The end of 2025 marks the end of my second full year as editor of Up & Coming Weekly. It has been an interesting year in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. We saw a lot of change... and a lot of ...

Nestled in eastern North Carolina, Goldsboro offers that increasingly rare combination of affordability and genuine community charm where your essential expenses—rent, food, and gas—can actually come ...

When your idea of adventure has devolved to choosing between regular or bold coffee, it’s time to shake things up. South Mountains State Park in Connelly Springs, North Carolina is the reset button ...

“The Happy Trails Program is a win-win for everyone,” Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas said in a news release. “Through this program, residents can dispose of their trees for free, reduce ...

The 28th annual TreeFest in Wilmington is scheduled for Jan. 16-17 at the JCPenney atrium in the Independence Mall, where ...

Did you know Airlie is home to more azaleas than Pender County has residents? Learn other interesting facts about the New ...

JAN. 2, 2026 - The Western North Carolina Nature Center is leaping into the new year with some new frogs. (Photo credit: WLOS ...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Now that Christmas is over, Wake County is giving you the ability to recycle your Christmas tree. The Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program allows people who live ...

Rutherford County Emergency Management said emergency crews are working the fire in rough terrain near 905 Bald Mountain Road ...

In many towns in the Charlotte area, waste collection will take your tree during curbside pickup. You should place your tree ...

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