Fayetteville’s ‘Flip Flop Sauce’ goes from backyard cookouts to national shelves
What started as a homemade condiment for community cookouts has transformed into a nationally recognized barbecue sauce brand.
Get the list of weather closings and cancellations in the Fayetteville area
(Editor's note: This story has been updated to add new closings and cancellations.) With Fayetteville and the Sandhills expected to receive several inches of snow this weekend, events are being canceled or rescheduled. Here's the latest on businesses, schools and organizations that have announced closings,...
Integrity and faith are important for Jack Britt’s Brieon Mayfield
Brieon Mayfield, 16, the son of Trevor Mayfield and Brittany Mayfield, is a junior at Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville. He's one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History Makers because he "exemplifies excellence, leadership, and perseverance — qualities that define a Future Black History Maker,"...
A Win Wasn’t Enough as NC’s Terry Sanford Shattered Records with a 46-Point Quarter
Terry Sanford started with a historic first quarter and dominated Gray’s Creek in a record-setting performance, leaving fans stunned.
High school friends remember Clint Bonnell one year after his murder
A year later, those who knew the retired Green Beret best say the pain of his loss has not eased.
Fayetteville Is Getting Snow, But Just How Much Is Up In The Air –...
We have now reached the point in time in weather forecasting that things mostly start to come into clarity. In North Carolina, that's always with a catch: particularly when it comes to winter weather forecasting. With just over 24 hours remaining before a very complicated storm system hits Fayetteville and...
Fayetteville Economic Group Hosts Public Forum on Data Center Plans Thursday
The Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation will hold a public forum on Thursday about data center proposals in the city. The session runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Suite 401A of the Robert C. Williams Business Center at 201 Hay St. Two massive facilities have been proposed...
FTCC expands enrollment in Respiratory Therapy Program
FTCC’s Respiratory Therapy Program is growing, and that means more chances for you to launch a rewarding, hands-on healthcare career that makes a real difference in people’s lives. Respiratory therapists are the professionals that patients count on when breathing becomes difficult, whether in the emergency room, ICU,...
FirstHealth breaks ground on expansion project at Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke Campus
FirstHealth of the Carolinas recently celebrated an important milestone with a groundbreaking to kick off an expansion project at Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke in Raeford. The shovels in the ground on Thursday morning represent the next step in the system’s commitment to serving the people of Hoke County and...
Gregory Moore joins FCEDC as new existing industry specialist
The FCEDC is excited to welcome Gregory Moore as their new existing industry specialist. Moore most recently served as the director of customized and industry training at Fayetteville Technical Community College, making him no stranger to the business community. Moore has over two decades of industry experience in...
