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Oct 17, 2025

Crown Complex announces launch of inaugural season of Fayetteville Liberty Professional Basketball

Graphic provided by Oak View Group and The Crown ComplexThe Crown Complex is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural season of Fayetteville Liberty Professional Basketball at the Crown Arena in 2026. A new chapter in Fayetteville’s sports his ...

Oct 17, 2025

Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine receives preliminary accreditation

From left to right: Michael Nagowski, Dr. Hershey Bell and Dr. Stanley T. Wearden stand in front of the soon-to-be completed Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine building. Photo by GFBJ.Standing in front of the soon-to-be c ...

Oct 17, 2025

WS Wellons Realty unveils residential rentals with new townhomes and revitalized duplex rental properties

WS Wellons Realty, Inc. celebrated its continued commitment to sustainable community development with a ribbon-cutting to showcase its brand-new townhome community, “5th & Lake Townhomes,” alongside the revitalization of existing, adjacent residential duplex rental properties. ...

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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 16, 2025

Canadian construction company to invest $15 million in Bladen County rebar manufacturing plant, adding 83 jobs

MST Rebar Inc.’s flagship product, MST-BAR®, is a corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional steel rebar. It is lighter, safer to handle and easier to install without compromising performance. Photo courtesy of MST Rebar.MST Rebar Inc., a fibergl ...

Oct 15, 2025

UNCP sparks regional innovation through first Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D p ...

Oct 15, 2025

The Kinship NC sets up shop in newly renovated historic Carlyle building

The Kinship NC occupies the entire bottom floor which measures 3,100 square feet. Getting the space ready has been a collaborative process with their landlord, Owen Thomas. ...

Oct 15, 2025

Fayetteville Fire Department celebrates new firefighters at graduation and recognition ceremony

City officials, family and friends gathered Oct. 9 to recognize and celebrate new, promoted and retired firefighters at the graduation and recognition ceremony hosted by the Fayetteville Fire Department.  ...

Oct 15, 2025

FTCC Foundation welcomes new board members, elects officers

Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Sharon Lewis, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Al Aycock and Deontae Watson to the Foundation Board of Directors for three-year terms.  ...

Oct 15, 2025

Arts Council’s Kennon Jackson, Jr. appointed to Joint City & County Appearance Commission

The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief of Staff Kennon Jackson, Jr. to the Joint City and County Appearance Commission. ...


In The Current Issue

A salute to service: LTG Braga relinquishes USASOC command

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Acting Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kirk Brinker, gives a speech as USASOC bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga after serving four years as its commanding general outside the USASOC Headquarters at Fort Brag


Fall for Dogwood: The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival returns in 2025

Graphic provided by Fayetteville Dogwood FestivalGood music, food and fall themed fun for all ages will swirl into Festival Park with the falling leaves this season. On Oct. 18 and 19, The Dogwood Festival will be returning for the fall. This free fe


Lending perspectives: Local banks respond to recent federal rate cuts

 Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept. 17, 2025. Photo provided by the Federal Reserve.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it had decided to lower the target r