Michael Futch
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Fayetteville, NC, United States
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The first rap record didn’t come from the Sugarhill Gang. It came from Fayetteville’s Bill Curtis and his Fatback Band
Long before J. Cole, the popular rapper from Fayetteville whose verse is characterized by his flow of words, there... → Read More
5 things to know about the Lumbee Indian Tribe
Here's what you should know about the Lumbee Indians. → Read More
'It's been a long time coming': Lumbees closing in on full federal recognition
President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden support federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe, based in Pembroke in Robeson County. → Read More
Sylvia Ray 'was a force of nature' — the founder and former executive director of CEED dies at 79
In February, Sylvia Ray was honored at Fayetteville NOW’s 21st annual celebration of women of distinction. → Read More
Merchants report strong sales over extended Thanksgiving weekend in Fayetteville
The National Retail Federation had forecast on Nov. 23 that holiday sales during November and December would increase between 3.6% and 5.2% over 2019. → Read More
Uptick in COVID cases brings mixed emotions from Fayetteville residents
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services — which did not report new data on Thursday — says the state saw more than 8,000 new cases over 2 days. → Read More
Strictly Business: Active-duty soldier opens custom clothing store in downtown Fayetteville
Owner Eric Washington on Washington Apparel Company: 'We're recreating that old tailoring experience and kind of revising it with a new spin on it. ' → Read More
‘This is the time where we do best': Small groups serve Thanksgiving food to Fayetteville homeless
Seth's Wish and other groups distribute Thanksgiving food around Fayetteville. → Read More
Here's what you can expect in Fayetteville on Black Friday
Black Friday — which traditionally launches the holiday shopping season over the years — has morphed into something different in recent years. → Read More
Strictly Business: Dahns Kitchen serves authentic Trinidadian, Caribbean cuisine
Dahns Kitchen on Oakridge Avenue in Fayetteville serves authentic Trinidadian, Caribbean cuisine. → Read More
Supermarkets, retail outlets in Fayetteville again seeing shortages of supplies
Shortages are again starting to appear in supermarkets and other retail outlets around Fayetteville as COVID-19 infection numbers and deaths increase. → Read More
Robeson County school board hires Freddie Williamson as new superintendent
The Public Schools of Robeson County has hired Freddie Williamson as superintendent. He most recently served as superintendent for Hoke County schools. → Read More
Shuttered Joe Sugar's menswear of St. Pauls to reopen for 3-day farewell clearance sale
Joe Sugar's menswear to reopen for limited time by reservation only: A St. Pauls Farewell Clearance Sale is planned from Nov. 19 through Nov. 21. → Read More
Officials say no major problems from rain in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Cumberland County
It appears that the city and county went largely unscathed from heavy rains on Thursday. The dam in Hope Mills is said to hold up "like a champ." → Read More
Strictly Business: Want to rent out a Fayetteville movie theater for a private screening? Now you can.
Walmart Pet Care to offers customers the company's first-ever pet insurance program as well as a new pet sitting and walking service. → Read More
'His life is music:' Fayetteville's Michael Macias earning acclaim as piano player
Gifted blind pianist Michael Macias, a Terry Sanford High graduate, is now pursuing a music degree from Methodist University in Fayetteville. → Read More
Eaton Corp. Fayetteville plant to restructure; 130 workers could lose jobs
The restructuring is part of the Ireland-based company's "ongoing efforts to navigate COVID-19 pandemic and economic realities in our end markets." → Read More
COVID-19 has impacted sales at some Fayetteville car dealerships
According to published accounts, auto sales in March and April fell dramatically nationwide before seeing significant recovery over ensuing months. → Read More
Veterans Day 2020: Thomas Capel of Fayetteville 'felt comfortable on battlefield'
Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Tom Capel deployed a half-dozen times and logged more than eight years overseas during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. → Read More
Veterans Day 2020: As a paratrooper, Vince Myers climbed the ranks to become a command sergeant major
His long military career would take him around the world and back home to his native Fort Bragg. → Read More