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Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce

Erin Ananian-Gentile - Federal Business Development, NC Military Business Center
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Leading with heart: Advancing cardiothoracic care and community at Cape Fear Valley Health

Ryan Huttinger, DO - Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cape Fear Valley Health
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Innovation Pathways & Partnerships returns on Oct. 3

Greg McElveen - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director, FSU Research Corp,, Fayetteville State University

Oct 2, 2025

Sandhills CC and Penn TT launch three-year training partnership

Sandhills Community College and Pennsylvania Transformer Technology celebrate a $155,000, three-year training partnership in Raeford. Photo by Sandhills Community College.The Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships team at Sandhills Communit ...

Oct 2, 2025

FirstHealth of the Carolinas announces leadership updates

Susan BeatyFirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to announce three significant leadership updates.Susan Beaty, MSN, R.N., has been promoted to chief nursing officer of FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Prior to her new role, Susan served as the first a ...

Oct 2, 2025

Cameo Art House Theatre undergoing transfer of ownership

After 25 years as a cultural cornerstone in downtown Fayetteville, N.C., the beloved Cameo Art House Theatre is proud to announce its transformation into a non-profit organization, now known as CAMEO Collective.  This new chapter honors the thea ...

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Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce

Posted Aug 12, 2025
As global adversarial threats intensify, the U.S. Navy is racing to expand its fleet of submarines, surface ships, and unmanned seacraft. President Donald Trump, in his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” executive order, has made revitalizing t
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Oct 1, 2025

City and County leaders go on fact-finding visit to Alabama to examine innovative models for building future tech-ready talent pipeline

City of Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin (center left) Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere (center) and FCEDC President and CEO Robert Van Geons (center right) visit with Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (A ...

Oct 1, 2025

Returning with a purpose; Tiffany Haywood launches part 2 of the On Purpose With Purpose Workshop Series

Following a successful first session, branding consultant and media professional Tiffany Haywood is proud to present the next installment of her On Purpose With Purpose workshop series: Standing Out On Purpose.The hands-on session takes place Saturda ...

Oct 1, 2025

Sandhills Community College President leads conversations on change at State Board Summit for Community Colleges

President Stewart and Chief of Staff at SCC, Julie Voigt are featured with Dr. Dale McInnis, State Board member. Photo provided by: SCC President of Sandhills Community College Alexander “Sandy” Stewart of Sandhills Community College recent ...

Oct 1, 2025

DistiNCtly Fayetteville showcases record-breaking tourism growth and economic impact in annual report

DistiNCtly Fayetteville, the destination marketing organization for Fayetteville and Cumberland County, has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, sharing record-breaking visitor spending, strong marketing results and key organizational achievements. ...

Oct 1, 2025

Game of drones: FCEDC’s upcoming drone competition pits the best against the best in military and regional technology

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is preparing to host its first drone competition taking place on Oct. 8-9 at The Range Complex in Cumberland County. There’s an open call out for drone enthusiasts across the c ...

Oct 1, 2025

Pottery pinecones to be hidden along Moore County trails this fall on Oct. 18

Seagrove Potter to Produce Special Pinecones for Great Trails State Day Hunt on Oct. 18 Photo provided by: CVBTo celebrate Great Trails State Day in North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 18, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and ...


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Artists wanted: Cumberland County Public Library awarded $50,260 LSTA Grant for artist in residence program

Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several m


Future technology now: The 2025 Federal Technology Symposium returned to FTCC to connect and provide solutions to military buyers

TCOM staff (pictured) partnered with Richard Childress Racing’s VP of Outside Services Mike Brown to demonstrate their Falcon Medium Tethered UAS drone launching from a 6X6 Mothership vehicle. Photo by GFBJ.On Wednesday, Sept. 10, government contract


From players to creators: Emerging Technology Institute's after-school program teaches the art of game design

Antonio Ball ETI’s director of software development (left) and Jason Robinson, asoftware engineer at ETI are leading the charge in educating the next generationof video game developers. Photo provided by ETI.The Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) is