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Jul 18, 2025

Bob’s Discount Furniture holds grand opening ceremony for Fayetteville location

A new furniture store is now ready to welcome the public of Fayetteville through its doors. Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the nation’s fast-growing furniture retailers, hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new Fayetteville location, prev ...

Jul 18, 2025

Diamond Youth Baseball World Series comes to Harnett County for the first time

Harnett County is proud to announce that the City of Dunn has been selected to host the 2025 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series, marking the first time this tournament will be held in Harnett County.The tournament will take place from July 24- July ...

Jul 18, 2025

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Association announces the 32nd Regional Realtor® Rally

The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Association is thrilled to announce the 32nd Regional REALTOR® Rally, taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Crown Complex. This premier event, dedicated to empowering real estate profe ...

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Local perinatologist leaves lasting legacy of compassionate care

Posted Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valley Perinatology, has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, touching the lives of multiple generations of patients.Dr. Shelton
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Jul 17, 2025

County launches appointment process for vacant sheriff seat

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has officially opened the application process to fill the Sheriff’s seat following the retirement of Ennis W. Wright, who concluded nearly 30 years of public service on June 30, 2025.Sheriff Wright made hi ...

Jul 17, 2025

Fayetteville awards over $1.6 million to community nonprofits

The city's Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) has awarded $1,683,509 in competitive grants to local nonprofits as part of its 2025–26 Annual Funding Cycle. Each program year, starting in July and ending in June, focuses on prior ...

Jul 16, 2025

Dad Bod District is taking over the historic Kress building on Hay Street

Dad Bod Dive Bar stays packed, and now they're expanding to offer even more space for loyal customers and newcomers to enjoy their welcoming vibes. Photo by Dad Bod Dive Bar.In just over a year, Dad Bod Dishes has become a beloved staple in Fayettevi ...

Jul 16, 2025

A Woman’s Place in Fayetteville joins FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Graphic pulled from the A Women's Place Facebook Page. A Woman’s Place, a longstanding women’s health practice in Fayetteville, officially joined FirstHealth of the Carolinas on Monday, July 7, 2025. The practice became FirstHealth OB/GYN, conti ...

Jul 16, 2025

UNCP Professor James Hudson named 2025–26 Faculty Fellow with Carolina Asia Center, UNC Institute

Dr. James Hudson, associate professor of history at UNC Pembroke, has been selected as a Minority-Serving Institutions Faculty Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year. ...

Jul 16, 2025

Metabolic & Weight Management Center earns Bariatric Center of Excellence Designation

The Metabolic & Weight Management Center’s bariatric surgery program has once again been recognized for delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing weight-loss surgery. ...


In The Current Issue

Buns of glory: Local food truck pros prepare to compete at Haymount Truck Stop's inaugural burger competition on July 19

Cookout season is officially in full swing, and if you’re tired of grilling your own, the Haymount Truck Stop has an exciting option for the whole family! The Truck Stop’s inaugural burger competition is happening on Saturday, July 19.


Editor's note: I’m sailing away

Adiós. Au revoir. Auf Wiedersehen.No, I am not leaving the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, but I am going on a long overdue vacation!Hello dear readers, this is my roundabout way of announcing to the community that starting on July 4, any and


Filling the capital gap: Tulsa Initiative's micro-lending program opens doors for Fayetteville entrepreneurs

In a city where traditional lending channels can overlook aspiring business owners from underserved communities, the Tulsa Initiative is changing the narrative around access to capital. The Fayetteville-based nonprofit has worked to expand its missio