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Jun 23, 2026

New School of Medicine to hold open house for entire community

Photo provided by Methodist UniversityAll community members, prospective students, healthcare professionals, educators and local leaders are invited to experience North Carolina’s newest medical school during the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley ...

Jun 23, 2026

Fayetteville native and Army Veteran expands ICAN Clothes into Navy Exchanges worldwide

Kelsey BattleArmy Veteran, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and Fayetteville native Kelsey Battle is celebrating a major milestone as his inspirational apparel brand, ICAN Clothes, launches in 23 participating Navy Exchange (NEXCOM) locations world ...

Jun 23, 2026

From Haymount to Hoke: Haymount Truck Stop announces second location coming to Hoke County in 2027

The new spot will be located outside of the Bedford neighborhood in Hoke County. Though not in Haymount, the new location will retain the name Haymount Truck Stop. ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

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Jun 22, 2026

Fayetteville Fire hosts women in fire service recruitment event

The Fayetteville Fire Department will host its sixth Annual Women in Fire Service Day recruiting event on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is for women interested in joining the fire service or learning more about becoming a firefig ...

Jun 19, 2026

James Trading Company acquires Sampson Farmers Hardware in Clinton

Logo courtesy of James Trading CompanyJames Trading Company is proud to announce the acquisition of Sampson Farmers Hardware, a business whose roots run deep in the history of Clinton and Sampson County and whose commitment to customer service has be ...

Jun 19, 2026

Community invited to celebrate groundbreaking of SCC’s new Health Sciences Building

Sampson Community College proudly invites the community to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health Sciences building on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be hosted on west campus, where the new building will be constructed. ...

Jun 19, 2026

Moore County Airport breaks ground on two new corporate hangars

The Moore County Airport recently celebrated the groundbreaking of two new corporate aircraft hangars that will further strengthen the airport’s role as a regional business aviation hub and support economic investment throughout Moore County. ...

Jun 19, 2026

May 2026 housing market update: Inventory continues to grow as pending sales rise

May’s data points to a regional housing market that remains active, but more balanced and selective than the highly compressed market conditions seen in recent years. ...

Jun 18, 2026

Fayetteville nonprofit launches mobile food trailer to train men rebuilding their lives in culinary arts

The initiative will bring freshly prepared meals directly to underserved areas while providing hands-on culinary job training and career pathways for men rebuilding their lives after homelessness and poverty. ...


In The Current Issue

Community questions: Discussions begin within the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. about potential casino project

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri


Unlocking innovations: Emerging Technology Institute hosts USSOCOM Technical Experimentation

This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO


Barrier-free financial education: Money Box Academy expands its reach through support from local government and nonprofit organizations

Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the