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Fayetteville's Community Garden has come a long way from its meager beginnings. After receiving community support, the garden took off and now provides food, a sense of community, and the opportunity to educate children about agricultural tasks and fresh food.
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Hailing from Trinidad, Alberto Smith opened Otrebla's Tailoring & Haberdashery in 1973. The business is still booming, offering tailoring and fittings for the well-dressed.
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The Fleishman family has held a prominent position in Fayetteville since the early twentieth century. This article details the family history of the Harry Fleishman branch of the family, most of whose descendants were doctors, lawyers, and business people.
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Connections of Cumberland County, located in Fayetteville, connects homeless mothers and single homeless women to the resources they need to get back on their feet. The organization has successfully helped a number of women, largely due to the support of the community.
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In 1950, there was a famous golf match in Fayetteville. Two of the best amateurs at the time, Wake Forest College senior, Arnold Palmer and his playing partner, Harvie Ward from Tarboro faced off against two local pros, Fairley and Archie Clark. The largest crowd ever gathered at Highland Country Club in Fayetteville to watch this game.
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Etiquette is expected when invited to dinner or hosting a dinner party. The origins of etiquette date back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians. The American South has one of the most deep-rooted histories in the United States and long traditions involving manners. The article explores the 25 most important table manners to follow, as well as how to set places for formal and informal meals, and napkin folding.
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The Vision Resource Center in Cumberland County is a nonprofit that provides an outlet for members of the local blind community to leave their homes, experience life, and gain independence. The center’s executive director, Terri Thomas, talks about the services the group provides to nearly 150 people.
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28501
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Several local Fayetteville businesses are run by mothers and daughters partners. The mother-daughter teams at Vibra’s and Coldwell Banker Advantage talk about the benefits and challenges of working side-by-side, as well as tips for working as a family and a team.
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29635
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Metal Worx Inc. creates battle worn American flags in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The “battle worn” design resonates with those who served in the armed forces, especially older military veterans. Local projects include metal work, monograms, military crests, and business logos.
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Marcus Malek designed and built his house in Fort Bragg based on the concept of a “barndominium”. A barndominium is an idea to have a large garage and a small living space, all under the same roof. Malek describes the details involved in the architecture and construction process.
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Kai Lightner is the first black male valedictorian in the history of Reid Ross Classical School, Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is also a national champion and world champion in rock climbing. Kai’s achievements have helped him acquire nearly one-million dollars in college scholarships and acceptance into Babson College.
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Cape Beard: Follicles of Freedom is a beard club and nonprofit organization in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The club has sixty members who all share the same priorities for family, local philanthropy, and redefining what it means to be a modern man.
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Gordon Johnson is an architect who runs his own business in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. Johnson specializes in public sector design work, and his firm has been responsible for hundreds of building designs across the country. Examples of their work include City Hall, Cumberland County Courthouse, and the current expansion project at the Fayetteville Regional Airport.
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30928
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One Man's story of starting a coffee roasting business after leaving the Army. Tony Vazquez fostered an appreciation for coffee roasting practices while visiting cafés in many different countries while in service.
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30929
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A family owned fish farm in Fayetteville, NC offers more than just fresh fish. The Stone family's 102 acre Cedar Creek Fish Farm offers farm raised catfish and tilapia, as well as seasonal offerings like live crabs, shrimp, oysters clams and frog legs.
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