Fayetteville NC

As spring arrives across the Sandhills and warmer days begin to replace the chill of winter, many families start looking for ways to keep children active, engaged and connected in the months ahead. For the YMCA of the Sandhills, that seasonal shift signals the return of one of its most anticipated community events, Healthy Kids Day. The national YMCA initiative returns on April 18, offering...

Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cape Fear Valley Health has opened an orthopedic spine surgery clinic, according to an April 6 report by ABC affiliate WTVD. The health system held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the clinic, which will provide coordinated care for patients with spinal conditions and injuries. The clinic offers an all-in-one model intended to streamline care delivery, with services focused on personalized...

Local restaurants leaned into the spirit of April Fools’ Day this past week, taking to social media with playful pranks that quickly caught the attention of their communities—only to be met with an overwhelming show of support from loyal customers. We’re here to help set that record straight...

The combination of family fun, education, diversity and connection in the greater Fayetteville area is easy to find if you follow the spectrum. Not the pretty prism that comes to mind, but something even better. The third annual Follow the Spectrum Autism Festival arrives at the Crown Complex on April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

HSE Coordinator – Pipeline (Utilities) Help keep utility and solar construction projects safe and compliant. This hands-on role involves field inspections, safety training, and ensuring OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards are met. Great fit for someone who enjoys being out in the field and making a real impact on worker safety.

Swigg and Savor with Sriri, a Vietnamese coffee and quick bites cafe, is in its soft opening phases with a limited menu. “These are all the foods I grew up with,” says owner Sririvanh Rathsombath, or Sriri for short. You can order things like a breakfast sandwich, soup dumplings, musubi (which is basically a sushi roll with Spam), pork belly bao buns and more...

Speaking to supporters at a packed event, Roy Cooper expressed apprehension about the nation's exit strategy from the current war and its cascading effect on household expenses.

Cumberland County Public Library will host a Star Party on Friday, April 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Hope Mills Community Library, located at 3411 Golfview Road in Hope Mills. The North Carolina Science Festival picked this spot to receive a Statewide Star Party kit. Kids, parents, and tweens...

Cumberland County Department of Public Health will hold a Vax Your Pet, Vax Yourself event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Health Center. The facility sits at 1235 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville. Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats will cost $5 per...

The Cumberland County Public Library's Local & State History Department will host programs celebrating America's 250th birthday, per the Cumberland County website. Activities kick off this month and run through the summer. They're free and focus on Revolutionary War history in the area. An America 250 NC grant supports these...