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You cannot help but appreciate how E.E. Smith High School alumni feel about this revered place along Seabrook Road.
With high school graduation on the horizon, Fort Liberty students and parents are preparing for a new chapter.
The passing of Fayetteville Fire Department Battalion Chief John Bowen, who died at age 35 on April 16, 2022, six months after being diagnosed with colon cancer, has been ruled a Line-Of-Duty Death by the N.C. Industrial Commission.
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SGM Robert Lee Thompson
SGM Robert Lee Thompson (Ret) enlisted in the army at the age of 17, embarking on a distinguished military career that spanned decades. He honorably served his country through multiple deployments, …
Ryoko Oshini Jones
Ryoko Jones, 97, of Fayetteville passed away on April 22, 2024. Ryoko was preceded in death by her father, Ryuko Oshimi; mother, Sen Oshimi; and spouse, Charles A Jones. She leaves behind to …
Shannon Nicole ((Nelson)) Madrid
Shannon Nicole Madrid, 51, of Hope Mills passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12 noon at Village Baptist Church.  The …
Zonia Esther Flores
Zonia Esther Flores, born March 4, 1958, went home with our Lord and savior on April 25th, 2024. She is survived by her children: Alex Flores, Steve Flores, Willie Flores, Yvette Flores; her …
Irene Marguerite ((Petizon)) Maiello
Irene Marguerite Petizon Maiello, 99, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Heritage Place Senior Living, Fayetteville, NC. Service information is pending, but will be announced …
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Reading is better together

Reading to your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. It can begin as soon as they are born, or even while mom is pregnant. They get to sit in your lap and cuddle while you read a …

Not last year’s library: Updates for improved patron experience
The Bordeaux Community Library has recently undergone an impressive transformation. If you haven’t been to the Bordeaux Library in a while, we invited you to come in and see the new experience for yourself.
THE KIRBY FILE
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival leaders finalize plans for annual downtown event
The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is this community’s marquee showcase that draws more than 100,000 to Festival Park and downtown city streets.
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FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Chancellor marks progress, but faces crisis as he enters his fourth year

As Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison passed his third anniversary at the helm of the storied campus on March 15, he had accomplishments to celebrate. …

BLAKE AND LONDON DEVEN
She said her teenager went to a ‘Buddhist retreat.’ Now, he’s been missing for 632 days
The woman said she hadn’t seen her son for over a year. 
BUT SQUIRRELS CAUSE ‘A LOT OF HAVOC’
Public Works Commission scores well in keeping the lights on
Electricity customers of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission experience less time without power than those of most other electric utility companies.
BLAKE AND LONDON DEVEN
A timeline of events in the disappearance of Blake and London Deven
The search continues for missing Fayetteville residents Blake and London Deven, with investigators asking the public last week to help construct a timeline of interactions with the Deven family.
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A full orchestra will accompany the band.

The Kruger Brothers bringing unique infusion of classical, folk music to Fayetteville

We are thrilled to welcome the Kruger Brothers to Fayetteville to perform alongside the FSO for this special program at 7:30 p.m. on April 20, 2024, at Seabrook Auditorium.
Obituaries
Betty Jones Miller
Betty J. Miller, 71 of Fayetteville, passed away in her home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.   She was born February 18, 1953 in Robeson Co, NC to Willie Jones and Alma Locklear Jones.  She is …
Yamil Velazquez-Fraticelli
Yamil Velazquez Fraticelli, 74, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday April 22nd 2024. He was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, January 22nd 1950. Yamil served in the United States Army with 7th …
James L. Reese, Jr.
SGM (Ret.) James L. Reese, Jr., was a beloved husband and father. Mr. Reese passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Duval Co., FL on February 7, 1948 to the late Mr. …
Patricia Stephens
Patricia Hudson Stephens, age 64, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born May 3,1959 in Salem, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Homer C. Hudson and Hazel Tingen Hudson. She grew up in North …
Bishop Harry Lee Sr.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." I Timothy 4:7-8 Bishop Harry Lee Sr. transitioned from this earthly life on April 26, 2024 at Duke University …
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