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Workforce Pipelines for a Growing Economy

Dr. Mark Sorrells - President, Fayetteville Technical Community College
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Building North Carolina’s Maritime Future Starts with Its Workforce

Erin Ananian-Gentile - Federal Business Development, NC Military Business Center
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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

John Bigger - Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research, Cape Fear Valley Health

Sep 3, 2026

Campbell, Lenoir CC presidents sign assured admission agreement

Photo provided by CULenoir Community College in Kinston became the 10th two-year institution in North Carolina to partner with Campbell University to provide a clear, supportive pathway for students looking to continue their education in Buies Creek. ...

Sep 3, 2026

Fayetteville awarded $25.1 million HUD Grant to transform Murchison Corridor

The City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA) are proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the City and FMHA $25,115,578 through the FY2025 Choice Neighborhoods Im ...

Sep 2, 2026

Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand

Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational syste ...

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Posted Aug 2, 2026
The North Carolina General Assembly's adoption of the new Propel NC funding model represents one of the most significant investments in workforce-focused education in recent years. Propel NC directs greater state support to community college programs
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Sep 2, 2026

Fort Bragg Department of Public Health maintains national accreditation status

In maintaining its accreditation status for another five years, the department has demonstrated that it not only meets PHAB’s strict quality standards but possesses the capacity to continuously evolve, innovate and drive the future of military public health. ...

Sep 2, 2026

Hilburn sworn in as interim director of elections

Vicki Hilburn was sworn in as the Cumberland County Board of Elections Interim Director of Elections at the Board of Elections meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in the E. Newton Smith Center. ...

Sep 2, 2026

Fayetteville State University promotes Wesley Fountain to vice chancellor for External Affairs and University Advancement

In this role, Fountain will provide strategic direction for the University’s external affairs and advancement efforts, strengthening FSU’s relationships with alumni, donors, corporate and community partners, government leaders and other key stakeholders. ...

Sep 1, 2026

Mayor Mitch Colvin selected for North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows Program

Mayor Mitch Colvin has been selected to join the sixth cohort of the North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows, a bipartisan group of local elected leaders from across the state committed to advancing informed, solutions-oriented dialogue around North Carolina’s most pressing education policy challenges. ...

Sep 1, 2026

Fayetteville Technical Community College and the North Carolina Military Business Center announce executive leadership transition

as Scott Dorney, the organization's founder and executive director since 2004, will transition leadership responsibilities to Martin J. "Jimmy" Hendrix III, who will assume the role of executive director effective Oct, 1, 2026. ...

Sep 1, 2026

Fort Bragg to modernize with upcoming campus-style dining venue

The CSDV concept replaces standard military dining facilities with modernized, food-court-style venues featuring varied culinary stations, expanded operational hours and a focus on performance nutrition. ...


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