6 New & Coming-Soon Halal Restaurants in North Carolina
North Carolina’s halal scene is heating up, with fresh openings and build-outs from Fayetteville to Charlotte. Qatra Specialty Coffee is already pouring in Clemmons, while Hashtag India and Laziz Fry & Buy are opening soon in Cary. Hadramawt Restaurant & Catering and Blazin Halal Food have broader timelines, and...
Renovated CommWell Health facility reopens in McGee’s Crossroads
CommWell Health has reopened its expanded, state-of-the-art McGee’s Crossroads clinic, offering upgraded primary, dental and women’s health services.
Fayetteville PWC Starts $12M Water Project to Bring Safe Water to Gray’s Creek Schools
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission has kicked off a $12 million effort to bring public water mains to Gray's Creek Elementary School and Alderman Road Elementary School. Right now, neither building connects to the public water system. Contractor T.A. Loving broke ground in November. Completion is set for May...
Winter Quarters (and a Bit of Rotten Luck at the End…) – Southern Pines,...
Recently, I’ve been reorganizing the RiverEarth.com website. It’s twenty years old and has over 800 posts. Over time, links break, which means when you search for them, you get those annoying 404 errors. This is one of those articles whose link needed repair. Yeah, it’s a blast from the past.
District New Year’s Eve Spectacular 2025 in downtown Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville and Cool Spring Downtown District are pleased to announce the return of A District New Year's Eve Spectacular for its fifth year,
West Southern Pines Community Prosperity Dinner – Jan. 1
The West Southern Pines Community Association will host its annual Prosperity Dinner to help residents ring in the new year with traditional favorites. The event is takeout only and will feature pork or chicken, collards, black-eyed peas and sides. Meals are $15, with pre-orders preferred. Walk-ins will be accepted...
North Carolina Weather Alert: Greensboro 44° to 36° New Year’s Eve
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Mild conditions will give way to a chilly but dry New Year’s Eve across central North Carolina, with temperatures steadily falling into the 30s by midnight. According to the...
Three Rivers Land Trust conserves 770 acres of farm, forest in Harnett County
In a landscape shaped by agriculture and forests, 770 acres of working farm and forest land in Harnett County are now permanently conserved. Conserved through a permanent conservation easement in partnership with Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT), the property will continue to protect productive soils, managed...
Sheriff reports in-custody death following medical emergency
An inmate passed away Monday evening after experiencing an apparent medical emergency while in custody at the Moore County Detention Center, according to Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields. Authorities said Reed Schweizer was arrested around 11:12 a.m. Dec. 29 at his residence on Cypress Church Road in Cameron on...
4 Restaurants & Bars Coming Soon in Fayetteville, NC
Quick hits on what’s opening around Fayetteville, North Carolina: A full-service Yemeni spot is in approvals, a charcuterie franchise is one inspection away, a NY-style halal spot, and a longtime sports-bar space is getting a dive-friendly refresh. Hadramawt Restaurant & Catering Bringing Yemeni Food to NC. Opening:...
