Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 UCW 33 Best of Fayetteville Best Antique Shop Blue Bike Antiques and Gifts 2608 Raeford Road 910-920-2146 or www.facebook.com/shopsat123hayst Blue Located in the Highland Shopping Center, Blue Bike Antiques and Gifts is home to 18 vendors, and, thanks to all of you, it has been voted best antique shop in town. The shop has a variety of antiques, paint- ed furniture, classic designs, primitives and much more. Blue Bike Antiques and Gift is your one-stop-shop for whimsical gift ideas. Owner Joy Powell and her cohorts at Blue Bike Antiques and Gifts take pride in searching for "unique," once-in-a-lifetime merchandise. The shop is open seven days-a-week. Previously located on Hay Street, its vendors are courteous, knowledgeable and happy to help you sift through all the interesting things they painstakingly located for your shopping pleasure. Please take a trip to the Blue Bike Antique and Gift to find the perfect present for that special somebody. Best Place To Buy A Unique Gift A Bit of Carolina 306 Hay Street 910-551-6537 or www.abitofcarolina.com A Bit of Carolina is a Fayetteville, NC-based specialty gift shop carrying everything from custom gift baskets/boxes to Fayetteville and North Carolina T-shirts & and souvenirs. They are a favorite stop for local gift buyers and travelers passing through the area to discover A Bit of Carolina. In addition to the items offered online, the cute downtown Fayetteville store is the proud home to items from 60+ local con- signers and 60+ local food vendors and artisans. Inventory often changes, so customers are always sure to find something new when they visit. A Bit Of North Carolina sells items like soaps, lotions, candles, wood art, metal art, quilted items, wreaths, military coin holders, baby items, and so much more. Visitors from out of town may also take an interest in gourmet treats and food brands local to the Sandhills, as well as North and South Carolina. The shop also specializes in gift baskets filled with items from around the store. It offers gift wrapping for purchases all year long. A Bit Of Carolina also offers shipping via USPS or FedEx to create a one-stop shop for all of their customers' gift-wrapping needs. Best Used Book Store 2ND & CHARLES 1920 Skibo Road 910-487-3356 or www.2ndandcharles.com/locations/fayetteville 2ND & CHARLES is rapidly becom- ing a local dynasty in the book world. For the seventh time, the readers of Up & Coming Weekly have rated this Skibo Road business the place to find the best in used books. The atmosphere at 2ND & CHARLES goes way beyond just another bookstore. There's a strong sense of community within its walls. All readers, regardless of age, hobby, passion or title, can find a book of interest, and maybe a kindred spirit, amongst its shelves. There are two goals common to most book readers. First is finding a great new book. Second is getting it at a competi- tive price. Those are exactly the kinds of finds available at 2ND & CHARLES. The staff are eager to work with custom- ers in the buying, selling and trading of all manner of lightly used books — plus some other goodies, too. The inventory, in addition to fiction and nonfiction hardcovers and paperbacks, includes comic books, CDs, vinyl records, video game consoles, electronics, movies and video games. There's also an occasional free book bin. 2ND & CHARLES customers have been extremely supportive over the years. Fans of the business have come to the store to take part in pop culture events, game nights, cosplay, the gaming arena and activities for children. There is much more than books here. There's inspiration and experience. Best Library Branch Cliffdale Regional Branch 6882 Cliffdale Road 910-864-3800 or www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/ library-group/library The Cliffdale Regional Library welcomes a diverse community and takes pride in serving each section of that community. They offer library pro- grams for all ages and several weekly story-time opportunities for babies and pre-school-aged children. The Cliffdale Regional Branch also offers teen and school-age pro- grams at 4:00 p.m. a couple of weekdays each month. Adult programs include book clubs, computer classes, craft programs, and movies. The library is not only a one-stop shop for entertainment but offers help with various life skills as well. They help job seekers with resumes, interview skills, and job applications. The library also serves as a hub to connect customers to other community organizations that can help meet their needs. it's often the first stop for people new to the community. Information about library resources, as well as informa- tion about businesses and housing, can make transitioning to a new area easier. Cliffdale Regional is a valued resource for veterans, connecting them to local and electronic resources. They strive to be a comfortable and safe place for those who need one and a friendly face to those who are new to town and those who've been around a while. Its location near Reilly Road makes it especially ideal for soldiers and their families.