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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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Metal Worx, Inc. is a Fayetteville business which makes sheet metal art. Founded by Lori Bertsch and her son Kory, the company originally specialized in customized cars. After eight years of business, they experimented with art when Lori commissioned a sheet metal “battle worn” flag. The design became popular and the shop soon expanded to making a variety of sheet metal art, from flags to business logos.
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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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Cape Beard, a beard club in Fayetteville, was created to support the resurgence of facial hair but has further developed as a non-profit. Formed in 2011 as a men’s beard club (a remnant of a byegone era), the club’s 60 members have raised over $100,000 for organizations within Cumberland County. Past fundraisers have included pig roasts, bearded beauty competitions, food drives, and beard/mustache competitions.
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This article details Gordon Johnson, a local Fayetteville architect. Johnson is responsible for various buildings around Fayetteville; notable works include the Cumberland County Courthouse, Cape Fear Botanical Garden Visitors Pavilion, and the Fayetteville Regional Airport.
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In 2017, Fayetteville residents created an Art Walkabout downtown to showcase local artists and their talent. Held quarterly, various local studios open their doors to visitors. This article details several galleries and their artists in residence.
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CityView
(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September/October 2017,
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The Fayetteville hockey team, once known as the FireAntz, was rebranded as the Marksmen in an effort to revitalize support for the league. The name was chosen in support of service members at Fort Bragg and their relationship with the local community. Other efforts to improve engagement with the community include bringing in new players and a team couch.
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(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September/October 2017,
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Reyhan Öner moved from Turkey to Fayetteville in 2013. Following two years of classes and research, she opened a Turkish restaurant to celebrate her heritage. While small, the restaurant offers a “mighty” menu which uses numerous imported ingredients. Overall, the author and owner agree that nothing is Americanized—the food is a true representation of Turkey.
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(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September/October 2017,
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Fayetteville hosted their annual Comic Con event on 21-22 October, 2017. The event, which brought in a number of celebrities from popular shows and movies, attracts fans and cosplayers alike. The article includes some last minute costume suggestions.
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(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September/October 2017,
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The Fayetteville branch of KidsPeace offers counseling, therapy, and foster care for children in the Fayetteville area. To raise money for the branch, board members hold an annual chair-ity auction of wooden chairs decorated by local artists. Over the several past years, the auction has steadily generated more funds which now total over $70,000 for the nonprofit.
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Cape Fear Health has teamed up with Campbell University to train doctors and physicians in rural community health. North Carolina’s shortage of medical professionals in rural areas has led to many rural North Carolinians traveling far distances for health care. The residency program, started in 2017, aims to encourage students to stay in rural areas and start small scale practices.
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CityView
(NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , September/October 2017,
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Kienitz discusses the history of Fayetteville as told through the city’s street signs. Various roads change names as you drive through town, illustrating the many expansions and modifications the city has experienced over the years. Examples of different areas in town are included.
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The Cork Room restaurant at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery offers a unique experience to visitors. Besides the food, wine, and gardens, the owner displays a wide collection of art ranging from modern masters to celebrity memorabilia. Everything from Picasso to Dr. Seuss is on display alongside clothes worn by Elvis, Michael Jackson, and Johnny Cash.
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Local Fayetteville musician Kia Walker runs the Blue Violin Music Education Center. After graduating with a degree in psychology, Walker pursued music ministry and opened the education center in 2010 to teach local students. The Center has since expanded into offering online classes.
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Since 2010, the Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church has packaged more than 750,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. The organization, which provides meals to those living overseas, is based in Raleigh and relies on local organizations to take up the fight against chronic hunger. Volunteers often meet several times, packaging 30,000 meals in each session.
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