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Aug 8, 2025

FTCC announces rebrand; fresh new look and commitment to students, the community and developing the workforce

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) had a packed ceremony today, Aug. 8, during their 2025 Fall Convocation. Taking place in the Horace Sisk Gymnasium, students, faculty, staff and community members and leaders were able to get the first ...

Aug 8, 2025

Wawa continues NC expansion with grand opening of first store in Fayetteville; Announces opening date for first ever Wawa Travel Center

Fayetteville's first Wawa is officially open for business.Today, Aug. 8, Wawa celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Cumberland County located at 3613 Raeford Road in Fayetteville. Today’s program included remarks from Wawa officials ...

Aug 8, 2025

Moore County ABC Board breaks ground on new warehouse facility in Southern Pines

Image courtesy of the Moore County Chamber of CommerceThe Moore County ABC Board is proud to announce the construction of a new warehouse facility in Southern Pines, marking a significant step forward in enhancing operational efficiency and supportin ...

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Navigating weight loss: Insights from a bariatric surgeon

Posted Jul 24, 2025
In the ongoing battle against obesity, patients are increasingly turning to both medical and surgical interventions when traditional diet and exercise regimens fall short. Everyone’s weight loss journey is different, and when lifestyle changes and ot
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Aug 8, 2025

18 -year old RCC student earns real estate license

Ali Alhubishi recently became the youngest student on record at RCC to complete the Real Estate Provisional Broker Program and pass the NC Real Estate Commission’s state licensing exam. ...

Aug 7, 2025

Editor's note: That's three for me!

GFBJ staff joined by Publisher Marty Cayton’s wife pictured at the 2025 Q2 Power Breakfast. Left to right: Faith Hatton, Joy Cayton, Marty Cayton, Ellie Rhoades and Stephanie Meador.Well, in case LinkedIn failed to inform you I have now been at the G ...

Aug 7, 2025

Driving health forward: Campbell University's station house nears completion for med school mobile units

The 6,000-square-foot station house will provide cover and added security for Campbell’s four mobile clinics. Construction is expected to be wrapped in August of 2025. Photos by Campbell University. Campbell’s four Mobile Health and Education Cl ...

Aug 7, 2025

Rollease Acmeda opens facility in Hope Mills; Company to invest $10M and create 50 jobs

Photo provided by Hope Mills Chamber of CommerceRollease Acmeda, a worldwide company in the window covering industry, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 4, 2025. This event marks the beginning of its operations at the new state-of-the-art facil ...

Aug 7, 2025

Trades transforming futures: Miller-Motte College President champions growth, trades education and community impact

Dr. Geddis  Dr. Janell Geddis assumed the role of president for Miller-Motte College’s Fayetteville campus in February of 2024. Dr. Geddis joined MMC with 15 years of experience in higher education, with most of her roles serving community ...

Aug 7, 2025

Built to last: Fayetteville family business Hinkamp Jewelers celebrates its 70th anniversary

Siblings Walter “Wally” Hinkamp, Jr. and Donna Hinkamp Warren have taken over their family business. For siblings Walter “Wally” Hinkamp, Jr. and Donna Hinkamp Warren, operating Hinkamp Jewelers isn’t just a labor of love, but the continuation o ...


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Editor's note: That's three for me!

GFBJ staff joined by Publisher Marty Cayton’s wife pictured at the 2025 Q2 Power Breakfast. Left to right: Faith Hatton, Joy Cayton, Marty Cayton, Ellie Rhoades and Stephanie Meador.Well, in case LinkedIn failed to inform you I have now been at the G


Driving health forward: Campbell University's station house nears completion for med school mobile units

The 6,000-square-foot station house will provide cover and added security for Campbell’s four mobile clinics. Construction is expected to be wrapped in August of 2025. Photos by Campbell University. Campbell’s four Mobile Health and Education Cl


Trades transforming futures: Miller-Motte College President champions growth, trades education and community impact

Dr. Geddis  Dr. Janell Geddis assumed the role of president for Miller-Motte College’s Fayetteville campus in February of 2024. Dr. Geddis joined MMC with 15 years of experience in higher education, with most of her roles serving community