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Aug 26, 2026

FirstHealth’s Lung Cancer Program named Center of Excellence

FirstHealth’s Lung Cancer program has once again been named a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer, recognizing the program’s commitment to providing the Sandhills with patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer care. ...

Aug 26, 2026

Fayetteville State University names Jalisha Pone associate vice chancellor for development

Fayetteville State University has named Jalisha C. Pone associate vice chancellor for development in the Division of University Advancement. Pone will oversee key areas of FSU’s development operations, including major gifts, annual giving, campaign planning and corporate and foundation relations. ...

Aug 26, 2026

Harnett County selects Ryan Dawson as the new emergency services director

Dawson is a credentialed incident management team member, possesses the NC Executive Emergency Management certification, certified firefighter, EMT, fire and law enforcement instructor and certified law enforcement officer. He possesses a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/psychology from Appalachian State University. ...

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The 2026 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans Symposium Will Connect Medical Industry Businesses with Key Federal and Department of War Decision Makers

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense (MBB): Support to America’s Warfight
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Aug 26, 2026

Fayetteville announces new Director of Budget and Evaluation, Taylor Floyd

Taylor Floyd joined the City of Fayetteville in June as director of budget and evaluation. Floyd brings more than a decade of experience in local government budgeting and financial management, including service with the cities of Asheville and Raleigh. ...

Aug 25, 2026

“Strong and getting stronger:” State of the Community celebrates the momentum of the greater Fayetteville business community

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber held its 2026 State of the Community earlier today, Tuesday, Aug. 25,  at the Crown Complex Expo Center, bringing together business and community leaders to hear directly from leaders shaping the future of Fayett ...

Aug 25, 2026

City of Fayetteville moves to prepare site of Fire Station No. 4 for reconstruction in fall 2026

The Fayetteville City Council voted on Monday, Aug. 24 to prepare the current site of Fire Station No. 4 for reconstruction. ...

Aug 25, 2026

Duck Donuts announces closure of final Fayetteville location

Fans of Duck Donuts will now have to travel out of Fayetteville to get their fix. The brand, known for its made-to-order donuts featuring “a duckzillion donut combinations,” announced on its Facebook page on Thursday, Aug. 13 that the Skibo Road location would be permanently closing its doors. ...

Aug 25, 2026

The legacy of a longstanding family-owned restaurant in Southern Pines

Located at 672 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, N.C., the restaurant first opened in 1990. Faircloth took over ownership of Beefeaters Southern Pines in 2022. ...

Aug 24, 2026

Pauline Jones High School celebrates grand opening

Photo provided by CCSCumberland County Schools (CCS) celebrated a new chapter of CCS Excellence on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Pauline Jones High School, located at 225 B St. in Fayetteville.District and schoo ...


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Building better solutions: Dragon's Lair Competition champions military innovation at Fort Bragg

U.S. Army soldiers gather for a group photo after the conclusion of Dragon’s Lair 12 at the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost on Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Dragon’s Lair 12 event offered soldiers a platform to pitch their ideas d


Fayetteville selected to co-host the USTA NC 2026 Singles State Championship

Photo by Brooks HoffmanThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) is pleased to announce that the destination has been selected to co-host the Singles State Championships for USTA North Carolina, Oct. 1-4, 2026. Eight tennis


Recognizing entrepreneurial spirit: FSU prepares to host inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala

Fayetteville State University is set to embark on what university leaders hope will lead to a new tradition for the regional business community in Cumberland County and beyond. The university will host its inaugural Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala