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Free Energy-Saving Weatherization Kits

Staff Report The city of Fayetteville Community Service Division is offering free Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Kits to qualifying residents of low to moderate income. The kits are intended to

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Using Art To Reinvent Alternative Print Media

Free Weekly Staff Around the world, and right here in our own backyard, print media is reinventing itself — with the help of dedicated staff and community. These writers, photographers,

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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is

By Terrah Baker editorfreekly@gmail.com What do you think when you hear the word “thrive?” Or put in the context of humans “thriving,” what would that look like? Historically, this measurement

Legacy Archive

Book Forum Discusses Inconsistencies With Endless Growth, Carbon Energy

By Lolly Tindol Special Contribution Where does the seemingly limitless energy that fuels modern society really come from — and is that perception of limitlessness delusional? It’s time to remake

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Local Band’s Music Echos Through National Hard Rock Scene

By Terrah Baker When you hear the music of RedEcho, you’ll recognize the hard rock sounds. The difference can be heard once you actually start listening. Lead singer Corey Carter

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The Rat Of The Litter

By Amy Alkon AdviceAmy@aol.com For two months, I’ve been dating an awesome guy. He does sweet things like leaving cute notes on my windshield, but I worry about how he

Music

Win Tickets To Waka Winter Classic

  Staff Report The Waka Winter Classic Competition will be making a stop Jan. 16 in Fayetteville at George’s Majestic Lounge. The eighth annual competition is traveling through 16 cities

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I Believe In Christmas

By Rachel Birdsell rabirdsell@gmail.com I believe in the spirit of goodwill that shows itself during this time of year. I believe that the world is a little nicer around Christmas.

Making Ripples

80,000 Hours to Give Well

By Amanda Bancroft There’s a hot new movement of ripple-makers calling themselves “effective altruists” and gaining attention from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, TED, CNN, The New York Times, The Washington

Music

Henry & Friends Tell Musical Stories Through Folk Sound

By Terrah Baker When you listen to John Henry and Friends, you listen to a story. The mood is set by the folksy sounds of Henry’s voice and twangy string