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Jul 15, 2026

Hope Mills celebrates groundbreaking for new Target at Camden Commons

Photo by GFBJThe Town of Hope Mills and the contractors for the new Camden Commons commercial development gathered with the community for a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to mark the official start of construction on the development’s ...

Jul 15, 2026

Sandhills Community College offers new pre-employment training in partnership with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology

Photo courtesy of Sandhills Community CollegeSandhills Community College has partnered with Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Raeford, N.C., to offer on-site pre-employment training for open positions for assemblers, mechatronic techs, mechanic te ...

Jul 15, 2026

UNCP student participates in national Adobe-AISES Leadership Program

Wendy Locklear, a rising senior pursuing an American Indian Studies degree at UNC Pembroke, was one of only 100 Indigenous college students nationwide selected to participate in Adobe's AISES CLOUDS program, an initiative designed to cultivate leadership opportunities and strengthen digital skills among Native students. ...

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H2 Contracting

Building relationships, delivering results: Inside H2 Contracting’s growth story

Posted Jul 13, 2026
With deep roots in the Fayetteville area and a steadily expanding footprint across North Carolina, H2 Contracting has built its business on a core value: in construction, relationships and follow-through matter just as much as bricks and steel.Owner
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Jul 15, 2026

Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto Bryan appointed to the Governor’s Crime Commission

Governor Josh Stein has appointed Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto E. Bryan Jr. to serve as a member of the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission. ...

Jul 15, 2026

Economic Development Manager Derrick McArthur earns statewide certification

The City of Fayetteville is pleased to announce that Economic Development Manager Derrick McArthur has earned his North Carolina Certified Economic Developer designation.  ...

Jul 15, 2026

Fayetteville State University leaders selected for UNC System Executive Leadership Institute

Dean of the College of Health, Science and Technology Erin White, Ph.D., and Vice Chancellor for External Affairs and Military Relations and Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Wesley Fountain have been selected for the seventh cohort of the UNC System Executive Leadership Institute. ...

Jul 14, 2026

PSRC announces Robeson CTEC grand opening and facility tour dates

Digital invite courtesy of PSRCThe Public Schools of Robeson County is pleased to announce the anticipated grand opening ceremony of the Robeson Career and Technical Education Center and Robeson Planetarium and Science Center, marking a significant i ...

Jul 14, 2026

First Bancorp announces acquisition of First Carolina Bancshares Corporation to expand its SC presence

First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, and First Carolina Bancshares Corporation ("First Carolina"), the parent company of Carolina Bank & Trust Company ("Carolina Bank"), announced the signing of a definitive merger agre ...

Jul 13, 2026

Applications for new Doctor of Medical Science program at CU now open

Photo provided by CUCampbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is now accepting applications for its new Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program, providing practicing PAs with an opportunity to advance their careers through flexib ...


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.