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Located in downtown Fayetteville, Taste of West Africa is a restaurant which showcases West African food. Isabella Effon, a Ghanaian turned North Carolinian, moved to the state in 2001. She soon became involved with Umoja Group, a local non-profit which promotes African and Caribbean heritage. After showcasing West African food at a local event, she began receiving inquiries into where patrons could purchase more. Today, the restaurant remains popular and encourages North Carolinians to try food that may be a little outside of their comfort zone.
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Black Ops Paintball, Fayetteville’s largest paintball park, opened in 2012. The park’s creator, Nate Gienger, served with the 82nd Airborne Division prior to his medical retirement. Many of the people Gienger has served with have developed health problems and poor lifestyles following an end to their service. Having been an avid paintballer in his youth, Gienger wanted to create a park that would encourage people to get outside and active. The 55 acre park hosts a number of events and caters to local businesses and individuals.
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Fayetteville resident Lexi Hasapis is a recreational yard saler who delights in finding mid-century furniture and household items. Inspired by her childhood, Hasapis is interested in goods which were made to last. To aid in her searches, Hasapis uses the Fayetteville Observer Marketplace which alerts locals to yard sales and other regional activities. Several other websites and forums are detailed in the article as are tips for buying and selling.
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