina to groom cats. That is, however, what happened. A New Jersey native, Maureen moved south due to her job with a utility company. It’s been 15 years since she relocated. Six years ago – when one of her cats started...
New to the Neighborhood: May 2026
It’s thrilling to witness Fayetteville and its surrounding communities thrive with the opening of new businesses, providing residents with fresh opportunities to shop, dine, and connect. Be sure to explore what’s new in the neighborhood!. Rice, Roots & Rolls-An Asian Kitchen. 1006 N Bragg Blvd., Unit A, Spring...
LJHS wins middle school boys track title
LUMBERTON — Some of Robeson County’s fastest middle schoolers came out to compete at the PSRC Boys Track Championship on Monday, May 18 in Red Springs. This provided excitement to the community as the school year nears its end. Lumberton Junior High won the event with 59 points...
Local Grad Earns Two Diplomas, $3M In Scholarships
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. – Mahogany Newkirk has been a trailblazer for much of her high school career. A student at Harnett Early College, she served on the Yearbook Club, on Student Council, and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Golden Key International Honor Society. While at
Sol’s Arcade + Taproom warns of closure less than a year after opening
Cameron Carlotti, owner of Sol’s Arcade + Taproom, took to social media on May 26 to announce the unfortunate news that Sol’s would cease operations in its downtown space after June 7. The taproom and arcade, which celebrated its grand opening on July 4, 2025, features a sports...
A Patisserie Blooms in Vass
Flitting along the creaky checked floors of The Nectary, Chef Mary Garrison moves behind her pastry case with ease. Dressed in a spotless black chef’s coat, her gentle voice fills the petite patisserie as she packs boxes with flaky almond croissants, key lime cupcakes, and slices of tiramisu roulade. Reaching behind th
Some residents irked as Fayetteville proposes property tax increase
The city is considering a 3-cent property tax increase. For the average Fayetteville home, valued at around $226,000, that would mean roughly $68 more per year.
Alpaca serves up authentic Peruvian flavor in Fayetteville
Alpaca has been a staple in the Fayetteville restaurant scene since 2020, serving up authentic Peruvian cuisine. “Our staple is our Peruvian charcoal chicken…Everything’s marinated overnight for 24 hours, and it’s cooked over live charcoal, so the customer gets a completely different flavor than your typical chicken sp
Report finds Fayetteville PWC water safe amid PFAS concerns
Fayetteville's Public Works Commission 2025 Water Quality Report found that Fayetteville's drinking water meets or surpasses all EPA and state standards for safety and quality, and upgrades are underway to reduce PFAS. PWC performs more than 150,000 tests annually on 10.5 billion gallons of treated water. For 2025, no
