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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Along Fayetteville's Raeford Road over the years

Andrew Craft
This 1900 "Holsman" stopped in Fayetteville to get gas on it's way north sometime during the 1930's. Keith George who submitted the photo is standing to the right and George Deese is at the left. George said the old man driving the car had come all the way from the west coast. The station where he stopped was on Raeford Road just beyond the Robeson St. intersection.
This 1900 "Holsman" stopped in Fayetteville to get gas on it's way north sometime during the 1930's. Keith George who submitted the photo is standing to the right and George Deese is at the left. George said the old man driving the car had come all the way from the west coast. The station where he stopped was on Raeford Road just beyond the Robeson St. intersection.
Provided By Keith George
Photo of a 1900 "Holsman" as it stopped in Fayetteville to get gas on it's way north in the late 1930s as submitted by Norwood Bryan Sr. The driver is unidentified by Dennis Deese is to the left. The station he stopped was on Raeford Road. It was said that the man had come from the West Coast.
Photo of a 1900 "Holsman" as it stopped in Fayetteville to get gas on it's way north in the late 1930s as submitted by Norwood Bryan Sr. The driver is unidentified by Dennis Deese is to the left. The station he stopped was on Raeford Road. It was said that the man had come from the West Coast.
Provided By Norwood Bryan Sr.
An aerial view of Treasure City and William H. Owen Elementary school on Raeford Road on Jan. 5, 1965, in Fayetteville.
An aerial view of Treasure City and William H. Owen Elementary school on Raeford Road on Jan. 5, 1965, in Fayetteville.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
An aerial view of Tallywood Shopping Center on Raeford Road on Jan. 5, 1965, in Fayetteville.
An aerial view of Tallywood Shopping Center on Raeford Road on Jan. 5, 1965, in Fayetteville.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Two soldiers fill up at a gas station on Raeford Road on Feb. 15, 1974.
Two soldiers fill up at a gas station on Raeford Road on Feb. 15, 1974.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
City police and residents push cars up a snow covered Raeford Road in the 1970s.
City police and residents push cars up a snow covered Raeford Road in the 1970s.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Highway Patrol officers stop cars on Raeford Road at Hoke Loop Road on Oct. 16, 1975.
Highway Patrol officers stop cars on Raeford Road at Hoke Loop Road on Oct. 16, 1975.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Arran Circle, off of Raeford Road, on May 12, 1977.
Arran Circle, off of Raeford Road, on May 12, 1977.
Bill Shaw, The Fayetteville Observer
Bullard Furniture on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on July 24, 1979.
Bullard Furniture on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on July 24, 1979.
Billy Fisher, The Fayetteville Observer
Goodyear blimp over Raeford Road and Ravenhill Drive in Fayetteville on May 10, 1980.
Goodyear blimp over Raeford Road and Ravenhill Drive in Fayetteville on May 10, 1980.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Car accident on Raeford Road at Skibo Road in Fayetteville on May 22, 1980.
Car accident on Raeford Road at Skibo Road in Fayetteville on May 22, 1980.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Aerial view of Raeford Road and the construction of All-American Freeway in the late 1970s.
Aerial view of Raeford Road and the construction of All-American Freeway in the late 1970s.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Sunset seen from All-American Expressway bridge over Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Sept. 26, 1980.
Sunset seen from All-American Expressway bridge over Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Sept. 26, 1980.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Striking Air traffic controllers in parking lot off Raeford Road on Aug. 6, 1981.
Striking Air traffic controllers in parking lot off Raeford Road on Aug. 6, 1981.
Cramer Gallimore, The Fayetteville Observer
Diane Maneul gets gas at Kwik Mart off Raeford Road on March 23, 1982.
Diane Maneul gets gas at Kwik Mart off Raeford Road on March 23, 1982.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
The sun sets Oct. 6, 1983, on Raeford Road.
The sun sets Oct. 6, 1983, on Raeford Road.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Raeford Road from All-American Expressway on Feb. 12, 1986.
Raeford Road from All-American Expressway on Feb. 12, 1986.
Cramer Gallimore, The Fayetteville Observer
A traffic signal is put in place at Raeford Road and Sandalwood Drive on Aug.11, 1986.
A traffic signal is put in place at Raeford Road and Sandalwood Drive on Aug.11, 1986.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Kid doing tricks on bike on Raeford Road on Aug.15, 1986.
Kid doing tricks on bike on Raeford Road on Aug.15, 1986.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
An aerial view of Raeford Road near Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville on June 11, 1987.
An aerial view of Raeford Road near Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville on June 11, 1987.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Thomas Smith and John Rhodes smooth the concrete as Ed Cooper pours it while laying new sidewalks on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Nov. 6, 1989.
Thomas Smith and John Rhodes smooth the concrete as Ed Cooper pours it while laying new sidewalks on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Nov. 6, 1989.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
Johnathon’s Restaurant on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Jan. 1, 1990.
Johnathon’s Restaurant on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Jan. 1, 1990.
Cramer Gallimore, The Fayetteville Observer
Heavy machinery works on a set of railroad tracks on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on April 23, 1990.
Heavy machinery works on a set of railroad tracks on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on April 23, 1990.
Cramer Gallimore, The Fayetteville Observer
Mike Gray paints a 16-foot tall wooden Christmas tree at a Christmas tree lot on the corner of Bunce and Raeford roads in Fayetteville on Nov. 28, 1992.
Mike Gray paints a 16-foot tall wooden Christmas tree at a Christmas tree lot on the corner of Bunce and Raeford roads in Fayetteville on Nov. 28, 1992.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville Police officer A. Thompson takes information from a van involved in a two-car accident on Raeford Road, near Tallywood Shopping Center, on Jan. 13, 1994.
Fayetteville Police officer A. Thompson takes information from a van involved in a two-car accident on Raeford Road, near Tallywood Shopping Center, on Jan. 13, 1994.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
A car sits off Raeford Road after being involved in a five car wreck, near Cablevision, on Feb. 24, 1994.
A car sits off Raeford Road after being involved in a five car wreck, near Cablevision, on Feb. 24, 1994.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
Car accident on Raeford Road on March 5, 1994.
Car accident on Raeford Road on March 5, 1994.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Garo’s Pizza on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Nov. 23, 1994.
Garo’s Pizza on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Nov. 23, 1994.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
McKeever Murray of OS Steel Erectors works on welding of the three story building at the corners of Raeford Road and Ravenhill Drive. The building is going to be New Century Bank.
McKeever Murray of OS Steel Erectors works on welding of the three story building at the corners of Raeford Road and Ravenhill Drive. The building is going to be New Century Bank.
Tracy Wilcox, The Fayetteville Observer
From the top of a fire truck, a Cumberland County firefighter battles flames early Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, at the Beauty Spot Missionary Baptist Church on Old Raeford Rd. The two-alarm fire was reported at 2:20 a.m. The steeple fell at about 3:10 a.m.
From the top of a fire truck, a Cumberland County firefighter battles flames early Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, at the Beauty Spot Missionary Baptist Church on Old Raeford Rd. The two-alarm fire was reported at 2:20 a.m. The steeple fell at about 3:10 a.m.
Tracy Wilcox, The Fayetteville Observer
Putt Putt Golf Course on Raeford Road. Opened in 1961, closed in 1968. At right is John Tillman, manager of the course. This is the first hole on Course 1.
Putt Putt Golf Course on Raeford Road. Opened in 1961, closed in 1968. At right is John Tillman, manager of the course. This is the first hole on Course 1.
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Seventeen-year-old Courtney Morris, left, and Shannon Lane, 16, wait for the Def Leppard concert at the Wal-Mart on Raeford Road to start, July 31, 2002.
Seventeen-year-old Courtney Morris, left, and Shannon Lane, 16, wait for the Def Leppard concert at the Wal-Mart on Raeford Road to start, July 31, 2002.
Ethan Hyman, The Fayetteville Observer
Lead singer Joe Elliott, left, and guitarist Phil Collen with Def Leppard play during a free concert at the Walmart on Raeford Road Wednesday, July 31, 2002. The band played an eight-song set in support of their new album.
Lead singer Joe Elliott, left, and guitarist Phil Collen with Def Leppard play during a free concert at the Walmart on Raeford Road Wednesday, July 31, 2002. The band played an eight-song set in support of their new album.
Ethan Hyman, The Fayetteville Observer
Ricky Williams with Paris-Potter Management walks away after working on demolishing the KFC on Raeford Road Friday, August. 23, 2002. They started demolishing the building on Monday and hope to have a new KFC open by Thanksgiving.
Ricky Williams with Paris-Potter Management walks away after working on demolishing the KFC on Raeford Road Friday, August. 23, 2002. They started demolishing the building on Monday and hope to have a new KFC open by Thanksgiving.
Ethan Hyman, The Fayetteville Observer
Shawn Chavis directs traffic at the intersection of Raeford Rd. and Hope Mills Rd. during Monday evening's brief power outage because the stop lights were out, Oct. 6, 2002. Chavis, the manager at The Car Exchange located at that intersection, said he decided to start directing traffic after he looked out the window and saw traffic backed up. "Nobody was yielding," he said.
Shawn Chavis directs traffic at the intersection of Raeford Rd. and Hope Mills Rd. during Monday evening's brief power outage because the stop lights were out, Oct. 6, 2002. Chavis, the manager at The Car Exchange located at that intersection, said he decided to start directing traffic after he looked out the window and saw traffic backed up. "Nobody was yielding," he said.
Jason Arthurs, The Fayetteville Observer
Rose Marie Heflin sweeps water away from her booth at The Great American Market Place on Raeford Road on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002.. Heflin was among a handful of vendors who set up booths and sold goods despite the wet weather this weekend.
Rose Marie Heflin sweeps water away from her booth at The Great American Market Place on Raeford Road on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002.. Heflin was among a handful of vendors who set up booths and sold goods despite the wet weather this weekend.
Jason Frizzelle, The Fayetteville Observer
Fayetteville firemen in green Hazardous Materials suits examine an Altman Oil Co. truck that was leaking home heating oil after it was rear-ended by a concrete truck at the intersection of Skibo and Raeford roads Wednesday, February. 19, 2003. Traffic from all three directions were stopped for hours while the cleanup took place.
Fayetteville firemen in green Hazardous Materials suits examine an Altman Oil Co. truck that was leaking home heating oil after it was rear-ended by a concrete truck at the intersection of Skibo and Raeford roads Wednesday, February. 19, 2003. Traffic from all three directions were stopped for hours while the cleanup took place.
Steve Hebert, The Fayetteville Observer
Jason Bryant washes the underside of his Jeep at Wet Willies Car Wash on Raeford Road on Saturday, October. 11, 2003. Bryant said he washes heavy mud off the Jeep at the car wash because of the mess it makes in his driveway.
Jason Bryant washes the underside of his Jeep at Wet Willies Car Wash on Raeford Road on Saturday, October. 11, 2003. Bryant said he washes heavy mud off the Jeep at the car wash because of the mess it makes in his driveway.
Jason Arthurs, The Fayetteville Observer
Two Highway Patrolmen investigate a two-car accident on Hoke Loop Road near Raeford Road. The accident occurred at approximately 7:35 am, Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2003.
Two Highway Patrolmen investigate a two-car accident on Hoke Loop Road near Raeford Road. The accident occurred at approximately 7:35 am, Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2003.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
John Fett, right, drags his family's Christmas tree while his 7-year-old son J.T. tries to keep warm. The two shopped Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Pate's Christmas Trees on Raeford Road.
John Fett, right, drags his family's Christmas tree while his 7-year-old son J.T. tries to keep warm. The two shopped Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Pate's Christmas Trees on Raeford Road.
Jason Arthurs, The Fayetteville Observer
This is a line of cars waiting to get off of the All-American Freeway at Raeford Road on Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 2004.
This is a line of cars waiting to get off of the All-American Freeway at Raeford Road on Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 2004.
Jason Arthurs, The Fayetteville Observer
Nate Johnson, playing the role of a 'sinner', approaches Mike Flex, playing the role of 'Jesus', at the Walmart Supercenter off Raeford Road and Gillis Hill Road Sunday, April 4, 2004. The pair are part of the First United Pentecostal Church drama club. They were promoting an Easter program at the church April 9-11.
Nate Johnson, playing the role of a 'sinner', approaches Mike Flex, playing the role of 'Jesus', at the Walmart Supercenter off Raeford Road and Gillis Hill Road Sunday, April 4, 2004. The pair are part of the First United Pentecostal Church drama club. They were promoting an Easter program at the church April 9-11.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Rescue workers wave to an emergency vehicle as it passes an accident they are working on at the intersection of Raeford Road and Ireland Drive, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 6, 2004.
Rescue workers wave to an emergency vehicle as it passes an accident they are working on at the intersection of Raeford Road and Ireland Drive, at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 6, 2004.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
Gas prices can be seen on the street side sign as a customer fills up his car at the Exxon gas station on the corner of Raeford and McPhee roads in Fayetteville Sunday, May 9, 2004.
Gas prices can be seen on the street side sign as a customer fills up his car at the Exxon gas station on the corner of Raeford and McPhee roads in Fayetteville Sunday, May 9, 2004.
Steve Hebert, The Fayetteville Observer
A sign for a nail salon adjacent to a cemetery on Raeford Road looks as if it's referring to the cemetery at first glance, June 26, 2004
A sign for a nail salon adjacent to a cemetery on Raeford Road looks as if it's referring to the cemetery at first glance, June 26, 2004
Lee Adams, The Fayetteville Observer
Fans of WWE wrestler, Kurt Angle, reach for free merchandise while waiting in line for his autograph on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Lafayette Ford on Raeford Road.
Fans of WWE wrestler, Kurt Angle, reach for free merchandise while waiting in line for his autograph on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Lafayette Ford on Raeford Road.
Tracy Wilcox, The Fayetteville Observer
Traffic flys by on Raeford Road as Jonathan King holds a sign in front of Fastlink Communication, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2004.
Traffic flys by on Raeford Road as Jonathan King holds a sign in front of Fastlink Communication, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2004.
Steve Aldridge, The Fayetteville Observer
Alex Shaw, a fifth grader at Brentwood Elementary, walks to school down Raeford Road after missing the bus on Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2005.
Alex Shaw, a fifth grader at Brentwood Elementary, walks to school down Raeford Road after missing the bus on Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2005.
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Kathy McGirt edges around grave markers at Lafayette Memorial Park on Raeford Road on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. McGirt said she enjoys working in the cemetary. "It's quiet," she said," don't nobody bother you."
Kathy McGirt edges around grave markers at Lafayette Memorial Park on Raeford Road on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. McGirt said she enjoys working in the cemetary. "It's quiet," she said," don't nobody bother you."
David Smith, The Fayetteville Observer
Chris Scott stands on the corner of Raeford and Brighton Roads Friday, June 3, 2005, trying to sell his five Rottweiler and pit bull mixed puppies for $50 a puppy.
Chris Scott stands on the corner of Raeford and Brighton Roads Friday, June 3, 2005, trying to sell his five Rottweiler and pit bull mixed puppies for $50 a puppy.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Reginald McIver, an equipment operator for the city of Fayetteville, works to secure some sod being places at the welcome sign to the city on Raeford Road near 71st High School Monday morning, August. 22, 2005.
Reginald McIver, an equipment operator for the city of Fayetteville, works to secure some sod being places at the welcome sign to the city on Raeford Road near 71st High School Monday morning, August. 22, 2005.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Beck's Romance Motel on Raeford Road gets demolished to make way for new commercial property, Oct. 12, 2005.
Beck's Romance Motel on Raeford Road gets demolished to make way for new commercial property, Oct. 12, 2005.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Danielle Keller gets her hair styled by hair stylist Suzanne Williams Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Tangles hair salon on Raeford Road. Keller was getting her hair done for a military ball.
Danielle Keller gets her hair styled by hair stylist Suzanne Williams Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005, at Tangles hair salon on Raeford Road. Keller was getting her hair done for a military ball.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Cliff Pilson, 14, of Cameron, takes a break while waiting for customers to buy his sweet potatoes and collards Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2005, on Raeford Road.
Cliff Pilson, 14, of Cameron, takes a break while waiting for customers to buy his sweet potatoes and collards Saturday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2005, on Raeford Road.
Stephanie Bruce, The Fayetteville Observer
A construction worker secures a cross beam to the structure of the new sanctuary at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Thursday, March 23, 2006, on Raeford Road. Construction will be complete sometime in October.
A construction worker secures a cross beam to the structure of the new sanctuary at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Thursday, March 23, 2006, on Raeford Road. Construction will be complete sometime in October.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Lamar Advertising employee Stephen Johnson smooths out a section of the Priscilla's Lingerie billboard he puts up over a McDonalds sweet tea advertisement, on a billboard on Raeford Road, June 22, 2006.
Lamar Advertising employee Stephen Johnson smooths out a section of the Priscilla's Lingerie billboard he puts up over a McDonalds sweet tea advertisement, on a billboard on Raeford Road, June 22, 2006.
Tania Savayan, The Fayetteville Observer
Donell Judd, bottom, and Kwan Davis dry off a truck Monday, July 17, 2006, at Hank's Car Wash on Raeford Road.
Donell Judd, bottom, and Kwan Davis dry off a truck Monday, July 17, 2006, at Hank's Car Wash on Raeford Road.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Edward Morrison holds up a sign protesting against Smithfield Friday, July 21, 2006, on Raeford Road in front of Harris Teeter.
Edward Morrison holds up a sign protesting against Smithfield Friday, July 21, 2006, on Raeford Road in front of Harris Teeter.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Mark Williams, right, plays with his wife's medical service dog, Roxie, as his wife, Eve Williams, carries a Christmas wreath Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Carolina Market nursery on Raeford Road. Williams stopped at the nursery to pick up a load of hay for his yard and couple Christmas wreaths.
Mark Williams, right, plays with his wife's medical service dog, Roxie, as his wife, Eve Williams, carries a Christmas wreath Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Carolina Market nursery on Raeford Road. Williams stopped at the nursery to pick up a load of hay for his yard and couple Christmas wreaths.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
A Ford pick up truck and Volkswagen were involved in a traffic accident on Raeford Road, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
A Ford pick up truck and Volkswagen were involved in a traffic accident on Raeford Road, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
People eat at the Waffle House on Raeford Road on July 7, 2007.
People eat at the Waffle House on Raeford Road on July 7, 2007.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Reedo Corbitt takes a break on the base of an EXXON sign at the corner of Raeford and Hope Mills Rd. as he takes the first of three sets of dogs he breeds on their daily walk on Sept. 7, 2007.
Reedo Corbitt takes a break on the base of an EXXON sign at the corner of Raeford and Hope Mills Rd. as he takes the first of three sets of dogs he breeds on their daily walk on Sept. 7, 2007.
Nick Pironio, The Fayetteville Observer
People exit the Blockbuster on Raeford Road on Nov. 8, 2007.
People exit the Blockbuster on Raeford Road on Nov. 8, 2007.
Marc Hall, The Fayetteville Observer
Ember Davis, 7, and her sister Autumn, 4, wait for medical attention after the car they were riding in flipped over on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2007. The girl's father Norman Davis who was driving, and their brother Norman Davis II, were also in the car. All four family members escaped serious injury; no one was taken to the hospital.
Ember Davis, 7, and her sister Autumn, 4, wait for medical attention after the car they were riding in flipped over on Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2007. The girl's father Norman Davis who was driving, and their brother Norman Davis II, were also in the car. All four family members escaped serious injury; no one was taken to the hospital.
Staff Photo, The Fayetteville Observer
Douglas Bryd High School perform at the newly Remodeled Food Lion, Raeford Road near Ireland Drive, on Jan. 28, 2009.
Douglas Bryd High School perform at the newly Remodeled Food Lion, Raeford Road near Ireland Drive, on Jan. 28, 2009.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Business signs along Raeford Road in Fayetteville, Aug. 8, 2008.
Business signs along Raeford Road in Fayetteville, Aug. 8, 2008.
Octavio Jones, The Fayetteville Observer
Chris Malloy (she calls herself" the worker bee") waters the fall mums Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at The Yellow Finch on Raeford Road.
Chris Malloy (she calls herself" the worker bee") waters the fall mums Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at The Yellow Finch on Raeford Road.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Fred Babbitt adds a finishing wax to a BMW at Custom Car Care on Raeford Road on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2009. Babbitt has run the shop since it opened.
Fred Babbitt adds a finishing wax to a BMW at Custom Car Care on Raeford Road on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2009. Babbitt has run the shop since it opened.
Shane Dunlap, The Fayetteville Observer
Chris Lantz, left, carves a log sculpture of a bear while Angie Schroth watches. Lantz sometimes works on orders alongside Raeford Road for his business Xtreme Creations and he was showing Schroth how to carve on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
Chris Lantz, left, carves a log sculpture of a bear while Angie Schroth watches. Lantz sometimes works on orders alongside Raeford Road for his business Xtreme Creations and he was showing Schroth how to carve on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
Shane Dunlap, The Fayetteville Observer
Officer Randy Sessoms talks with a man about a red light that he just ran on Raeford Road, June 11, 2010.
Officer Randy Sessoms talks with a man about a red light that he just ran on Raeford Road, June 11, 2010.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
The Cumberland County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board plans to open a new liquor store in this shuttered Hollywood Video store by Westside Village shopping Center on Raeford Road at Gillis Hill Road, Sept. 3, 2010. It will replace a smaller store in nearby Westin Centre.
The Cumberland County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board plans to open a new liquor store in this shuttered Hollywood Video store by Westside Village shopping Center on Raeford Road at Gillis Hill Road, Sept. 3, 2010. It will replace a smaller store in nearby Westin Centre.
Paul Woolverton, The Fayetteville Observer
A three car accident took place early Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, near the intersection of Raeford Rd and Sandalwood Drive in Fayetteville. A woman was injured and taken by ambulance from the scene.
A three car accident took place early Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, near the intersection of Raeford Rd and Sandalwood Drive in Fayetteville. A woman was injured and taken by ambulance from the scene.
Emma Tannenbaum, The Fayetteville Observer
A consultant says much of Raeford Road in Fayetteville needs a raised, grassy median to reduce left-hand turns and car accidents. This photo was taken from the All American bridge that goes over Raeford Road, October. 27, 2010.
A consultant says much of Raeford Road in Fayetteville needs a raised, grassy median to reduce left-hand turns and car accidents. This photo was taken from the All American bridge that goes over Raeford Road, October. 27, 2010.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
John Russell paints the building at the Showroom Square on Raeford Road, Feb. 7, 2011. He is the owner of Russell's Paint & Construction.
John Russell paints the building at the Showroom Square on Raeford Road, Feb. 7, 2011. He is the owner of Russell's Paint & Construction.
Marcus Castro, The Fayetteville Observer
Karen Campbell places a saddle onto "Rajah" as she sets up for pony and horse rides along Raeford Road, Dec. 19, 2011. Campbell's organization, Pony and Friends, give pony rides to kids to raise money to help injured animals.
Karen Campbell places a saddle onto "Rajah" as she sets up for pony and horse rides along Raeford Road, Dec. 19, 2011. Campbell's organization, Pony and Friends, give pony rides to kids to raise money to help injured animals.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
John and Melba Trioli enjoy the new Dunkin Doughnuts on Raeford Road Friday March 21, 2012.
John and Melba Trioli enjoy the new Dunkin Doughnuts on Raeford Road Friday March 21, 2012.
Amanda Berg, The Fayetteville Observer
Dre moves around a sign advertising American Gold Parties Wednesday, April 18, 2012, on Raeford Road.
Dre moves around a sign advertising American Gold Parties Wednesday, April 18, 2012, on Raeford Road.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
For decades, Martin Rasmussen has had a huge wooden sign in his front yard of his Raeford Road home that says, "Abortion Stops a Beating Heart." Photo taken on Nov. 7, 2012.
For decades, Martin Rasmussen has had a huge wooden sign in his front yard of his Raeford Road home that says, "Abortion Stops a Beating Heart." Photo taken on Nov. 7, 2012.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Womack Army Medical Center Honor Guard post the colors during the groundbreaking ceremony for new Fayetteville VA Health Care Center located 7300 South Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Monday June 24, 2013.
Womack Army Medical Center Honor Guard post the colors during the groundbreaking ceremony for new Fayetteville VA Health Care Center located 7300 South Raeford Road in Fayetteville on Monday June 24, 2013.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
A snow plow works Raeford Road near Gillis Hill Road on Jan. 4, 2018.
A snow plow works Raeford Road near Gillis Hill Road on Jan. 4, 2018.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer
Three abandoned vehicles sit in the median of Raeford Road on Jan. 4, 2018 while other drivers stay in a clear lane. Early morning driving caused icy roads and many drivers to get stuck or lose control of their cars.
Three abandoned vehicles sit in the median of Raeford Road on Jan. 4, 2018 while other drivers stay in a clear lane. Early morning driving caused icy roads and many drivers to get stuck or lose control of their cars.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer
Robert Hair (left) and Jamin Brookes who work for King Signs replace placards on the main sign post at the Montclaire Place center on Raeford road on a very cold afternoon on Jan. 3, 2014.
Robert Hair (left) and Jamin Brookes who work for King Signs replace placards on the main sign post at the Montclaire Place center on Raeford road on a very cold afternoon on Jan. 3, 2014.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Jeremy Rogers, dressed in a chicken suit talks with Paul Paschal as he promotes Spinners Pizza on Raeford Road Thursday, June 16, 2014. He was across the intersection from where the Chick-fil-A cow was pushing chicken sandwiches at the newly opened restaurant.
Jeremy Rogers, dressed in a chicken suit talks with Paul Paschal as he promotes Spinners Pizza on Raeford Road Thursday, June 16, 2014. He was across the intersection from where the Chick-fil-A cow was pushing chicken sandwiches at the newly opened restaurant.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
Jose uses a sander to sand away paint, Monday, June 30, 2014, on a building that will be home to Blackstone Smokehouse and Pub on the corner of Raeford Road and Purdue Drive.
Jose uses a sander to sand away paint, Monday, June 30, 2014, on a building that will be home to Blackstone Smokehouse and Pub on the corner of Raeford Road and Purdue Drive.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Dressed as a pirate, Jonathan Trecastro attempts to entice motorists on Raeford Road to stop at the Halloween Express store Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014.
Dressed as a pirate, Jonathan Trecastro attempts to entice motorists on Raeford Road to stop at the Halloween Express store Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
A van rests on a Honda after an accident on Raeford Road at Strickland Bridge Road early Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. The van struck a pedestrian before coming to rest on the car.
A van rests on a Honda after an accident on Raeford Road at Strickland Bridge Road early Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. The van struck a pedestrian before coming to rest on the car.
Cindy Burnham, The Fayetteville Observer
Workers work on the Walmart sign while shoppers come and go at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market on Raeford Road, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015.
Workers work on the Walmart sign while shoppers come and go at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market on Raeford Road, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
One of Fayetteville's newest red light cameras keeps watch for red light violations at the intersection of Raeford Road and Bunce Road on Oct. 6, 2015. The camera targets eastbound traffic on Raeford Road.
One of Fayetteville's newest red light cameras keeps watch for red light violations at the intersection of Raeford Road and Bunce Road on Oct. 6, 2015. The camera targets eastbound traffic on Raeford Road.
Johnny Horne, The Fayetteville Observer
The first car to turn left from Raeford Road onto Glensford Drive extention after the road opened on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, was a 1936 Buick.
The first car to turn left from Raeford Road onto Glensford Drive extention after the road opened on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, was a 1936 Buick.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
People wait in line at the ABC store on Raeford and Gillis roads to get a picture taken with Rapper 50 Cent, who is in town to promote Effen Vodka for which he is a spoke person, March 17, 2016.
People wait in line at the ABC store on Raeford and Gillis roads to get a picture taken with Rapper 50 Cent, who is in town to promote Effen Vodka for which he is a spoke person, March 17, 2016.
Raul R. Rubiera, The Fayetteville Observer
Carla Pomales, right, and Limarie Rivera pick out flowers for their yards on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Carolina Market on Raeford Road.
Carla Pomales, right, and Limarie Rivera pick out flowers for their yards on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Carolina Market on Raeford Road.
Photo By Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Carlye Pleasant, center, watches as her daughters, Campbell, 9, and Emory, 6, attempt to pick out pumpkins on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Carolina Market on Raeford Road.
Carlye Pleasant, center, watches as her daughters, Campbell, 9, and Emory, 6, attempt to pick out pumpkins on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Carolina Market on Raeford Road.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Deborah Shepard, left, and Keith Melvin load donated bikes into a U-haul for the Bicycle Man Community Outreach Project on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, on Raeford Road.
Deborah Shepard, left, and Keith Melvin load donated bikes into a U-haul for the Bicycle Man Community Outreach Project on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, on Raeford Road.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
A Seventy-First High School student crosses Raeford Road at the intersection of Graham Road as traffic backs up at the light on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.
A Seventy-First High School student crosses Raeford Road at the intersection of Graham Road as traffic backs up at the light on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Vice President Mike Pence's motorcade on Raeford Road as it brings him to Highland Country Club on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Pence was the headliner of a luncheon to raise money for Republican 9th Congressional District candidate Dan Bishop.
Vice President Mike Pence's motorcade on Raeford Road as it brings him to Highland Country Club on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Pence was the headliner of a luncheon to raise money for Republican 9th Congressional District candidate Dan Bishop.
Paul Woolverton, The Fayetteville Observer
A truck was overturned and the driver removed with jaws of life as the roof of the cab was cut away after a two car crash at Raeford Road and Purdue Drive on Sept. 6, 2019. The driver of the truck was responsive while being transferred to an ambulance.
A truck was overturned and the driver removed with jaws of life as the roof of the cab was cut away after a two car crash at Raeford Road and Purdue Drive on Sept. 6, 2019. The driver of the truck was responsive while being transferred to an ambulance.
Melissa Sue Gerrits, The Fayetteville Observer
Marchers make their way down Raeford Road during the "1,000 Man March" on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Marchers make their way down Raeford Road during the "1,000 Man March" on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer
Workers remove the covering on the I-295 on ramp sign on Raeford Road as they prepare to open up a 2.7-mile segment of the I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop between Raeford and Cliffdale Roads on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
Workers remove the covering on the I-295 on ramp sign on Raeford Road as they prepare to open up a 2.7-mile segment of the I-295 Fayetteville Outer Loop between Raeford and Cliffdale Roads on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
Andrew Craft, The Fayetteville Observer