The Fayetteville area has a rich diversity of religious heritage. From very early, on religious institutions of all denominations developed throughout the area. Though primarily Christian congregations settled the area first, other religions arrived as the county’s population diversified in…
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No matter what type of meeting you are planning, Distincly Fayetteville has one mission: to help planners execute the perfect event. Planners will find the area affordable, easily accessible, diverse, and brimming with Southern hospitality. Here are the top 10 reasons to choose greater Fayetteville…
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June 19th, 1865, aka "Juneteenth," commemorates the end of slavery in the United States when news officially reached Galveston, Texas. It serves as a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of African American culture, resilience, and societal contributions. Honor the progress of Black…
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Discover a wedding location as one-of-a-kind as your love for your significant other. Saying “I do” is a big decision; choosing where you say it can be just as important. Whether you go for sheer romance or aesthetically pleasing, your wedding venue should to be just right for you and your loved…
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Fayetteville has some of the friendliest bike paths around North Carolina has declared 2023 as the Year of the Trail to celebrate and encourage exploration of all the state’s numerous trails, greenways, and blueways. There’s no better way to do it than on a bicycle – especially mountain bikes…
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No matter what type of meeting is in the works, the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) has one mission: to help planners safely execute the perfect event. Planners will find the area affordable, easily accessible, diverse, and brimming with Southern hospitality.Here are the top 10 reasons to choose Fayetteville for a winning event:…
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Our active-duty service members and veterans have served all around the world, and their travels and experiences abroad have influenced our community. Nowhere is that more evident than on the plate. We’re packed with restaurants that serve more than a burger and fries—much more, in fact…
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How well do you know Cumberland County, NC and its history? Since Fayetteville predates the Revolutionary War, this area's history is steeped with people and places that have left their mark on our community, the…
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The greater Fayetteville area has rightfully earned the reputation of being a runner's destination. As we're home to thousands of military service members, veterans, and retirees from Fort Bragg, our communities…
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If you met Christina “Chris” Kenon today, you wouldn’t even guess she once never considered herself to be an athlete, let alone a triathlete. At her heaviest, as an adult, she weighed 240 pounds. When she began dating…
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