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Apr 25, 2024

Cape Fear Fest returns to Lillington on May 4

All graphics and flyers provided by the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce. Residents of Lillington and the surrounding areas are in for a treat with the return of the Lillington Chamber of Commerce’s Cape Fear Fest presented by Visit Harnett.T ...

Apr 25, 2024

Internet service provider with presence in Harnett County selected to become basis of joint venture between EQT and T-Mobile

Nearly a year after Lumos, a leading 100 percent Fiber Optic Internet service provider, announced that they would invest over $50 million to bring their internet services to residents and businesses in Harnett County, the business is now making headl ...

Apr 25, 2024

Endless opportunities: GFBJ examines mentorship programs offered by institutions of higher learning throughout our seven county coverage area

For many young professionals, their future begins with a foot in the door. Mentorships, apprenticeships and working one on one to learn an industry can be enough to spark an entire career. Institutions of higher learning throughout the Greater Fayett ...

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The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

The Arts Are Big Business in Fayetteville & Cumberland County! The Arts Create and Support Jobs, Generate and Sustain Revenue, and Build Community Vibrancy.

Posted Apr 1, 2024
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County recently participated in the Arts and Economic Prosperity (AEP) Survey 6, an economic and social impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. According to this study, Arts a
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Apr 25, 2024

Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun ...

Apr 25, 2024

What it means to be a mentor

It’s a true statement that we become like those with whom we spend the most time! Of course, that can be good or bad, depending on the company you keep. But in this edition of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, we are focusing on the good thi ...

Apr 25, 2024

Lessons for a lifetime: Fayetteville industry and business leaders reflect on the mentors who helped them early on and left a lasting impact on who they are today

Pictured left to right: Dr. Y. Sammy Choi, Bianca Shoneman and Ralph Huff share about the mentors who helped them develop into the strong leaders they are today. Photos provided by WAMC, CSDD and Ralph HuffEveryone starts somewhere and before th ...

Apr 24, 2024

Harnett County intersection will get safety boost

Photo provided by: NCDOT A roundabout will replace an all-way stop not far from Campbell University.The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded the $2.7 million contract on Tuesday to Highland Paving Co. The Fayetteville-based company will con ...

Apr 24, 2024

Little car brings big smiles to hospitalized children; Bryan Honda of Fayetteville unveils state’s first Honda Shogo at Cape Fear Valley Health

From left to right: Child Life Specialist Danielle Hansen, Michelle Smith, RN, BSN Patient Care Manager in Children's Center, CFVH CEO Michael Nagowski, Eason Bryan, president of Bryan Honda, Samuel Fleishman, MD CMO of CFVH, and Zachary (Zak) Wilker ...

Apr 24, 2024

RCC kicks off Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Future campaign

Robeson Community College officially kicked off its Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Future campaign in partnership with NC Reconnect and the John M. Belk Endowment during a launch party held on Thursday. Photo provided by: RCC Robeson Communi ...


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Endless opportunities: GFBJ examines mentorship programs offered by institutions of higher learning throughout our seven county coverage area

For many young professionals, their future begins with a foot in the door. Mentorships, apprenticeships and working one on one to learn an industry can be enough to spark an entire career. Institutions of higher learning throughout the Greater Fayett


Engineering a workforce: FTCC provides a wide variety of career-focused programs for high-demand skills in engineering & applied technology fields

FTCC’s Engineering and Applied Technology academic programs range from expected offerings like a vast air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology program, to a recently devised curriculum in the Mechatronics Engineering program. Photo prov


Feeding passion: The story of downtown restaurant Circa 1800 and the devoted individuals leading it along the way

Brandy Puczylowski became the owner of Circa 1800 in January of 2013. She has over 30 years of experience working in the restaurant industry. Photo provided by Circa 1800Popular downtown Fayetteville eatery Circa 1800 has been serving the commun