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Jul 10, 2026

FirstHealth and Lung Cancer Initiative partner to expand lung screening awareness and access across the Sandhills

FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) mark thelaunch of a new partnership to strengthen lung screening awareness, increase access toscreening and improve outcomes for patients across the Sandhills region. Pictured areBradley I ...

Jul 10, 2026

SCC creates two new AAS degrees, Agriculture Education & Health Sciences

Coming in Fall 2026, Agriculture Education will join SCC’s list of offered degrees, perfect for students wanting to pursue careers in ag teaching. Photos provided by SCC.Sampson Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the creation of two new Ass ...

Jul 10, 2026

Renovations underway for Campbell University's Powell Hall, Rumley Center

Major renovations are underway at Powell Hall and the Rumley Center on the north side of Campbell University’s main campus. The work, when complete, will mean considerable modern upgrades to the residence hall and a centralized hub for student-athletes. ...

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Scott Embry
United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Jul 9, 2026

Dutch Bros Coffee opens second location in downtown Fayetteville

Dutch Bros Coffee® opened its newest location in Fayetteville on Thursday, July 9. The new location is in downtown Fayetteville at 117 Grove St. and is open  Sunday-Thursday from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. ...

Jul 8, 2026

FirstHealth Concierge Medicine and FirstHealth Functional Medicine marks grand opening with ribbon cutting

Photos by GFBJFirstHealth is expanding access to personalized, preventive health care with the relocation of FirstHealth Concierge Medicine and FirstHealth Functional Medicine to a new location at 401 Capital Drive, Suite B, in Whispering Pines.In ad ...

Jul 8, 2026

Cumberland County and City of Fayetteville agree to pursue joint governance structure for consolidated 911 center

After years of planning, collaboration and input from public safety professionals, Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville have approved a joint resolution establishing a framework for a unified Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The agreem ...

Jul 8, 2026

UNCP Accounting Professor elected to NCACPA Board of Directors

UNC Pembroke accounting professor Dr. Dena Breece has been elected to the North Carolina Association of CPAs Board of Directors, bringing decades of experience in accounting education, public service and professional leadership to the statewide organization. ...

Jul 8, 2026

ASOMF announces appointment of Margaret Britten as executive director

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Margaret Britten as executive director. ...

Jul 8, 2026

Fayetteville State University’s Chuck McKinnon selected for national Executive Leadership Academy

Fayetteville State University's Chuck McKinnon, associate vice chancellor for Strategic Communications, has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for the 2026-27 Executive Leadership Academy. ...


In The Current Issue

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.


Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.