Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family
WHAT BETTER time to indulge in the ultimate celebration of all things American: backyard barbecues, July Fourth festivities, and the comforting flavors of home? Let’s salute the classic dishes that...
Tommy Taylor: Stars and Stripes for Sacrifice and Service
AS MEMORIAL Day begins, the first light of dawn casts a gentle golden glow over Lincoln Cemetery. Rows of headstones stand sentinel beneath the sprawling canopy of ancient trees, the weathered...
Tammy McConnell: From Army Strong to Veterans Champion
TAMMY MCCONNELL was never one to sit on the bench. Growing up on a dairy farm in Fayetteville, she learned the value of hard work and hustle. Basketball was her passion, and a full-ride scholarship...
Echoes of Honor: A Resounding Tribute
ON THE second Saturday in December, volunteers with arms ringed with balsam wreaths tied with red velvet bows make their way among the headstones at cemeteries across the country. The sound of...
Letter From the Editor: Vacation in Fayetteville
SUMMER IS coming. And surely your home will sit empty for a week in this heat. The playful cheers of the kids on summer break go missing for a week that was planned for a year. The dishes sit in the...
The Community Development Center’s Programs Turn Challenges Into Possibilities
WE OFTEN overlook the significance of basic abilities such as independence, clear sight, good hearing, problem-solving skills, and easy access to essential resources. Navigating the challenges...
Middle School Baller Scores Big With Hair Donations
LIKE A middle school basketball game, each day unfolds like a steady race toward the season championship. Bells signal class changes, not scoreboard buzzers, and cafeteria lunches offer healthier...
Past, Present, Future: FCE Club Plugs Into Community, Leaving a Lasting Mark
WE LIVE plugged-in, with the quality of our days dependent upon technology and connections. Notifications ding, DoorDash bells ring, and the microwave’s timer calls “done.” Apps promise everything...
Si, to Señor Lopez!
ON THE south side of Fayetteville’s historic square, there’s a Mexican restaurant you won’t want to miss if you love Mexican food like I do. It’s my favorite! On a recent Monday night, I visited...
The Babe Shop: “Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice”
IT’S JUST what you need: one-on-one time with your daughter as a “Mommy and Me” day. You want something special, but you’re not coming up with anything nearby. You’re hoping something in your social...
Bogart’s Cigar Lounge: The Canvas of Conversation
AS YOU step into Bogart’s Cigar Lounge, the door shuts in the face of whatever is weighing on you. The scent of rich, aged tobacco mingles with the lively hum of diverse voices engaged in...
Star Wheels Skate Center Bonds Two Kindred Spirits to the Community
FOR HOURS, they circled the wood floor, their wheels a muffled whir, keeping pace with the spirited music and crescendos of laughter. Then came the call signaling the end of the evening for many:...
Letter From the Editor: The Impact of ‘Shop Local’
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when...
Team Gatlin of Leading Edge Real Estate Is a Picture of Effective Teamwork.
AFTER MONTHS of checking out local home listings and daydreaming about a move, you’re finally ready. The real estate market seems like a maze, and the idea of navigating it might be overwhelming,...
Mary Jane Porter and Her Staff Serve Lincoln County Taxpayers With Kindness.
AS YOU shuffle through the day’s mail, a single envelope erases your good mood in the blink of an eye. The return address is enough to tell you it’s almost time to pay your property taxes. Even...
Michelle Costanzo: The Gift of Family
TIME COULDN’T pass any slower. Hope cracked open a door in 1996 when an Arizona liaison located Michelle Costanzo’s birth mother in Pennsylvania. But when her response finally arrived, it appeared...
Old Taft Depot: A Small Place for a Big Taste!
LIKE MOST other small towns, Fayetteville has some of America’s most popular fast-food restaurants where you can get a mediocre cheeseburger and fries. You can even get your sweet treat fix through...
Evelleys Treasures Invites You to Make Your Own Today.
TREASURES ARE something highly prized or valued, yet not so easily defined. Our treasures may have no value in the form they exist but become priceless when they connect us to a dear friend or...
Gallant Funeral Home: Family Serving Family
IT’S A familiar but uncomfortable tradition and way of life. Countless times, we’ve walked the sidewalk as slowly as possible to the front doors of the funeral home, mentally rehearsing our...
English Family Molasses: A Sweet Southern Tradition
FRESHLY BREWED coffee steaming in your favorite cup patiently waits as you fill a small plate with pats of butter. You slowly pour sorghum syrup over them, then swirl it together until the sweet,...
Letter From the Editor: The Learning Curve
THE METAL beams tick, tick, tick with every inch the cart climbs to the top of the hill. The experienced thrill-seekers in the front cart raise their hands as the coaster inches toward the climax of...
Cubmaster Robert Harvell Sparks Connections to Nature and the World.
BOOTS CRUNCH over dead leaves, a symphony of anticipation echoing in the tranquil woods as sunlight flickers through the canopy, speckling the faces of young explorers eager for knowledge lost in...
The 411 on 431 BBQ
WHEN I hear the word barbecue mentioned, I immediately think of my late father, Benny. He loved a good “barbecue joint” as he called such restaurants most of the time. If someone recommended a new...
Judy Moore Fills in for 24 Years and Counting.
FORGET TESTS and workbooks; Judy Moore’s lesson plan is a smile seasoned with 24 years of wisdom and a hug. While most of us battle against the tyranny of alarm clocks, Moore’s eyes light up at the...
Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership
INSTEAD OF the usual clinking trays and not-so-muffled chatter, Lincoln County High School’s (LCHS) cafeteria vibrates with the boisterous hum of a community gathered. Seated around linen-covered...
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