by Tony Glenn | Jun 11, 2026 | Fayetteville, Sponsored, Stories
For decades, Spray’s Jewelers has served the Fayetteville community, establishing a reputation that extends far beyond the initial purchase of a gemstone. While many retailers focus solely on the point of sale, Spray’s Jewelers emphasizes the long-term preservation of...
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...
