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Oct 21, 2025

Batter up! New Korean style corn dog restaurant now open in Cross Creek Mall

A new food stand has opened in Cross Creek Mall, bringing a popular Korean street food right to the heart of Fayetteville. Corndogs by Mr. Cow is the latest addition to the Cross Creek food court, and opened last week to begin serving specialized Korean corn dogs. ...

Oct 20, 2025

GE Aerospace Foundation commits $500K to North Carolina Veterans workforce training program

Today, Oct. 20, the GE Aerospace Foundation announced a $500,000 commitment to the Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America initiative in North Carolina, to train members of the military for civilian roles as much-needed aviation technicians. Th ...

Oct 20, 2025

Opportunities await: Moore County Career Expo & Resource Fair set to connect job seekers and employers

 Businesses and job seekers in, around or interested in Moore County are invited to join some of the major workforce development organizations this Thursday, Oct. 23, for the return of the Moore County Career Expo & Resource Fair. The E ...

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Beyond the diagnosis: Patient-centered breast cancer care in Fayetteville

Posted Oct 14, 2025
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cape Fear Valley Health’s breast care program stands out as a regional leader in patient care, innovation and community impact. Cape Fear Valley Health is accredited by the NAPBC (National Accreditation Program
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Oct 17, 2025

Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine receives preliminary accreditation

From left to right: Michael Nagowski, Dr. Hershey Bell and Dr. Stanley T. Wearden stand in front of the soon-to-be completed Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine building. Photo by GFBJ.Standing in front of the soon-to-be c ...

Oct 17, 2025

WS Wellons Realty unveils residential rentals with new townhomes and revitalized duplex rental properties

WS Wellons Realty, Inc. celebrated its continued commitment to sustainable community development with a ribbon-cutting to showcase its brand-new townhome community, “5th & Lake Townhomes,” alongside the revitalization of existing, adjacent residential duplex rental properties. ...

Oct 16, 2025

Fly hard: FCEDC’s drone competition brings together pilots, vendors and more from around the country

 The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation brought international attention to the region with the successful launch of their inaugural drone competition which took place on Oct. 8-9. The event combined military, academic ...

Oct 16, 2025

Canadian construction company to invest $15 million in Bladen County rebar manufacturing plant, adding 83 jobs

MST Rebar Inc.’s flagship product, MST-BAR®, is a corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional steel rebar. It is lighter, safer to handle and easier to install without compromising performance. Photo courtesy of MST Rebar.MST Rebar Inc., a fibergl ...

Oct 15, 2025

UNCP sparks regional innovation through first Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Expo

UNC Pembroke hosted its first-ever Southeastern Additive Manufacturing Initiative (SAMI) Expo last week, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders from across the region for a day of hands-on learning, networking and innovation in 3D p ...

Oct 15, 2025

The Kinship NC sets up shop in newly renovated historic Carlyle building

The Kinship NC occupies the entire bottom floor which measures 3,100 square feet. Getting the space ready has been a collaborative process with their landlord, Owen Thomas. ...


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A salute to service: LTG Braga relinquishes USASOC command

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Acting Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kirk Brinker, gives a speech as USASOC bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga after serving four years as its commanding general outside the USASOC Headquarters at Fort Brag


Fall for Dogwood: The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival returns in 2025

Graphic provided by Fayetteville Dogwood FestivalGood music, food and fall themed fun for all ages will swirl into Festival Park with the falling leaves this season. On Oct. 18 and 19, The Dogwood Festival will be returning for the fall. This free fe


Lending perspectives: Local banks respond to recent federal rate cuts

 Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept. 17, 2025. Photo provided by the Federal Reserve.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it had decided to lower the target r