The Fayetteville Observer is a daily newspaper published in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It has been locally owned by the same family for over 80 years, and claims to be the largest independent newspaper in the state.
The paper is the oldest continuously published newspaper in North Carolina. It was founded in 1816 as the Carolina Observer, becoming the Fayetteville Observer in 1883. Originally an afternoon paper, it began publishing a morning paper, The Fayetteville Times, in 1973. The two papers merged as a single morning paper, The Fayetteville Observer-Times, in 1990. It dropped "Times" from its masthead in 1999.
How the Fayetteville Observer changed the conversation around crime
In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer launched “Seeking Safety,” a yearlong series about public safety in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a city with a stubbornly high crime rate. Instead of continuing to publish the latest body count, reporter Greg Barnes explored effective responses to crime around the country and reported what Fayetteville could learn from them. The result was an award-winning series of solutions journalism.
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published: 13 Jul 2015
Thanksgiving with The Fayetteville Observer
Executive Editor Lorry Williams previews the 2019 Thanksgiving paper.
published: 26 Nov 2019
Fayetteville Observer launches fayWHAT
Ever wonder about the people, places or history of Fayetteville and the Sandhills? Are there stories you’d like to see explored about local government, the environment or life in a military town?
The Fayetteville Observer is excited to announce fayWHAT?, where we get our story ideas right from you.
What do you want to know? We’ll get our reporters on it.
ASK US: fayobserver.com/faywhat
published: 22 Jun 2018
Seeking Safety-Fayetteville Observer Crime Series
Fayetteville Observer reporter Greg Barnes discusses the latest installment of his 'Seeking Safety' series on how to solve the crime problem with Managing Editor Matt Leclercq. This part of the series features a return journey to High Point and the unique way that community is tackling this issue.
published: 26 Sep 2014
J. Cole On Reading, Exposing Kids to the World Outside of Fayetteville
Grammy-nominated artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole came back for his annual Dreamville Weekend and sat down to talk about his foundation and his long-term vision for youth in his hometown.
Video by Johnny Horne & Mike McCray
Photos by Andrew Craft & Melissa Melvin-Rodriquez
Special thanks to James Robinson
published: 07 Mar 2014
Clay Aiken Interview with the Fayetteville Observer
Clay Aiken, candidate for U.S. Congress, spoke recently to the Fayetteville Observer about issues in the 2014 campaign.
published: 19 Oct 2014
Fayetteville Crime Forum
The Fayetteville Observer hosted a forum March 27 with about two dozen community leaders to talk about solutions to the city's crime. Much of the discussion focused on youth who lack opportunities and role models, and many agreed that the community needs a united effort to tackle problems.
published: 31 Mar 2014
Three car accident on Raeford Road in Fayetteville Fayetteville Observer Video
A three car accident blocks traffic on Raeford Road in Fayetteville.
published: 24 Mar 2015
Fayetteville Observer reporter Rodger Mullen at Zipquest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure Park
Fayetteville Observer reporter Rodger Mullen zip-lining at Zipquest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure Park in Fayetteville, N.C., on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.
published: 09 Oct 2020
Fayetteville Observer Black History Month Video Profile - No. 2
In the second video in the Fayetteville Observer's Black History Month video profile series, we meet Kai Lightner, who gives new meaning to the term "hanging out."
In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer launched “Seeking Safety,” a yearlong series about public safety in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a city with a stub...
In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer launched “Seeking Safety,” a yearlong series about public safety in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a city with a stubbornly high crime rate. Instead of continuing to publish the latest body count, reporter Greg Barnes explored effective responses to crime around the country and reported what Fayetteville could learn from them. The result was an award-winning series of solutions journalism.
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In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer launched “Seeking Safety,” a yearlong series about public safety in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a city with a stubbornly high crime rate. Instead of continuing to publish the latest body count, reporter Greg Barnes explored effective responses to crime around the country and reported what Fayetteville could learn from them. The result was an award-winning series of solutions journalism.
Share on twitter: https://twitter.com/soljourno (@soljourno)
Share on facebook: https://facebook.com/solutionsjournalism
Ever wonder about the people, places or history of Fayetteville and the Sandhills? Are there stories you’d like to see explored about local government, the envi...
Ever wonder about the people, places or history of Fayetteville and the Sandhills? Are there stories you’d like to see explored about local government, the environment or life in a military town?
The Fayetteville Observer is excited to announce fayWHAT?, where we get our story ideas right from you.
What do you want to know? We’ll get our reporters on it.
ASK US: fayobserver.com/faywhat
Ever wonder about the people, places or history of Fayetteville and the Sandhills? Are there stories you’d like to see explored about local government, the environment or life in a military town?
The Fayetteville Observer is excited to announce fayWHAT?, where we get our story ideas right from you.
What do you want to know? We’ll get our reporters on it.
ASK US: fayobserver.com/faywhat
Fayetteville Observer reporter Greg Barnes discusses the latest installment of his 'Seeking Safety' series on how to solve the crime problem with Managing Edito...
Fayetteville Observer reporter Greg Barnes discusses the latest installment of his 'Seeking Safety' series on how to solve the crime problem with Managing Editor Matt Leclercq. This part of the series features a return journey to High Point and the unique way that community is tackling this issue.
Fayetteville Observer reporter Greg Barnes discusses the latest installment of his 'Seeking Safety' series on how to solve the crime problem with Managing Editor Matt Leclercq. This part of the series features a return journey to High Point and the unique way that community is tackling this issue.
Grammy-nominated artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole came back for his annual Dreamville Weekend and sat down to talk about his foundation and his long-term ...
Grammy-nominated artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole came back for his annual Dreamville Weekend and sat down to talk about his foundation and his long-term vision for youth in his hometown.
Video by Johnny Horne & Mike McCray
Photos by Andrew Craft & Melissa Melvin-Rodriquez
Special thanks to James Robinson
Grammy-nominated artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole came back for his annual Dreamville Weekend and sat down to talk about his foundation and his long-term vision for youth in his hometown.
Video by Johnny Horne & Mike McCray
Photos by Andrew Craft & Melissa Melvin-Rodriquez
Special thanks to James Robinson
The Fayetteville Observer hosted a forum March 27 with about two dozen community leaders to talk about solutions to the city's crime. Much of the discussion foc...
The Fayetteville Observer hosted a forum March 27 with about two dozen community leaders to talk about solutions to the city's crime. Much of the discussion focused on youth who lack opportunities and role models, and many agreed that the community needs a united effort to tackle problems.
The Fayetteville Observer hosted a forum March 27 with about two dozen community leaders to talk about solutions to the city's crime. Much of the discussion focused on youth who lack opportunities and role models, and many agreed that the community needs a united effort to tackle problems.
In the second video in the Fayetteville Observer's Black History Month video profile series, we meet Kai Lightner, who gives new meaning to the term "hanging ou...
In the second video in the Fayetteville Observer's Black History Month video profile series, we meet Kai Lightner, who gives new meaning to the term "hanging out."
In the second video in the Fayetteville Observer's Black History Month video profile series, we meet Kai Lightner, who gives new meaning to the term "hanging out."
In November 2013, the Fayetteville Observer launched “Seeking Safety,” a yearlong series about public safety in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a city with a stubbornly high crime rate. Instead of continuing to publish the latest body count, reporter Greg Barnes explored effective responses to crime around the country and reported what Fayetteville could learn from them. The result was an award-winning series of solutions journalism.
Share on twitter: https://twitter.com/soljourno (@soljourno)
Share on facebook: https://facebook.com/solutionsjournalism
Ever wonder about the people, places or history of Fayetteville and the Sandhills? Are there stories you’d like to see explored about local government, the environment or life in a military town?
The Fayetteville Observer is excited to announce fayWHAT?, where we get our story ideas right from you.
What do you want to know? We’ll get our reporters on it.
ASK US: fayobserver.com/faywhat
Fayetteville Observer reporter Greg Barnes discusses the latest installment of his 'Seeking Safety' series on how to solve the crime problem with Managing Editor Matt Leclercq. This part of the series features a return journey to High Point and the unique way that community is tackling this issue.
Grammy-nominated artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole came back for his annual Dreamville Weekend and sat down to talk about his foundation and his long-term vision for youth in his hometown.
Video by Johnny Horne & Mike McCray
Photos by Andrew Craft & Melissa Melvin-Rodriquez
Special thanks to James Robinson
The Fayetteville Observer hosted a forum March 27 with about two dozen community leaders to talk about solutions to the city's crime. Much of the discussion focused on youth who lack opportunities and role models, and many agreed that the community needs a united effort to tackle problems.
In the second video in the Fayetteville Observer's Black History Month video profile series, we meet Kai Lightner, who gives new meaning to the term "hanging out."
The Fayetteville Observer is a daily newspaper published in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It has been locally owned by the same family for over 80 years, and claims to be the largest independent newspaper in the state.
The paper is the oldest continuously published newspaper in North Carolina. It was founded in 1816 as the Carolina Observer, becoming the Fayetteville Observer in 1883. Originally an afternoon paper, it began publishing a morning paper, The Fayetteville Times, in 1973. The two papers merged as a single morning paper, The Fayetteville Observer-Times, in 1990. It dropped "Times" from its masthead in 1999.
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