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Aug 7, 2026

Robins & Morton, FirstHealth mark topping out of new $50M addition, renovation at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke

The 50,000-square-foot facility will include a two-story addition for patient rooms, medical office building expansion, improvements to the existing infrastructure and several interior renovations. ...

Aug 6, 2026

Sandhills Community College to open workforce trades building this fall

Members of the Board of Trustees at Sandhills Community College unanimously voted on Aug. 4 in favor of leasing a new workforce trades building in Raeford, NC, to support the community’s interest and desire to fill positions in Hoke County for area b ...

Aug 6, 2026

Hoke County Schools holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new high school building

The new school is roughly 145,000 square feet. It was designed by SfL+a Architects and constructed by Metcon Buildings & Construction in collaboration with J&K General Contractors. ...

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

Posted Apr 1, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026

MU launches new professions-focused programs

Photo provided by MUMethodist University is once again preparing students for emerging opportunities in health sciences and technology-driven fields by introducing new programs that include:Majors in Public Health, Health Science and CybersecurityCon ...

Aug 5, 2026

UNCP Neuroscientist Ben Bahr receives Sigma Xi Wyatt Technology Transfer Award for Alzheimer’s research

The award recognizes Bahr’s years of research aimed at developing an affordable and easy-to-take oral treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. ...

Aug 5, 2026

Jonathon Lewis of Moore County Chamber completes third year at Institute for Organization Management

Director of Membership Development for the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Jonathon Lewis, has recently completed his third year at the Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens. ...

Aug 5, 2026

Cumberland County NC Cooperative Extension welcomes new livestock agent

Reagan Bustabad has joined Cumberland County NC Cooperative Extension as a livestock agent. Bustabad is a Sampson County native raised on a commercial producer farm outside of Clinton, N.C. ...

Aug 5, 2026

MU scores 100% pass rate on national nursing exam

The Methodist University Bachelor of Science in Nursing’s Class of 2026 has earned a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). ...

Aug 5, 2026

FirstHealth CEO Mickey W. Foster receives AHA Grassroots Champion Award

The AHA’s Grassroots Champion Award recognizes hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s role in the community, have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for hospitals and are tireless advocates for hospitals and patients. ...


In The Current Issue

Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.