Fort Bragg’s Smith Lake Beach has a swimming area and water activities — including paddleboarding and pedal boats — for military families and their guests. The 67-acre, man-made lake features a full beach, an inflatable in-water obstacle course, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats.
Sometimes, we forget the simple charms of our city and let the hubbub of daily life distract us. Photographers Melissa Sue Gerrits and Tony Wooten ventured out to send us some reminders.
Who knew that a runny fried egg on a burger could be life-changing?One bite of the creation — with melted cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, pickles and onions on a toasted, buttered bun — …
Amid the fragrance of mountain laurel and honeysuckle, Harry Shaw leaned along the railing of the Crescent Overlook and saw in his mind’s eye those summer days of yesteryear, when he splashed in the gentle waters below what is now Cross Creek Linear Park not far from his childhood home on Hawley Lane.
Menno Pennink had a vision for a downtown on the downside. Businesses were abandoned and shuttered, including the historic Prince Charles Hotel.Pennink was a man with a mission, and he was committed …
Renaissance may be too strong a word, but the commercial core of Fayetteville — from the downtown area to the historic Haymount District — is in the process of a significant …
Nine-year-old Lanning Kistler likes helping children in need. So does his 8-year-old brother, Colton Walters. Together, they have teamed up for an annual daylong fundraiser for charitable causes that benefit other children.
Imagine living just steps away from some of the best action in Fayetteville including baseball, outdoor concerts and festivals. Now, think about walking outside your front door to grab lunch or …
Pete Everett and his band were all-out swinging on a Friday night at Throwback Thursdays Sports Bar & Grill in Dunn. Everett leads the veteran trio — billed as Pete Everett and the Total Package Band — on his unusual nine-string electric bass guitar.
As the sun tries to break through the clouds on the last Saturday in April, the atmosphere at the City Market at the Museum is cheery and upbeat. Most of the nearly 25 vendors have set up their tables and arranged their wares. A few are still organizing their stock while chatting with neighbors.
