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Farr Fitness in Fayetteville, North Carolina, operates out of the home of Brian and Morgan Farr. In 2015, the Farr family began inviting friends to train with them. As they formed a small community, they decided to run Farr Fitness as a free gym and Christian ministry. Over the past two years, more than 350 people have trained with the Farr’s.
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CityView
(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , January/February 2017,
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In response to being closely considered a "news desert," Fayetteville and Cumberland County have initiated a digital news division. The latest division will add experienced journalists to the existing news team, helping to "restore accountability and transparency" in local government and trusted institutions.
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Fayetteville native Kai Lightner is a world champion rock climber at the age of 17. Lightner, who grew up away from the mountains, began climbing furniture during his childhood. Lightner’s mother decided to support her son’s love of rock climbing by installing rock walls in their home and hiring a coach. By age 10, Lightner had won the first of six national titles in climbing. Lightner accepted a spot at Babson College and is currently training for the 2020 Olympic games.
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Fayetteville filmmaker Jeremiah McLamb draws on his church, the Northwood Temple, for inspiration in his works. McLamb began writing short scripts during his childhood. This blossomed into a passion when he began filming stage productions in high school. After graduating, he started a company to produce commercial films and has since made two full length movies that tell stories of redemption and spirituality. Inspired by the mainstream acceptance of faith-based films, McLamb is confident there is a market for faith-filled cinema.
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This article profiles a Food Network Star from Fayetteville, Chef Judy McLean
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A local Fayetteville couple, Deb and John Foley, founded the nonprofit Horses That Heal to provide local veterans with equine therapy. Horses, which have high emotional intelligence, are used to assist those struggling with mental health problems. For service members, the first dozen sessions are free with the cost supplemented by private donations. Recently, the program has expanded by partnering with the Lone Survivor Foundation to assist with therapeutic retreats for service members.
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The Cumberland County Vision Resource Center opened in 1936 as a non-profit to help the blind community gain independence and improve daily life. The center currently offers classes, camps, programs, and access to services to those who are visually impaired. Their clients are of all ages, so one of the overarching goals is to offer a variety of activities, from winery tours to skydiving. Classes for life skills such as cooking and cleaning are also offered.
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Fayetteville businesses now sell locally produced jelly and milk products. This article highlights two businesses and the inspiration for their goods.
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This article profiles the City Manager for Fayetteville, North Carolina, Ted Voorhees
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This article highlights four local entrepreneurs in the Fayetteville area who are military spouses. Descriptions of their achievements and industries are provided in the article.
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Fayetteville's late mayor, Bill Hurley affectionately described Rosalie Huske Kelly as the city's "First Lady of History". She was a leader for historic preservation in Fayetteville and worked well with others in advancing Fayetteville's "All American City" designation and frequently gave talks, tours and related work for promoting Fayetteville's history.
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Pressed: A Creative Space was opened by Fayetteville resident Ashley Thompson to showcase both global and locally made goods. Since 2015, the store has stocked household items from food to clothes, cards, and jewelry. Many items come from Fayetteville or the surrounding areas. The store also hosts DIY workshops.
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Fayetteville, North Carolina has been the birthplace or home of many African Americans over the city's 250 years. These citizens have contributed to the city and the world in the areas of education, medicine, music, civil rights, politics and government, and religion.
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Since 2007, Cinderella’s Closet of Fayetteville has been giving prom dresses to local high schoolers at no cost. For many in the area, going to prom is cost prohibitive. Cinderella’s Closet aims to help those in need by contacting local guidance counselors to set appointments for each high school. The Closet, usually housed in a local mall, meets with individuals from each school to help them find formal attire. All the dresses are donated by local community members and organizations.
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Fayetteville, North Carolina's Nate Schrader is ranked one of the top CrossFit athletes in the world. Being exposed to CrossFit during a deployment with the Army, Schrader now trains, along with others, in his co-owned and operated establishment, Iron Forged Athletics.
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