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Apr 27, 2026

Contract applications sought to operate Aberdeen license plate agency; Applications due by April 28

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA) in Aberdeen.In North Carolina, NCDMV oversees LPAs, but the agencies are managed by private businesses or local government ...

Apr 27, 2026

FTCC receives major equipment donation from Carolina Power and Signalization to advance Electrical Lineworker program

Photo provided by FTCCFayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) has received a significant in-kind donation from Carolina Power and Signalization, a local utility contractor serving utilities nationwide. The donation, consisting of a bucket tru ...

Apr 27, 2026

Alive After Five concert series transitions to City of Clinton Main Street Program; 2026 lineup announced

Alive After Five (AA5), the popular community concert series, concluded its 15th anniversary season in 2025. Since its inception, Alive After Five has operated as a committee of the Sampson Arts Council in collaboration with the City of Clinton and S ...

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Exploring advanced aesthetic procedures: From injectables to surgical reconstruction at Cape Fear Valley Plastic Surgery

Posted Apr 13, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Plastic Surgery offers the full gamut of typical plastic surgery from office procedures like injectables of Botox and filler, earlobe repairs, light lasers and light treatments to surgical breast care for cancer reconstruction, cosme
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Apr 24, 2026

UNC Pembroke to offer new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Dr. Bryan Sales (left), director of the Biology and Agriculture Program, UNCP biology student Evan Phillips and Byron Hunt, agriculture research technician, review field conditions at UNC Pembroke’s ACRES site on Deep Branch Road. Photo provided by U ...

Apr 24, 2026

City expands tennis and pickleball opportunities with court improvements and additions

Pexels/Mason TuttleThis week, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) started construction at Tokay Park to replace the existing six tennis courts, which have reached their lifespan, with three tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts.  ...

Apr 24, 2026

Regional housing activity strengthens as closed sales and new listings rise

The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® recently released its March 2026 housing market statistics. The latest data reflects stronger closed sales, increased new listings, continued inventory growth and relatively stable pricing across the region. ...

Apr 23, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union partners with myCUmortgage for comprehensive home loan products and services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready to help their members with homeownership. myCUmortgage is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), who ...

Apr 23, 2026

Fayetteville to break ground on sports complex

The groundbreaking will take place on Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at McArthur Road, between I-295 and Lake Mont Court.  ...

Apr 22, 2026

Cape Fear Valley ENT – Lillington expands services with new allergy clinic

Cape Fear Valley Health is pleased to announce the addition of comprehensive allergy services at its Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic in Lillington, expanding access to specialized care for patients experiencing environmental allergies.The new aller ...


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A new chapter: Book Black Women Inc. deepens impact with new partnerships and new programming

In just four short years, Book Black Women Inc. has flourished exponentially. New partnerships, serious sponsorships, a new location and putting on an all-original play are just some of the accomplishments on the horizon for Ayana Washington’s creati


Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

Bobby Kulp and Forth Heffner, the entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf, are hoping their drone delivery service can become a household name for golfers who want to experience maximum comfort on demand. Photo provided by Kulp.An entrepreneur and tech w


Editor's note: Celebrating Spring in Fayetteville

Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always