August 19, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Fire in the sky – the Perseids are coming
DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor There will be a fire in the night sky for the next month as the Perseids Meteor Shower returns for a… Login to continue reading Login…
Happy birthday, USA
Parties and parades have been in full swing across Lincoln County and across the nation for America’s 250th birthday. This patriotic parade is an annual event in Flintville, an unincorporated community in the Southeast portion of the county.
Nonagenarian is still fiddlin’
Nonagenarian S. Douglas Barnes fiddles some lively, old-time tunes for the enjoyment of visitors during the recent open house held at the Greer Cabin at the Camp Blount Historic Site. As a child, Barnes visited relatives in this cabin when it was located in Petersburg decades ago.
Laurie Caruso photo
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.