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Sep 1, 2026

Mayor Mitch Colvin selected for North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows Program

Mayor Mitch Colvin has been selected to join the sixth cohort of the North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows, a bipartisan group of local elected leaders from across the state committed to advancing informed, solutions-oriented dialogue around North Carolina’s most pressing education policy challenges. ...

Sep 1, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College and the North Carolina Military Business Center announce executive leadership transition

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) today announced a succession of executive leadership as Scott Dorney, the organization's founder and executive director since 2004, will transitio ...

Sep 1, 2026

Fort Bragg to modernize with upcoming campus-style dining venue

The CSDV concept replaces standard military dining facilities with modernized, food-court-style venues featuring varied culinary stations, expanded operational hours and a focus on performance nutrition. ...

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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

Posted Aug 2, 2026
For decades, Cape Fear Eye Associates has been a trusted leader in comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, combining board-certified expertise, advanced technology, and patient-centered care. The practice provides a full spectrum of services, fr
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Aug 28, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center to open new Emergency Department parking entrance

See the map (above) for details on the location of the new Emergency Department entrance, the current entrance and the updated traffic flow. Provided by CFVH.Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will open a new entrance from Village Drive to the Emergency ...

Aug 28, 2026

Harnett County Tax Department mails 2026 property tax bills and offers payment plans

The Tax Department wants property owners to know that payment plans are available for those who want to make smaller incremental payments. Payment plans allow property owners to make partial payments from the time tax bills have been mailed out and before the bill becomes delinquent on Jan. 5, 2027. ...

Aug 27, 2026

Fulfilling community needs: Fayetteville dynamic duo built three businesses on a passion for food and community

After workshopping the idea for a new restaurant concept with a few regular customers, Brian and Staci decided to take a chance on Napkins, their first business and Brian’s first experience owning a restaurant. ...

Aug 27, 2026

The Town of Hope Mills mourns the loss of former Commissioner Jerry Legge

The Town of Hope Mills is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Town Commissioner and lifelong community champion Jerry Legge, who passed away on Sunday,  Aug. 23, 2026 at the age of 82. ...

Aug 27, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber Foundation receives $25,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant to support small business growth

The Dunn Area Chamber Foundation has been selected as one of 20 recipients to receive a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of its commitment to support communities and small businesses across North Carolina.The funding will be used ...

Aug 27, 2026

Free Lunch & Learn seminars focusing on marketing for businesses coming soon to Small Business Center at Bladen Community College

Bladen County businesses have the opportunity to learn about the latest strategies in Marketing through a new Lunch and Learn seminar series. ...


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Fulfilling community needs: Fayetteville dynamic duo built three businesses on a passion for food and community

After workshopping the idea for a new restaurant concept with a few regular customers, Brian and Staci decided to take a chance on Napkins, their first business and Brian’s first experience owning a restaurant.


226 The Warehouse: A space designed for every occasion

The venue features two levels, two fully stocked bars, audio-video systems including projectors, and lighting solutions, an in-house culinary team, lounge space, a bistro section and private rooms, a state-of-the-art DJ booth and on-site staff to hel


Catering from the heart: Family-owned Two Brothers Catering keeps community hearts and stomachs full

Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo