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Dec 17, 2025

Town of Southern Pines closes on new Town Hall

The Town of Southern Pines officially closed on the purchase of its new Town Hall on Dec. 17, marking a significant milestone in the Town’s long-term planning for facilities and service to citizens and other customers. ...

Dec 17, 2025

Cumberland County takes step forward on future Unhoused Support Center

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners awarded the bid and authorized contract negotiations with Manna Dream Center to serve as the future operator of Cumberland County’s planned Unhoused Support Center. ...

Dec 17, 2025

Robeson County professionals secure seats on state boards and commissions

Dr. Lawrence T. Locklear of Robeson County has been appointed to the North Carolina Historical Commission and David F. Branch of Robeson County has been appointed to the North Carolina State Bar Review Committee. ...

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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Dec 17, 2025

Pinehurst Resort names David O’Donoghue as executive vice president of operations

Pinehurst Resort is pleased to announce David O’Donoghue as executive vice president of operations. O’Donoghue oversees all key operational areas including hotel operations, golf operations, food & beverage, golf course maintenance and Pinehurst Country Club. ...

Dec 17, 2025

UNCP to award first doctoral degrees, marking a new chapter in university history

UNCP’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Population Health — launched in 2023 as the university’s first doctoral program and one of the few in the state dedicated to community-level health outcomes — is celebrating its first graduating class. ...

Dec 17, 2025

PWC wins dual NC One Water Awards

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is proud to announce its recent recognition at the 2025 NC One Water Awards, where the utility earned two of the highest distinctions for 2025. ...

Dec 16, 2025

Pinehurst Neurology to join FirstHealth network

Photos provided by FirstHealthThe board certified physicians and advanced practice team of Pinehurst Neurology will join FirstHealth of the Carolinas on Dec. 29, 2025. The practice will become FirstHealth Neurology-Page Drive.Pinehurst Neurology has ...

Dec 16, 2025

Biscuit Belly expands across the Southeastern U.S.; Fayetteville one of six new locations planned

Biscuit Belly, the fast-growing brunch franchise known for its scratch-made biscuits and Southern hospitality, is preparing to open a new location in Fayetteville in 2026. ...

Dec 15, 2025

Bladen Community College receives $12M gift from MacKenzie Scott

Bladen Community College is honored and humbled to announce the largest philanthropic gift in the school's history, a transformative contribution that will shape the future of our college and the community we serve for generations to come. Philanthro ...


In The Current Issue

Hemp hemp hurray: Local farmer and business man seeks to educate the broader community about the many uses for hemp

Keith Dunn began farming hemp in 2017. A few weeks later he founded East Carolina Hemp Supply. After years of slow but steady growth, Dunn hopes to one day be able to build a hemp processing plant in North Carolina to boost the industry and local eco


Australian manufacturer to launch North American operations in Bladen County, investing more than $6M in Elizabethtown

Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown.