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Jun 18, 2024 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office held a private meeting on Thursday, June 6, to discuss the removal of safety resource officers from schools. Cumberland County Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr., Assistant Chiefs Todd Joyce and Robert Ramirez from the Fayetteville Police Department, Spring Lake Police Chief Errol Jarman, and Chairwoman Deanna Jones of Cumberland County Schools were in attendance.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
The police force is essential to keeping our community safe. They wear the badge of courage to protect and serve the community at all costs. Officers often face unknown and risky challenges when they receive emergency calls, sacrificing their time and lives to protect and serve.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
The Greater Fayetteville Chamber is hosting its President's Speaker Series, Friday, May 3rd, from 8:50 a.m. to noon at Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Cumberland Hall Auditorium. The GFC, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, is proud to establish itself as a key component to promote and maintain a healthy, business-friendly environment.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
greaterdiversity.com | Tracey Morrison
by Tracey Morrison 02/28/2024 On this Black History Month, the writer would like to highlight Martin Luther King Jr.’s Young, Gifted, and Black Talent Show, hosted by Kevin Brooks of Group Therapy, Inc.
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Feb 21, 2024 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
Get glammed! Get your stylish hat and outfit ready! Come party in style and with a purpose at the Fort Liberty Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.'s 15th Annual Big Hat Brunch. The event is set for Saturday, March 16, at the Iron Mike Conference Center, 2658 Rock Merritt Ave. on Fort Liberty. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The Big Hat Brunch is one of the chapter's defining events. It debuted in March 2010 as an annual scholarship fundraiser.
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Feb 6, 2024 | 
theexclusivepress.com | Tracey Morrison
On Monday, February 5, 2024, the Hope Mills board unanimously approved the decision for Chancer McLaughlin to become the town manager. McLaughlin accepted his new role, and was sworn in with his parents, wife, and daughter by his side. His fraternity brothers from his local chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and a host of friends were also present to witnessed this historic moment as he becomes the first African American town manager for the municipality.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
Massey Hills Lions Club’s signature event is no ordinary Golden Corral buffet. The Shucking for Sight Oyster Roast has been steadily going on for over a half-century, attracting visitors from all over the nation.
The event will occur on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1613 Camden Road, Fayetteville.
Oyster season is popular in North Carolina, which starts in October and runs through March.
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Dec 12, 2023 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
Grab a friend, partner, the kids, or even yourself to join in on the winter fun as the Downtown Market of Fayetteville is hosting its S'mores Charcuterie Board for Beginners on Dec. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Downtown Market is celebrating the first day of winter with America's popular treat, s'mores. The s'mores charcuterie board for beginners is one of the many classes hosted at the Downtown Market of Fayetteville.
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
upandcomingweekly.com | Tracey Morrison
’Tis the Season to Be Jolly, Fayetteville and surrounding areas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year to get in the holiday spirit as Segra Stadium hosts its third annual holiday lights. The event, located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, runs from Friday, Dec. 8th, to Friday, Dec. 23rd. The event is held at Segra Stadium, located at 460 Hay St., home of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
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Sep 22, 2023 | 
greaterdiversity.com | Tracey Morrison
by Tracey Morrison, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023 Innovator! Artistic! Perfectionist! Those three words flashed on the television screen in the waiting area at Marcus Doss Salon. Fayetteville’s well-known hairstylist, Marcus Doss, is putting those three words into action with his Exotic Hair Odyssey 2023 Extravaganza! Ball, Expo, and Hair Show, from September 22nd, 2023, to September 24th, 2023. Doss has been in the hair industry for two decades.
