by Wesley Bryant | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Letter From the Editor, Stories
THE SCREEN door clicks shut with a familiar rattle. The backpack makes a heavy thud when it hits the floor. It’s the smell of a roast that’s been simmering all afternoon, garlic and slow-cooked patience, drifting through a house on a Tuesday evening. In these rooms,...
by Tony Glenn | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Sponsored, Stories
While the name “Co-op” might make you think of muddy tractors and bales of hay, the Lincoln Farmers Co-op on Winchester Highway has quietly become the heart of the whole community. It doesn’t matter if you own hundreds of acres or just a small...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Stories
THE LOCALLY popular Crazy Ray’s restaurant in Fayetteville represents a family tradition spanning four generations. Devan Ray Bean is the newest owner of Crazy Ray’s; he recently bought it in February of this year from his father, Billy Ray Bean. It is a business that...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Stories
ANDREA DELAP has always cared about helping others. Her journey to becoming a funeral director has reflected that mission, and this new step forward in her career offers another avenue for her to be a shoulder to all those who need one. Delap’s heart for people...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Sponsored, Stories
REBECCA HOWARD began working at Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Fayetteville as a housekeeping aide at 17. When she learned the facility offered CNA classes, she signed up, earned her certification, and continued working there while finishing school. Now, as a...
by Becca Roberts | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Stories
THE ANNUAL Slawburger Festival, presented by Fayetteville Main Street, draws families and visitors from across the Southeast for a day of distinctive Southern food, live music, and community togetherness. The festival dates back to the 1920s, when Honey’s...
