July 4, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Mural tells the story of the people who give so much
The side of Gerald’s Foodland in Fayetteville has an exciting new look which is meant to convey the heartbeat of Fayetteville-Lincoln County and tell the story of community love, resilience, and the protective spirit of Lincoln County.
Spanning the Years
25years ago July 4, 2001 AMERICAN LEAGUE MAJOR ALL-STARS - Making up the American League Major Baseball All-Stars are Asst. Coach Greg Wiser, Joseph Spurlock, Jacob Wilkerson, Justin Wiser, Will Golden, Justin Wilkes, Aaron Mills, William Merritt, Richie Conner, Nick Hardin, Shamichael Black, Shawn Dismukes, Ryan Gentry, Travis Nugent, Coach Jack Williams and Coach Bubba Wilkes.
Book signing and open house set for June 27 at Camp Blount
History enthusiasts and book lovers are invited to meet local author Rick Laws at a special book signing from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, June 27 at the historic Joseph Greer Cabin on the grounds of the Camp Blount Historic Site in Fayetteville.
Museum Association board receives State grant to inventory contents of 100 year-old Borden Milk Plant building
The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum and Event Center is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and is planning for the 100 years of the Borden Milk Plant building, which houses the museum, in June 2027. The Museum Association board oversees the museum. Current board members include James Patterson, president, John Woodall, advisor, Mark Mitchell, treasurer, Eugene Ham, Jim Hannah, Sandy Law, Heather McCormick, events manager, Dean Cornelius, Farris Beasley, John Penney, Amelia Webb, secretary, LaGay Horton, Debbie Yorba, Gina Minnis, and Bob Stidfole, advisor. Pictured at its May board meeting, from left, are Bob Stidfole, Jim Hannah, Farris Beasley, James Patterson, Debbie Yorba, Gina Minnis, Jean Woodall and John Woodall.
From Disney to Fayetteville Javier Vazquez has created glass art
Nearly anything a mind can conceive Javier Vazquez, owner of Artisan Glass Arts Studio, can create out of glass. Glass art has been a central part of his life since he was 16.
Real-life superhero surprises young crash survivor during golf tournament fundraiser
A powerful moment of compassion and community unfolded last Saturday at a golf tournament fundraiser at Pebble Creek Golf Club as Yuri Williams traveled from Los Angeles to surprise Brynlee Pruitt, a young car crash survivor.
Music in the Park gets underway May 28
Your summer plans for Music in the Park have been activated, thanks to the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Dust off the lawn chairs and get ready for live music echoing through Stone Bridge Park while taking in beautiful sunset skies. The lineup for the free summer concert series at the park has been announced.
Evening with the Stars honors top 10% of graduating seniors
“Evening with the Stars,” Lincoln County High School’s annual academic banquet honoring the top 10% of seniors, was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This year marked the 29th annual celebration of this special tradition, which was started by the late principal of Lincoln County High School Jim Stewart.
Hidden Magnolia Farm’s Mobile Petting Zoo is available for all ages to enjoy
A mobile petting zoo and rent-a-goat mower service wasn’t what Angel Reyes had in mind when he began rebuilding a horse trailer a couple of years ago.