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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
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Pick your own produce: Where to go in and around Cumberland County
There's something satisfying about plucking a sun-ripened strawberry straight from the field or filling a bucket with blueberries you picked yourself. In Cumberland County and the surrounding areas, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy that experience. In and around Fayetteville, several farms offer pick-your-own experiences throughout the growing season, giving locals a chance to connect with their food, support small businesses and enjoy a day outdoors. From blueberries to corn, here are some pick-your-own farms to visit this season if you're looking to harvest your own produce. William's Produce is an Autryville-based farm that offers pick-your-own strawberries six days a week. Address: 2840 Maxwell Road, Autryville Phone: 910-567-6719 Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Sundays. On the web: Search "Williams' Produce" on Facebook. Gross Farms, located in Sanford about 50 minutes from Fayetteville, will continue its pick-your-own strawberry season through June 7, according to the farm's Facebook page. The cost is $18 per bucket, and visitors must arrive before 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday to pick your fruit. Address: 1606 Pickett Road, Sanford Phone: 919-498-6727 Hours: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. On the web: Search "Gross Farms" on Facebook. At White Hill Farms Strawberry & Produce in Cameron, about an hour's drive from Fayetteville, you can pick your own blackberries starting the first week of June, according to owner Anna Jackson. Address: 5020 South Plank Road, Cameron Phone: 910-783-8552 Hours: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. On the web: Millstone Creek Orchards, located about an hour and a half from downtown Fayetteville in Ramseur, is an 84-acre family-run farm that offers pick-your-own blackberries for $25 a bucket, according to its website. Address: 506 Parks Crossroads Church Road, Ramseur Phone: 336-824-5263 Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On the web: With strawberry season coming to a close, Barry's Strawberry Farm has transitioned into an honor system, where patrons can pick their own strawberries and leave the money in a box on the fruit stand for their purchase, according to the farm's voicemail. Address: 4047 Cox Mill Road, Sanford Phone: 919-258-3606 Hours: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to a May Facebook post. On the web: Search "Barry's Strawberry Farm" on Facebook. The Gillis Hill Road Produce strawberry season ended early this year due to heavy rainfall in April and May, but the farm is launching its first-ever pick-your-own experience for cucumbers, squash and zucchini starting in mid-June, according to owner Jessica Gillis Lee. She said a variety of pre-picked fruits and vegetables are also available at the open-air market. Address: 2899 Gillis Hill Road, Fayetteville Phone: 910-308-9342 Hours: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays. On the web: Search "Gillis Hill Road Produce" on Facebook. Carter Blueberry Farm is a family-owned and operated farm that has been in the blueberry business since 1970. The 6-acre farm opens seasonally, with blueberry picking typically beginning in late June or early July, according to its website. Prices are $2 per pound, with a 10% discount for military members and first responders, the website said. Address: 4120 Clinton Road, Fayetteville Phone: 910-308-0063 Hours: For the 2025 season, updated information will be available by mid to late June on the company's website. On the web: Bruce Brothers Farms in Stedman is a family-owned produce farm offering seasonal fruits and vegetables like pick-your-own strawberries for $13 a bucket, with other vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes and spring onions also available. Address: 6267 Blake Road, Stedman Phone: 910-483-5007 Hours: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sundays. On the web: Search "Bruce Brothers Farms, Inc." on Facebook. Bullard Farms in Stedman offers pick-your-own watermelon and sweet corn, typically from July 1 to Aug. 1, according to owner Collins Bullard. Address: 2280 Stedman Cedar Creek Road, Stedman Phone: 910-303-3795 Hours: Seasonal from July 1 to Aug 1, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reporter Lizmary Evans covers dining, retail, entertainment and culture for The Fayetteville Observer. You can reach her at LEvans@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Pick-your-own farms near Fayetteville, Cumberland County
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Climate
