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Aug 20, 2026

Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear donates 4,000 backpacks to Cumberland County Schools

The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear has been working to prepare the youth of today for a year of success. From Monday Aug. 10 - Friday Aug. 14, the club distributed 4,000 backpacks to 37 schools across Cumberland County. ...

Aug 20, 2026

The future of education: Fayetteville State University unveils new College of Education building with official ribbon cutting

Squeeze in! FSU gathers supporters of the project to share in the ribbon cutting. A new facility, over a year and $69.3 million dollars in the making, has officially opened its doors to future educators getting their degrees at Fayetteville Stat ...

Aug 20, 2026

ATEX Technologies offers pre-employment workshop with Sandhills Community College

Weaving of product offered by ATEX. Photo courtesy of ATEX.ATEX Technologies is offering a two-day Pre-employment Workshop for three positions including Intricate Assembly Technician, Rewrite Quality Inspection Technician and Weave Technician for 2nd ...

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

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. However,
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Aug 20, 2026

Road closure starts Aug. 24 for Hoke County widening project

N.C. Department of Transportation crews are set to close part of a Hoke County road for nearly two months starting next week as part of the ongoing N.C. 211 widening project. Starting Aug. 24 at 7 a.m., a section of Turnpike Road will close near ...

Aug 20, 2026

Harnett County drainage improvement requires temporary detour

N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews in Harnett County plan to close a portion of Overhills Road from 8 a.m. on Aug. 24 until the afternoon of Aug. 28 to replace a drainage pipe. ...

Aug 19, 2026

Fayetteville nonprofit breaks ground on Inasmuch Village, a permanent housing community for homeless Veterans

Pictured left to right: Craig Morrison, Linda Ruff and Ralph Huff. Photo by GFBJThis morning, Aug. 19, Operation Inasmuch broke ground on its new 16-home community for Veterans, Inasmuch Village. This project is being donated and built by Linda and R ...

Aug 19, 2026

Moore County EDP shares Quarterly Progress Report highlighting economic development activities in Moore County for the quarter ended June 30, 2026

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) has released their latest Quarterly Progress Report, highlighting the organization's accomplishments and economic development efforts during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. “This quarter, MC ...

Aug 19, 2026

Fayetteville PWC celebrates completion of Gray's Creek Water Main Extension Project

Photo provided by PWCThe Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) was honored to welcome North Carolina State Senator Tom McInnis and North Carolina State Representative Diane Wheatley to Alderman Road Elementary School on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, to ...

Aug 19, 2026

High school student wins $40K BigFuture Scholarship for taking college and career planning steps

Westover High School junior Nimaya Williams is celebrating a life-changing achievement after being selected by College Board's BigFuture as one of only two students nationwide to receive its monthly $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship. ...


In The Current Issue

Building better solutions: Dragon's Lair Competition champions military innovation at Fort Bragg

U.S. Army soldiers gather for a group photo after the conclusion of Dragon’s Lair 12 at the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Dragon’s Lair 12 event offered soldiers a platform to pitch their ideas d


Fayetteville selected to co-host the USTA NC 2026 Singles State Championship

Photo by Brooks HoffmanThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) is pleased to announce that the destination has been selected to co-host the Singles State Championships for USTA North Carolina, Oct. 1-4, 2026. Eight tennis


Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala