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Apr 30, 2026

Oldcastle Infrastructure celebrates grand opening of automated wetcast facility

Photos by GFBJOldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company and a national leader in infrastructure solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art, automated wet-cast manufacturing facility in Vander, North Carolina. The facility expands r ...

Apr 30, 2026

City of Fayetteville breaks ground on new $20 million sports complex

On April 30, the City of Fayetteville braved the rain to break ground on the new Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation sports complex. The complex is being built on McArthur Road, between I-295 and Lake Mont Court. ...

Apr 29, 2026

WAMC’S OR expansion will enhance surgical capabilities with state-of-the-art technology

Womack Army Medical Center recently enhanced its surgical suite with the acquisition of the da Vinci 5 (DV5), the most sophisticated robotic surgery platform currently available. Photo provided by WAMC.Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is set to unde ...

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North Carolina Strengthens Its Position in Defense Sustainment and Innovation

Posted Apr 8, 2026
North Carolina continues to emerge as a critical hub for defense innovation and sustainment, creating new opportunities for businesses across the state - particularly in regions like Fayetteville, home to Fort Bragg and a growing defense-focused econ
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Apr 29, 2026

City awards $100K to community partners for Safe Space Activation initiative

Four community-based organizations were named the inaugural recipients of the Safe Space Activation Grant. Each awardee received $25,000 to activate safe, welcoming and resource-connected spaces in neighborhoods across the city. ...

Apr 29, 2026

Michael Tart officially named COO for Cape Fear Valley Health

Tart most recently served as interim COO after Dan Weatherly was appointed chief executive officer. During his time in the interim role, he demonstrated strong leadership, operational excellence and a deep commitment to employees, providers and patients. ...

Apr 29, 2026

Fayetteville Fleet Division recognized among 100 Best Fleets in the Americas

Established in 2023, the City’s Fleet Management Division has quickly become a high-performing operation, delivering reliable service, strong fiscal management and efficiency in a high-demand municipal environment. ...

Apr 29, 2026

Harnett County Community Paramedics receive 2025 Heart of Crisis Intervention Team Award

The Heart of CIT award is considered to be the highest CIT award to be given to a CIT-certified officer, first responder, group, provider or partner that exemplifies what the CIT Program is about. ...

Apr 29, 2026

SeQuenna Townsend Pennix receives exclusive UNC System Professional Development Grant

Fayetteville State University Director of New Student Orientation SeQuenna Townsend Pennix recently secured the Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship Professional Development Grant, which is a system-wide honor reserved for the most dedicated staff members in the state. ...

Apr 28, 2026

Fayetteville State University celebrates grand opening of new Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders ...