Taylor Shook
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Fayetteville Taco Madness: Meet your Spicy 16, vote for your favorites
Our Fayetteville Taco Madness bracket is here. The top 16 spots that received the most nominations have advanced to our Spicy 16 bracket. → Read More
Neighborhood guide: Where to shop and eat on Trade Street in Hope Mills
Business owners have long tried to bring attention to Trade Street in Hope Mills. Here are the merchants you'll find on the historic street. → Read More
Spring brings fairs, food and live music to Fayetteville: 5 events to check out
Fayetteville is a site for live music, craft beer, local food, carnival rides and more this spring. → Read More
Purpose in every cup: Haymount coffee shop provides job training for special needs adults
Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop in Haymount is part of a nonprofit that helps special needs adults get vocational training and employment. → Read More
'What's for dinner?': Fayetteville woman's new podcast helps moms simplify meal planning
Allison Taylor makes dinner six nights a week for her family of five, often in as little as 25 minutes. Her new podcast helps other moms do the same. → Read More
Iconic Southern soda meets crisp beer: Cheerwine Ale, now available in Fayetteville
Two family-owned North Carolina beverage companies have partnered to bring a new concoction to retailers, restaurants and bars. → Read More
These five nationally known acts are confirmed for Fayetteville's 41st Dogwood Festival
Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival will return for its 41st year April 27-30 at Festival Park. Here are the performances to look forward to. → Read More
Need a Valentine's Day date idea? Here are some in the Fayetteville area
There are lots of Fayetteville area options to treat your sweetie to something a little more special than a basic box of chocolates and a card. → Read More
Here's how to win $1 million to build your dream restaurant in coastal North Carolina
Fayetteville-area cooks, chefs and dreamers can apply for a competition to win up to $1 million to build their own restaurant. → Read More
'Very unexpected': Drag show says goodbye to Dirtbag Ales in Hope Mills
Carolina Drag Brunch got its start at Dirtbag Ales in Hope Mills five years ago. The troupe will no longer perform at the brewery, the founder announced Tuesday. → Read More
Black Tastemakers: Stacie Huderson-Simfukwe founded Fayetteville's only brunch food truck
Get the story behind Household 6 Catering, a brunch food truck specializing in granola. → Read More
Don't get married at the jail: Here's how to plan a speedy & special Fayetteville wedding
Even if you’re short on time or have a small budget, your Fayetteville wedding doesn’t have to be in the magistrate’s office at the county jail. → Read More
Pour and sip: Bring your own booze candle-making bar opens in Hope Mills
Sip on your favorite wine and beer while you pour your own customizable candle at the new bar on Main Street. → Read More
'People really don't know about it': Fayetteville has yet to embrace downtown sip & stroll
Five more downtown businesses will offer alcohol to-go, but owners say customers have yet to truly embrace the city's new Social District. → Read More
Fayetteville gave 55 businesses $2 million in COVID-19 recovery grants. Here’s where it went
More than 50 businesses received thousands in grant funding to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. This is everything you need to know. → Read More
Fresh oysters, faithful tradition: 5 things to know about this long-running Fayetteville feast
Hundreds of attendees will crowd around wooden tables with knives in hand and hot sauces at the ready, as oysters are delivered by the bucketful. → Read More
Spend less time running errands with mobile Fayetteville businesses that come to you
Mobile businesses in Fayetteville offer a range of services independent of location, often traveling to clients’ homes or place of work. → Read More
Could national brands put Fayetteville-owned food trucks at risk? Experts weigh in
National brands have taken note of the food truck frenzy and are launching their own. Could the trend threaten Fayetteville-owned food trucks? → Read More
'American Pickers' is headed to North Carolina and they want to pick your antiques
Do you have a collection of antiques, vintage items, American memorabilia, and rare and hard-to-find treasures? Then the show wants to hear from you. → Read More
Carolina caviar and scratch-made sauce: Two Fayetteville products are now on grocery shelves
Get the scoop on the spread nicknamed "Carolina caviar" and a Fayetteville restaurant's scratch-made barbecue sauces, both now sold at grocery stores. → Read More