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01/17/2025

Heads up, the MLK Parade has been postponed.

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01/17/2025

We love this so much. 💅

More than twenty years after her passing, Aaliyah, the Princess of R&B, still holds a strong place in our culture. In partnership with Aaliyah's brother Rashad Haughton, Mattel is launching a Barbie Music Collector doll that captures the essence of the late R&B star, as reported by Forbes. T

01/16/2025

Drake getting banned now... 👀

Drake has been banned from commentating at Toronto Raptors games for a year. On January 13, during a home game against the Golden State Warriors, Drake shared his thoughts about the ban on his Instagram Story. He seemed to accept it with a sense of humor but still expressed his desire to get back

01/16/2025

JetBlue is launching a new direct flight to Boston this year, making your next New England adventure just a smooth flight away! ✈️🌟

This spring, JetBlue Airways kicks off daily flights linking Wilmington International Airport to Boston Logan. The service runs from April 30 through October

01/10/2025

Today got us feeling like.

01/10/2025

Snow? Rain? Sleet? All of the above? What are we getting today? Well, it's complicated.

Winter weather is coming today, but what that looks like remains to be seen as Cumberland County (as always) is right on the edge of a rain, sleet, snow mixture line. As of 8:30 a.m., the latest models show that precipitation will make it to the entire area, but the timing of that arrival will im

01/09/2025

BREAKING: Cumberland County Schools will be remote Friday.

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01/08/2025

NASCAR is back at The Rock in 2025, and Black's Tire is coming along for the ride.

NASCAR is coming back to The Rock this year, and Black's Tire Service will serve as the entitlement partner for the Black’s Tire 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on April 18, according to a news release from Black's Tire. NASCAR returns to historic Rockingham Speedway for Easter Weekend, ma

01/08/2025

Here comes the booms.

***ATTENTION*** Fort Liberty Soldiers will conduct training on Jan. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pope AAF, near Rock Merritt Ave and Etheridge St. This training involves the use of explosive noise-making materials. Please be aware of potential loud noises in the area during this time. Unit personnel will remain within the designated training area and will not interact with the local population. Thank you for your understanding as we ensure readiness and mission preparedness.

01/07/2025

No more traditional Easter egg hunt in Hope Mills, as a new event will be taking its place.

Easter will look a little different in Hope Mills this year, as a new "Cotton Tail Trail" event has been planned for April 12. The Town of Hope Mills Parks & Recreation is inviting local businesses, organizations, and creative groups to participate in the new event. This family-friendly celeb

01/06/2025

Warming centers and White Flag Shelters are opening to battle the extreme cold.

As freezing temperatures hit the area, Cumberland County Emergency Services has opened warming centers and White Flag shelters effective January 6. These locations will remain open during specific hours across several sites. The county has converted eight facilities - including libraries, recreat

01/03/2025

Property owners looking for tax relief have until January 31 to apply.

Cumberland County tax relief applications for three tax breaks available to property owners are now open. These programs could lower tax bills for many residents in 2025. The first program reduces taxes for those who own agricultural, horticultural, forestry, and wildlife conservation properties.

01/01/2025

From The Big Stick to you, Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! 🎉 🎉 🎉

12/30/2024

How do you plan to ring in the New Year?

As 2024 comes to a close, Fayetteville will come alive with several different celebrations. Prices range from free community events to fancy $1,532 VIP packages. Festival Park takes center stage as the main attraction, where legendary hip-hop acts Arrested Development and Digable Planets will perfor

12/29/2024

RIP Jimmy Carter. The icon died today at 100 years old.

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12/25/2024

From all of us, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.

12/21/2024

BREAKING: Seventy-First High School falls in 3A State Championship game, as West Charlotte wins 14-7.

12/21/2024

Goodbye, Party City. 😢

It's the end of an era, as Party City is closing all of its stores, according to a new report. The move happens roughly 40 years after the party-happy business got started. Party City is 'Winding Down,' Per Report Per a report from CNN, CEO Barry Litwin, who took over the business in August of