A Storyteller, a Community, and 30 Years of GratitudeJimmy Jones' connection to Up & Coming Weekly began in 2007 when he attended a writing class at FTCC. His instructor, the late and great Melissa ...

Howdy Buckaroos and Buckarettes, it’s time for our annual celebration of a year that is turning 100. Our birthday year 1926 doesn’t look a day older than 75. Botox does wonders for years as well as ...

Between indulgent meals, packed calendars, and a well-earned pause from routine, the holidays have a way of nudging fitness goals to the back burner. As the new year settles in, getting back into the ...

To kick off the celebration for the YMCA’s 175th anniversary in the U.S. in 2026, YMCA of the Sandhills is rolling back the join fee to just $1.75 from January 1-31. From group fitness classes to ...

The CARE Clinic is proud to announce the 29th Annual Week of CARE Dinners, running from Feb. 1 through Feb. 7. This cherished tradition offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a gourmet meal while ...

The Massey Hill Lions Club presents the 53rd Shuck’n for Sight Oyster Roast, an all you can eat event, held on Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The oyster roast will take place at 1613 Camden Road.

An ice rink is really a big family. We have figure skaters, hockey players, even 4-year-olds learning to skate,” said Brian Peate, who manages Cleland Ice Rink on Fort Bragg.“I’ve skated my whole life ...

It’s a new year, and that means two things: property tax is due and it is time to set goats for 2026.Anyone who owns taxable property in Cumberland County, the 2026 property listing period is Jan. 1 - ...

Fayetteville State University’s Department of Performing and Fine Arts is striking a new chord in arts education with the launch of its 1st FSU Piano and Percussion Day, taking place Saturday, Jan. 24 ...

Through ups and downs, the Mid-Carolina Senior Games always come back strong, just like its competitors. Now entering its 40th year, they’ve seen sparse seasons, including one year during the COVID-19 ...

For most of us, the days after Thanksgiving are full of post-feast recovery, Black Friday bargain hunting, putting up Christmas decorations, and ringing in the Christmas season at the Dickens Holiday ...

While our state continues to best most others in economic performance, not all our households and communities are sharing in North Carolina’s prosperity. Some are struggling to replace lost jobs with ...