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4th Of July in Fayetteville: Where You Can Still See Fireworks and More This Week
Happy birthday, America! With Independence Day fast approaching, it’s crucial to find the best local spots to celebrate with dazzling fireworks displays. Fortunately, there are many events happening in and around Cumberland County this week to ensure that you and your family have a happy 4th of July in Fayetteville and the surrounding area!
Independence Day: ‘Free man of color’ made mark on Fayetteville; served in Revolutionary War
He was barely 15 when the young fifer-soldier spent that unforgettable winter of 1777-78 with the ragged Continental army in its winter quarters near the little Pennsylvania village of Valley Forge. And like all the others who lived through that winter, Isaac Hammond, “free man of color,” undoubtedly remembered it...
He wears a raspberry beret: Meet Sapper the service dog, often spotted around Fort Liberty.
Wearing a maroon beret and sunglasses, Sapper likes to hang his head out the window of his best friend’s ride as it cruises around Fort Liberty and Fayetteville. At times, Sapper’s been stopped by military police, but he’s also shaken hands with Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, commander of the 18th Airborne Corps, and often has his photo shared on military social media accounts.
New light display goes live at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – July 2, 2024 – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center has flipped the switch on a new high-tech external light system. As part of the expansion of the Valley Pavilion section of the hospital, the new upper stories of the structure are now lit with a programmable multi-colored light display, as of July 1. In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, the lights are shining in a red, white and blue pattern this week.
Gates Four Summer Concert Series 2024
As the anticipation builds for the Gates Four Summer Concert Series 2024, music enthusiasts are eagerly marking their calendars for three unforgettable evenings of live music. This year's series starts on July 12 and features some of North Carolina's most sought-after bands. Held at the beautiful Gates Four Country Club, the concert series promises fun, great food, and free live music.
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
Fayetteville Forum: Trump-Biden debate reactions from ‘killed him’ to ‘watched begrudgingly’
We asked readers in Friday’s “Fayetteville Forum” their thoughts on the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, which aired on Thursday night from Atlanta. We asked if they watched the debate, who they thought won and how they liked CNN’s format, with no live audience. Thank you to all who responded. If you would still like to respond, write to eletters@fayobserver.com. Below is a sampling of what people said. — Myron B. Pitts, Opinion Editor More:...
Shachnow Lane: Fort Liberty road renamed after Special Forces legend, Holocaust survivor
FORT LIBERTY — Maj. Gen. Sidney Shachnow will forever be remembered by his beloved special operations forces at Fort Liberty. The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School hosted a ceremony Friday to officially designate Shachnow Lane after the school’s former commander and Holocaust survivor. Formerly Mosby...
Paid parking hours roll back to 5 p.m. in downtown Fayetteville
Visitors to downtown Fayetteville can now park for free after 5 p.m. The new parking hours went into effect July 1, replacing the previous paid parking hours that ended at 7 p.m. “This change will greatly benefit our residents and local businesses by making it more convenient to enjoy all...
Homebuying HERO Program makes homebuying attainable
A special incentive of $30,000 is now available for first-time homebuyers who are employees of the City of Fayetteville, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Cumberland County Schools and Cumberland County Government though the city’s Economic and Community Development Department’s Homebuying Education and Readiness Opportunity Program (HERO). The Homebuying...
Passing the torch: A new chapter at Fort Liberty
On a vibrant morning at the Main Post flagpole on June 27, officials held a significant change of command ceremony as Col. John Wilcox stepped down as Garrison Commander after his successful two-year tenure. In his stead, Col. K. “Chad” Mixon assumed the helm, shouldering the responsibilities of leading the...
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