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Nov 12, 2025

NCDHHS announces expansion of NCServes hours, launches AskMeNC initiative

Logo courtesy of NCServesThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s Veterans and their families. ...

Nov 12, 2025

Dr. Daniel A. McInnis honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award

Dr. Daniel A. McInnis, a longtime Fayetteville resident and dentist at Village Family Dental, has been honored with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. ...

Nov 12, 2025

Holmes Security receives national recognition at Resideo CONNECT 2025 awards

Holmes Security Systems was recently recognized on Oct. 24, 2025 at the Resideo | First Alert annual CONNECT  awards dinner in Los Angeles, receiving two prestigious national honors: the 2025 Life Safety Award and the 2025 Making a Difference Award. ...

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Incorporating academic readings in economics classrooms: A collaborative research initiative

Posted Nov 12, 2025
A growing movement in economics education is reshaping how students engage with complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills. Spearheaded by a collaborative team of professors from Fayetteville State University, Tulane University, St. C
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Nov 12, 2025

Deborah Shaw named new assistant county manager for Cumberland County

Cumberland County Manager Clarence Grier recently announced the appointment of Deborah Shaw as assistant county manager. ...

Nov 12, 2025

UNCP’s Tim Sampson elected vice chair of UNC System Staff Assembly

Tim Sampson, director of Financial Aid and chair of Staff Senate at UNC Pembroke, has been elected to serve as vice chair of the UNC System Staff Assembly, representing staff members across all 17 institutions in the UNC System. ...

Nov 11, 2025

Moore County government votes to increase Room Occupancy Tax rates

In October, the Moore County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to increase the Room Occupancy Tax Rate from the current rate support enhanced tourism promotion efforts, benefiting the community and its businesses. “Thank you for your coop ...

Nov 11, 2025

Caribou Coffee Hope Mills announces opening date of Nov. 19

After overcoming months of general construction delays , the team at Caribou Coffee Hope Mills is proud to announce their official opening date coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 19. After overcoming months of general construction delays, the tea ...

Nov 11, 2025

Fayetteville City Council greenlights new developer for seven-story mixed-use tower atop Hay Street parking deck

Earlier renderings from 2019 shared at the meeting by City Manager Doug Hewett. In 2017, the City of Fayetteville signed the Original Downtown Development Agreement with PCH Development Co., LLC to build a new baseball stadium, a multi-level pub ...

Nov 11, 2025

Paratrooper’s Chocolate Bar: A Veteran-owned sweet success in Fayetteville

Paratrooper's Chocolate Bar, owned by Veteran Jazlyn Ortiz, serves home-baked goods that satisfy your sweet tooth. Popular items include tres leches cake and Dubai chocolate bars. ...


In The Current Issue

Pumping up the workforce: FTCC launches Cardiovascular Technology Program to meet growing industry demand

The new program will be sharing space with students from the surgical technology and central sterile processing programs(pictured) following renovations and expansions to the space. Photo provided by FTCC.Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTC


A lasting legacy: Dr. Shelton named winner of 2025 Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Stuart Shelton has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, through Cape Fear Valley Health. Photo provided by Dr. Shelton.Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valle


Editor's note: Put the XMAS decor down

©NOMICASTUDIO, ©PLAYFULSTUDIO AND ©IMAGES-DE-HSR VIA CANVA.COMIt has been a recent topic of discussion in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal office as to when it is appropriate to begin putting up Christmas decorations. One of my coworkers sha