A Man and His Macaw: The Unlikely Duo Who Became Local Celebrities
Robert Lints brought Macy the Macaw home in 1991. Thirty-five years later, the colorful pair are mainstays in the Fayetteville community.
Cumberland County Association for Indian People focuses on community and revitalization
The Cumberland County Association for Indian People has worked for decades to educate, connect, and support local Indigenous residents. The group has a new director and a newly renovated community center.
First renderings of Fayetteville’s Black Voices Museum unveiled
Initial renderings of the 83,000-square-foot Black Voices Museum on 122 Person St. feature two exhibition halls and a theater, an economic development hub, and a center dedicated to advancing equity.
Fayetteville celebrates the 43rd Annual Dogwood Festival this weekend
Executive Director Kaylynn Suarez said the largest outdoor event in Fayetteville will highlight the best in live music, street food, carnival rides and art.
How Fayetteville’s ‘original loc lady’ started her natural hair academy
When Airaina Griffith-Knight set out to elevate the art of natural hair styling, she didn’t know her work would have the power to transform a community
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.
Fayetteville’s invisible spaghetti web
To say that restaurants in Fayetteville, North Carolina serve spaghetti is an insult to spaghetti.
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Embark on a journey of reflection and understanding with North Carolina reads
Calling all book enthusiasts and advocates of justice! We’re bringing you an engaging lineup of books that delve into the realms of racial, social and gender equity, alongside North Carolina’s history and culture.
Black History Month: 2024 celebrations in Fayetteville
Black History Month is here, and with it comes an array of local events to celebrate the unique culture, history and achievements of Cumberland County’s Black community. Here’s a list of …
National Native American Heritage Month: Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County exhibit and events to attend
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is hosting its second annual “Still Here, Still Native” Exhibition, created in partnership with the Cumberland County Schools Office of …
Sergeants Major built a culture of camaraderie, as soldiers and as Black women
Melissa Jones never thought she would join the military. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, she planned to go to college as a full-time student. Her life changed when an Army recruiter appeared at her …