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Oct 2, 2026

Moore County Economic Development Partnership celebrates National Manufacturing Day

Photo provided by MCEDPMoore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) and its community workforce development partners hosted the 2026 Moore County Manufacturing Day Breakfast on Oct. 1 at Sandhills Community College to recognize the county’s ...

Oct 2, 2026

Carla Banks named director of marketing and communications for City of Fayetteville

Carla BanksThe City of Fayetteville welcomes Carla Banks as director of marketing and communications. She will oversee citywide communications, marketing, media relations and public relations efforts, advise City management and officials on communica ...

Oct 1, 2026

Fort Bragg land transfer passes both chambers of Congress

The United States Senate recently voted to approve a transfer of approximately 20 acres of Fort Bragg land to the state of North Carolina to build a new Veterans home in Fayetteville. ...

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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

Posted Sep 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health treats behavioral health as one of its largest and most strategic service lines, offering a full continuum of care from a dedicated psychiatric emergency department to adult and adolescent inpatient units and robust outpatient
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Oct 1, 2026

Plans proceed for new traffic signal on Morganton Road

A new traffic signal is planned for Morganton Road at Northview Drive to help ease congestion and improve safety during the morning and afternoon commutes. ...

Oct 1, 2026

NCDMV transitions to digital vehicle registration Oct. 1, 2026

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer issue license plate stickers or automatically provide printed registration cards. ...

Oct 1, 2026

FTCC Foundation receives $12,000 Grassroots Art Project grant for 2026-27 Fine Arts Concert Series

FTCC Foundation, Inc., announces a $12,000 Grassroots Art Project Grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County to support the 2026-27 Fine Arts Concert Series at Fayetteville Technical Community College. ...

Oct 1, 2026

Cumberland Community Foundation presents annual report; $500,000 announced for arts & enrichment for youth

Cumberland Community Foundation celebrated its 46th year and presented its annual report on Thursday, Sept. 24 at its Founders & Friends event at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. ...

Oct 1, 2026

UNCP lands nearly $5 million to advance AI, transform student success

Photo provided by UNCPUNC Pembroke has received nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to transform the student experience through human-centered artificial intelligence, creating new ways for students to learn, access academic suppo ...

Oct 1, 2026

A night to remember, a cause to celebrate: Greater Life of Fayetteville to host “An Evening With the Arts: A Night of Jazz”

Join Greater Life of Fayetteville for its spectacular black-tie fundraising gala, “An Evening With the Arts: A Night of Jazz,” an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture and community on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. ...


In The Current Issue

See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar