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Fayetteville Observer

Fayetteville Observer

Breaking News + eNewspaper

183 ratings
34 reviews
With Ads
⚽ Sports
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2018
  • September 26, 2026

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Developer

USA TODAY Co., Inc.
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Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and powerful photography. Get breaking news alerts, sports coverage, and a digital replica of the print edition. Customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

✓In-depth local journalism
✓Breaking news and alerts
✓Sports coverage
✓eNewspaper replica
✓Offline reading
✓Customizable experience
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Fayetteville Observer. Based on 183 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 31 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great local news
  • 👍Smooth app navigation (some users)
  • 👍Good for hometown news
  • 👍Archives are great
  • 👍Push notifications for breaking news
  • 👍Fast digital updates

Negative things

  • 👎Hard to cancel subscription
  • 👎Difficult to read the paper
  • 👎Content not impressive/same day to day
  • 👎Missing icons on iPad
  • 👎Billing issues/bait and switch
  • 👎Tired of notifications for subscriber-only articles
  • 👎Faux newspaper version is horrid
  • 👎App doesn't update fast enough
  • 👎Logins need fixing
  • 👎Missing daily crosswords
  • 👎Refuse to pay for content
  • 👎App is full of ads
  • 👎Collects user data
  • 👎Stories are reprints
  • 👎Terrible rag with junk digital ads
  • 👎Eliminated e-edition without notice
  • 👎Customer service is a joke
  • 👎App does not work/will not load
  • 👎Crashes on opening
  • 👎Not user friendly
  • 👎No comics
  • 👎No access to past editions
  • 👎Can't see newspaper like paper edition
  • 👎Glitzy graphic-laden website
  • 👎Hate this format
  • 👎Don't ask for login info
  • 👎Paying for free news?
  • 👎Local news is mostly recycled AP stories
  • 👎Little local info in articles
  • 👎Locked down interesting articles
  • 👎Missing crime report/recent arrests
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What's New in Fayetteville Observer

8.13.2

September 26, 2026

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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User reviews

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E-news

On time, informative, covers a wide spectrum of topics.
yougot to be jokingyougot to be joking

Not easily cancels

It is like moving a mountain to to cancel this online newspaper!
Its a scam.
MaribethsmomMaribethsmom

I just want to read the paper!

This app makes it so hard to see the paper! I do not want to be siloed into topics, or forced to see a side by side the mini paper and individual articles enlarged.
Publisher is not responsive to queries.
Llaidlaw1Llaidlaw1

Paid subscription should be better

Not many news outlets are paid for. I’m finally paying to see and so far not impressed with news. Same things day to day. Be more aggressive with your articles and content.
benfaz45benfaz45

iPad issue

Can no longer read the e newspaper on iPad. Missing icons on iPad. Called to report it and was told it will be fixed. Still not fixed
Fay ObFay Ob
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Cannot read e-newspaper on iPad

Bug

Missing icons on iPad

Bug

App doesn't work half the time

Bug

Cannot enlarge screen when reading an article

Bug

App will not load

Bug

App crashes on opening

Bug

Login issues

Bug

Faux newspaper version is horrid

Bug
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Requested Features

13 requests

Make cancellation easier

Feature

Improve app navigation to allow reading the paper directly

Feature

More aggressive and varied articles/content

Feature

Fix iPad issues with missing icons

Feature

Provide clearer billing information and honor trial periods

Feature

Allow users to choose preferred reading format (e.g., e-edition)

Feature

Include daily crosswords and allow printing

Feature

Fix login issues

Feature

Return the e-edition to the app

Feature

Allow screen enlargement for articles

Feature

Bring back the old app/e-edition format

Feature

Allow downloading 7 days of newspapers

Feature

Include crime report/recent arrests

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does the Fayetteville Observer app offer?

The app provides in-depth local journalism, including coverage of community events, sports from high school to professional levels, and powerful photography. It also features a digital replica of the print edition, similar to the eNewspaper.

How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving favorite stories, adjusting text size for readability, utilizing a night mode for comfortable viewing, and reading content offline. These options are designed to make accessing the news that matters to you easier.

What are the subscription details for this app?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

Is this app available on different devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering the eNewspaper just like the print edition but accessible digitally. It also provides access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

Can I get real-time updates from the app?

Yes, the app delivers real-time notifications for breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts. These notifications can be tailored to your specific interests, ensuring you receive the information most relevant to you.