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Drink This, Not That This Season
Holiday coffee drinks are more loaded than you might think.

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Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.
Holiday coffee drinks are more loaded than you might think.

Guitar Center's Music Mentor Series of free music lessons launches next week after Christmas. On Thursday, Dec. 27.
Live Nativity Scenes, Candlelight Services and special music - Fayetteville churches want you to join them for a special service.
Tripping improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance in a controlled way to avoid injury has become an automated process now for soldiers at McGregor Range, N.M., and Fort Bliss, Texas.
This Saturday thousands of Fayetteville children in need will get a new bike
Today's featured photo (and video!), shared by a Patch reader, is a feast for the eyes! Share your holiday pictures now.
Initial court appearances scheduled for Thursday.
Fort Bragg hopes to help all have a safe holiday season
Starbucks Steel Gift Card, beyond Platinum status
Privacy clauses change with time
The case is on the docket for Jan. 22, 2013
Both candidates shared their views, experience and family backgrounds.
Holiday music, patriotism and Army bands go hand-in-hand
Officials are asking for the public's assistance with information
Stay safe over the holidays and have a plan before going out.