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Weather Blog: Why hazy skies across Northwest Arkansas?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — May 31 was a beautiful sunny day, but the sky was not blue. Here's why. You may have seen that the sky appeared washed out and hazy. This unusual appearance was caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires, which had drifted into our region. As seen below, the smoke across our area was quite dense: The smoke originated from wildfires that are ongoing across Central Canada. The map below shows active fires in the Manitoba Region: The upper level flow is out of the North Northwest, which is why the smoke is reaching our area. A snapshot of the visible satellite from earlier this afternoon can be seen below: What other effects is the smoke having on us besides the haze? You might be wondering about the air quality. Check out the stats below: Earlier Saturday evening, air quality across Northwest Arkansas briefly dipped to 'Moderate' levels. By 9 p.m., conditions had improved back to 'Good.' The more hazardous air remains well north, across the Northern Plains. Looking ahead, changes in the jet stream are encouraging. Upper-level high pressure will begin moving in Sunday and will sit directly over our area by Monday, helping to keep thicker wildfire smoke to our east. By Tuesday, a southwest flow returns, clearing out any remaining smoke but also ushering in a more active weather pattern with multiple chances for rain and thunderstorms. Keep it here with Your Weather Authority for all the latest information. Click Here to Download our Weather Authority app Follow YOUR Weather Authority Team: On X, formerly known as Twitter: Dan Skoff Zach Gilday Josh Rugger Peyton Langford On Facebook: Meteorologist Dan Skoff Meteorologist Zach Gilday Josh Rugger Meteorologist Peyton Langford Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
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Adam Fire Cat to open drive-thru coffee shop in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Adam Fire Cat, a frequent candidate in local elections, has received approval to open a drive-through-only coffee shop in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Planning Commission voted unanimously on May 27 to grant a conditional use permit (CUP) for the business, which will occupy the former Bank of Fayetteville building on School Avenue in the same lot as Mountain Man Supplies and Pawn. Fire Cat said he plans to operate the shop daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., with three employees per shift and three designated parking spaces for staff. The 4,400-square-foot building will require minor modifications, including a sliding service window, new outlets, signage and a replaced sink. The business will serve hot coffee and prepackaged food with no onsite cooking. Fayetteville man accused of attacking two unhoused residents while they were sleeping 'This business model is simplistic and will not require any special features of note to impact the building as it stands currently,' Fire Cat wrote in his CUP application. Fire Cat has previously made unsuccessful campaigns for mayor and for city council. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
13 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Wehiwa Aloy, Ryder Helfrick each hit 2 homers and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routs Creighton 12-1
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wehiwa Aloy and Ryder Helfrick each had a multi-homer game, Zach Root pitched six scoreless innings and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routed Creighton 12-1 on Saturday night. Arkansas (45-13) advances to the Fayetteville Regional final on Sunday against either Creighton (42-15) or North Dakota State. The Razorbacks have started 2-0 in a regional for the first time since 2022.
Associated Press
13 hours ago
- General
- Associated Press
Wehiwa Aloy, Ryder Helfrick each hit 2 homers and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routs Creighton 12-1
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wehiwa Aloy and Ryder Helfrick each had a multi-homer game, Zach Root pitched six scoreless innings and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routed Creighton 12-1 on Saturday night. Arkansas (45-13) advances to the Fayetteville Regional final on Sunday against either Creighton (42-15) or North Dakota State. The Razorbacks have started 2-0 in a regional for the first time since 2022. Cam Kozeal hit his 15th home run of the season to open the scoring in the second inning. He added an RBI double in the third on a shot to right field for a 3-0 lead. Aloy, the SEC player of the year, smashed a shot over the left-field wall for a three-run homer and a 7-0 lead. His 20th home run of the season — a two-run homer to reach five RBIs — came in the seventh to make it 9-0. Helfrick left the yard with a solo shot in the sixth and added a two-run homer in the seventh for an 11-run lead. Root (7-5) struck out seven, while allowing just three hits. Creighton starter Wilson Magers (6-3) allowed four earned runs in three innings. ___ AP college sports:
