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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

Dionne Hall - Director, Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services, Fayetteville State University
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Grow Your Business With a Partner You Can Trust

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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Fayetteville’s Education and Healthcare Leaders Launch Ambitious Workforce Pipeline for Future Talent

Dr. Mark Sorrells - President, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Jun 5, 2026

Cliffdale Road bridge in Fayetteville requires maintenance

The Cliffdale Road bridge (above) will undergo preservation work that will require part of the roadway to close most nights. Photo provided by NCDOT.A project to preserve the Cliffdale Road bridge spanning the All American Freeway will require partia ...

Jun 5, 2026

Robeson CTEC takes shape ahead of opening in August

Science center lobby - Photos provided by PSRCEach day, renderings continue to come to life as crews work diligently on the Robeson Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC), steadily moving the project toward its anticipated August opening.The Ce ...

Jun 5, 2026

Smith Douglas Homes to celebrate opening of Dry Creek Village

Join Smith Douglas Homes on Saturday, June 13, for the Grand Opening at Dry Creek Village. Explore their new Lillington community and be the first to see the McGinnis model home. ...

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Mental health matters at Fayetteville State University

Posted May 26, 2026
Fayetteville State University is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students, and that includes comprehensive, integrated services to support each unique individual’s mental health journey. The university recently celebrated the reopening of
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Jun 4, 2026

Serve, smash and support; Greater Fayetteville Military Affairs Council hosts pickleball tournament and Operation Patriot Pantry food drive on June 6

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber Military Affairs Council will host the 2nd Annual MAC Pickleball Tournament and Operation Patriot Pantry on Saturday, June 6. Combining competitive play with vital community support, the event will be held at the Faye ...

Jun 4, 2026

NCDMV launches new in-office document upload tool; Customers upload over 6,000 documents in first two weeks

North Carolina drivers no longer have to leave a driver license office or make a return trip when they forget a printed copy of their proof of insurance or residency documents. The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has introduced a new in-offic ...

Jun 4, 2026

New art installation “Smile, Bro.” opens June 5 in downtown Fayetteville

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Smile, Bro., a new group exhibition curated by Al Bowman in partnership with Black Artist Forward, will open at Region Six Project in downtown Fayetteville. The evening will begin with a private preview tour at 6:00 p.m. for ...

Jun 4, 2026

NCDOT’s traveler information website gets major overhaul

The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing to launch an improved version of its traveler information website that long has been a public mainstay for getting critical road updates.The web address for DriveNC.gov won’t change, but the software ...

Jun 4, 2026

Metcon, Inc. elevates safety standards with Type 2 hard hats

Photo provided by: Metcon, IncOperating with a “People First” mindset, Metcon, Inc. puts the safety, growth, and well-being of their  teammates and partners first – every decision, every day.Their commitment to People First drives safety innovat ...

Jun 3, 2026

Harnett County Veterans Services invites active duty, local Veterans and their families to a special two-day event

Harnett County Veterans Services is inviting active duty, Veterans and their family members to a free two-day resource event scheduled for July 10 & July 11, 2026. Veterans Services is partnering with Congressman Brad Knott’s Office and the Depar ...


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Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo