Fayetteville NC

DUNN, N.C. – All are invited to step back in time through “Echoes of the Past — A Living History Experience” at the Oak Grove Plantation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11. The plantation home was used as a field hospital for wounded Civil War soldiers when the Battle of Averasboro broke out around it in March of 1865.

Raeford was the last of eight DMV locations to switch to a full-time schedule.

Healthcare hiring is strong across Harnett County right now, with hospitals and clinics adding new roles for nurses and behavioral health staff. Here are a few solid options if you’re ready for a change or looking to grow your career.

The ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road) in Hoke County will require a cross street to be closed for about two months. An N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) contractor plans to close Montrose Road at N.C. 211 beginning Monday. Workers need to reconstruct the intersection to the new grade for the highway, which is being widened to four lanes with a raised median.

For four decades, the Mid-Carolina Senior Games has brought older adults together to celebrate active living, friendly competition and creative expression. What began as a small local program has grown into one of the region’s most inspiring celebrations of active living for adults aged 50 and over. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Mid-Carolina Senior Games, a milestone that highlights decades...

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.

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