She Worked to Preserve Black History in the Sandhills. Now Her Legacy Continues.
Ammie McRae Jenkins, the first Black student to attend High Point University and an activist who dedicated much of her life to preserving land owned by Black families in the North Carolina Sandhills, died on October 25.
Umoja Festival returned for its 33rd year in late August, celebrating Black and African American culture, arts and history
Since the late 1980s, with unity as its driving force, the Umoja Group have left their mark on the city through its festival, the Wall of Honor, local scholarships and more.
Thousands of titles, one community-powered mission: turning used books into real support for library programs
The Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library’s Book Sale is back this month for its second-to-last book sale of the year. Mark your calendars for the week of Aug. 11.
First Presbyterian Church kicks off its 225th anniversary
First Presbyterian Church kicks off its 225th anniversary and caps off 15-year effort to prepare one million meals to fight global hunger
Column: Home is where the heart is for VanStory Hills woman with a new lease on life
“I would love to meet the family of the person,” Kathy Poole Armstrong, 55, says about the heart donor after undergoing heart transplant surgery. “I don’t know if thank you is enough, but their family member gave me life.”
Column: Methodist University alumna earns Miss Fayetteville crown
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Column: Fort Liberty figure skating coach grieves for young athletes, who perished in ill-fated flight
“I knew them from watching them over the last two years,” Aly Hansen says about Jinna Han, 13, and Cory Haynos, 16, both among the Skating Club of Boston teenagers aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, which collided with a military helicopter on Jan. 29.
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Nonprofit celebrates 74 years of philanthropy and female friendship in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Links chapter enters its 74th year of uplifting Black professional women, philanthropy and friendship.
Column: One last time for the goldsmith and silversmith with the engaging way on Haymount Hill
“I will miss the people more than anything,” says Wayne Sessoms, owner of the Gold and Diamond Service Center, as he retires after a 53-year career as a Fayetteville jeweler.
Column: Fayetteville Urban Ministry director to receive ‘Lifetime Achievement’ honor
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Column: The old barber takes his leave after 67 years in Fayetteville
Gene Ivey was his meticulous barbering self on this final day of what has been a long career of grooming the heads of countless customers in a 67-year career.
New year new spots
Embracing the spirit of new adventures and connections can be as easy as exploring fresh dining options, supporting small businesses, and improving yourself — all in your backyard. With new hot pot and fusion restaurants, vintage and consignment shops, and large-scale renovations of Fayetteville favorites, you can find new adventures without leaving town. New retail…
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