Cindy Whitt

Up and Coming Weekly • May 17, 2022

Farms Helping Families set to host Farm to Table dinner

Channing Perdue wants people to experience the taste of locally grown produce and farm fresh meat, so she hosts Farm to Table dinners twice a year at her family homestead.

Up and Coming Weekly • May 17, 2022

Charity car show drives hope for cancer patients

Show off your ride and raise money for cancer patients at the Fight 4 Cure charity car show on Saturday, May 21 at Jordan Soccer Complex.

Up and Coming Weekly • May 17, 2022

Sound the alarm for fire safety in Hope Mills

Local firefighters will be making the rounds in Hope Mills neighborhoods on Saturday, May 21, but not to fight fires. They want to teach residents about fire safety and the importance of having a working smoke alarm in their homes.

Up and Coming Weekly • May 4, 2022

Rock'n on the River concert series kicks off in May

Fayetteville’s summer concert series, Rock’n on the River, is back for the third year. The events will be held once a month on Fridays from May to October and feature a variety of performers, from local acts to tribute bands.

Up and Coming Weekly • May 4, 2022

Habitat for Humanity donation helps build a future for Fayetteville residents one home at a time

The Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity was recently awarded a $5 million grant from American author and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. The grant is part of a $436 million donation to 83 U.S. Habitat affiliates, including eight in North Carolina.

Up and Coming Weekly • April 26, 2022

Spring Fling at the little dive bar with big heart

Holly Whitley may not have set out to be a legend in Fayetteville when she bought a bar and named it Legend’s Pub, but she certainly has become one. Her giving nature and willingness to help friends is well-known in Fayetteville and among the readers of the Up & Coming Weekly.

Up and Coming Weekly • April 26, 2022

Alpha Romeo Tango military art show winners announced

Cape Fear Studios opened its seventh annual Alpha Romeo Tango art show with a reception and awards ceremony on April 21. The exhibition features work from active and retired military and their families. The exhibit will run through May 24. The exhibition opened with a People’s Choice Award, with the first, second and third places chosen by gallery visitors. State Rep. John Szoka, a graduate of West Point and an Army veteran, announced the winners.

Up and Coming Weekly • April 18, 2022

Fetch some fun for the whole family at Dog Day in the Garden

Having a ruff week? Stop by Dog Day in the Garden on Sunday, May 1, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. The seventh annual event is a fundraiser for the garden and Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, the only non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Cumberland County. This year the event is presented by Riverbark Veterinary Hospital. Organizers have an afternoon of fun planned for people — and pups — of all ages.

Up and Coming Weekly • April 18, 2022

Find your inner geek at Fayetteville Comic Con April 23 and 24

Fayetteville Comic Con is coming to the Crown Complex Convention Center from April 23 to 24 and promises two days of fun for self-proclaimed geeks of all ages. Fayetteville stands out because it draws people interested in all pop culture, not just comic books. “We're just fans who found that Fayetteville has an amazing collective of people interested in superheroes, movies, anime, cosplay, gaming, video gaming, tabletop role play (and more),” said organizer Keith Gibbs.

Up and Coming Weekly • April 12, 2022

Styx bringing post-pandemic rock to Crown Theatre this April

Classic rock band Styx is playing the Crown Theatre on April 23 as part of the venue's 86th season of community concerts. The band will perform the chart-topping radio hits everyone knows, like "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," and "Mr. Roboto," but hardcore fans need not worry. They plan to take a deep dive into their catalog to play lesser-known songs their longtime listeners will appreciate.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • June 1, 2021

How NCNLA Members Met the Challenges of 2020

Over the years, the North Carolina green industry has certainly seen its share of unexpected circumstances — like flooding, hurricanes and drought — but no one could have predicted that last year's biggest challenge would be a global pandemic.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • June 1, 2021

Philip Dark’s Passion for Gardenias

Philip Dark of Oakmont Nursery, Siler City, sold his business in March in order to enjoy retirement with his wife, Jane, and focus on his passion: breeding gardenias.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • June 1, 2021

Meet NC State’s New Plant Breeder

Hsuan Chen, Ph.D., joined the Horticulture Science team at North Carolina State University earlier this year to support nursery and landscape plant breeding.

AAA Go Carolinas Magazine • April 4, 2021

Spring Spruce Up: Great Garden Centers in the Carolinas

Budding plant enthusiasts and experienced green thumbs alike can discover something new at one of the locally-owned garden centers in the Carolinas. These shops were essential businesses during the pandemic and have safety guidelines in place so you and your family can have a worry-free shopping experience.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • March 19, 2021

The Van Devenders Retire after 40 Years

Danny and Peggy Van Devender recently announced their retirement from Jericho Farms and Landscape Design of Goldsboro. After serving in the North Carolina green industry for the last 40 years, they decided the time was right for new adventures.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • April 1, 2020

How Grants Creek Nursery uses Instagram

Instagram is a great tool for promoting your green industry business. The photo-sharing app is one of the fastest-growing social networking platforms with over one billion active users per month.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • October 1, 2019

A Loyalty Program Can Boost Customer Retention and Your Bottom Line

Loyalty programs are an effective way to increase revenue and encourage customers to keep coming back for your products and services.

Thrive Magazine • August 1, 2019

Scientists Use Innovation to Accelerate Seed Technologies

Even though their work at the Syngenta Innovation Center in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, is vastly different, researchers Laura Potter, Ph.D., and Tim Kelliher, Ph.D., share a common goal: to deliver better seeds to farmers through innovation.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • July 1, 2019

New scientific discovery for rapid plant disease detection

University researchers have discovered a faster way to collect DNA from plant tissue to test for disease, which often spreads rapidly across a garden or farm.

Raleigh Magazine • April 8, 2019

Gardening for Good

When you’re planting your garden this spring, consider adding a row to help feed families in need. Plant a Row for the Hungry is a national program that encourages gardeners and community groups to donate produce to those at risk of hunger.