Column: Remembering the sacrifices military families make on the homefront
My kids have grown up several miles from Fort Bragg and have witnessed just how different civilian family life is from military families
Column: When military life gets tough, don’t give up
There is no right or wrong way to be a woman, but there are so many choices and there will always be opinions.
More than a military movie
“The Six Triple Eight” is a truly inspiring movie based on the exceptional women of the 6888th Central Post Directory Battalion, an all-female, all-Black Army unit formed in 1944.
Military town
After more than a century of service that saw the installation grow into an integral part of the nation’s defense and its largest installation by population, Fort Bragg has officially been renamed Fort Liberty.
Shopping
Something for everyone. It’s a simple concept, but one that describes the retail scene in Fayetteville.
On the town
From outdoor concerts and festivals to art galleries and theatrical productions, Fayetteville has lots of ways to entertain you. Whether it’s a family outing or an evening with out-of-town …
Festive times
From dogwood blooms to the Indigo Moon, cultural narratives to family heritage, festivals and fairs, there’s a lot to celebrate in life.
Food & Drink
Foodie ’Ville
As one of the country’s most culturally diverse cities, Fayetteville offers a melting pot of cultures from its variety of restaurants, cafés and food trucks.
What’s on tap?
From breweries to microbreweries and brewpubs, there are plenty of places to quench your thirst in Fayetteville. Consider Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, Gaston Brewing Co., Bright Light Brewing Co., Huske Hardware House Restaurant and Brewery, Mash House Brewing Co., and Heckler Brewing Co.
2023 Summer Camp Guide
Academic
Campbell University STEM Camps: 143 Main St., Buies Creek. Students participate in activities with faculty and staff in the college of pharmacy and health sciences and the school of engineering. …
Arts, Music, Performing Arts
ARTS, MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS Methodist University Summer Jam!: 5400 Ramsey St. The camp is open to musicians ages 11-18 of all experience levels. July 10-15. For more information, contact Linda …
Athletics
ATHLETICS Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation youth sports camps fcpr.us/programs-activities/summer-camps Basketball camp at Westover Recreation Center: Skills, drills and …
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation
FAYETTEVILLE-CUMBERLAND PARKS & RECREATION Summer Day Camp: For children who have completed kindergarten through age 12, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 30-Aug. 18, at the following …
General Interest
GENERAL INTEREST Camp Dixie: 373 Bladen Union Church Road. Age-appropriate activities include music, crafts, hiking, swimming, sports and life skills. Weekly in June and July for grades 2-12. …
Nature
Cape Fear Botanical Garden: 536 Eastern Blvd. Outdoor exploration, art projects, science experiments, and games in a mix of one-day and week long camps. Space is limited; register at …
Sports & Recreation
Photos: Fort Bragg Beats Team Fayetteville During United Way Classic
Inaugural event raises about $25,000 for local charities in a basketball game pitting military members against first responders.
Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?
The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.
Top 32 Things to Do This Month in Fayetteville
Experience Juneteenth events and PrideFest, as well as sports games, outdoor adventures, and more.
Education
Scoop By Scoop: Cumberland Schools To Serve 12,000 Frozen Treats
Students across Cumberland County Schools could see cafeterias stocked with thousands of frozen treats next school year after district leaders approved a new $177,350.40 ice cream contract covering dessert purchases for the 2026-27 school year.
Cumberland Schools Approves $7.3 Million for Special Education Services
The new round of contracts comes after the school district spent millions in the 2025-26 school year to address shortages in Exceptional Children’s Services.
More Local Resources
North Carolina’s Newest Medical School Officially Opens in Fayetteville
The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine is ready to welcome its inaugural class of 64 medical students on July 20.
Cape Fear Valley Health Expands Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Teens
A new 16-bed unit in Harnett County opens as children across North Carolina wait for treatment in crowded emergency departments, health system officials said.
North Carolina’s Medical School Boom
New schools in Charlotte and Fayetteville—and soon Wilmington—could help ease the state’s doctor shortage.
Cape Fear Valley Health Wants to Move Operating Rooms to Meet Rising Demand
Cape Fear Valley Health is asking the state’s permission to relocate all 11 operating rooms at its Fayetteville Ambulatory Surgery Center to its main campus.
School Board Approves $1.07 Million Contract to Fund 14 School Nurses
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a roughly $1.07 million agreement Tuesday to continue its partnership with the Cumberland County Department of Public Health for 14 school nurses during the 2026–27 school year.
Trump Cuts Threaten to Halt Two Decades of HIV Vaccine Research
Duke has led a national HIV research consortium since 2005, with several promising vaccines ready for trials. Now the NIH is ending its major grant.