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Jul 9, 2026

Moore County Child Care Economic Summit: Understanding the impact of the childcare crisis on business owners and leaders

Join ExCEL NC, Moore County Chamber of Commerce and other community partners to explore the economic impact of the childcare crisis and how business leaders can drive solutions at the Child Care Economic Summit scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, at 9:00 a ...

Jul 9, 2026

Dutch Bros Coffee opens second location in downtown Fayetteville

Dutch Bros Coffee® opened its newest location in Fayetteville on Thursday, July 9. The new location is in downtown Fayetteville at 117 Grove St. and is open  Sunday-Thursday from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. ...

Jul 8, 2026

FirstHealth Concierge Medicine and FirstHealth Functional Medicine marks grand opening with ribbon cutting

Photos by GFBJFirstHealth is expanding access to personalized, preventive health care with the relocation of FirstHealth Concierge Medicine and FirstHealth Functional Medicine to a new location at 401 Capital Drive, Suite B, in Whispering Pines.In ad ...

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Scott Embry
United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Jul 8, 2026

UNCP Accounting Professor elected to NCACPA Board of Directors

UNC Pembroke accounting professor Dr. Dena Breece has been elected to the North Carolina Association of CPAs Board of Directors, bringing decades of experience in accounting education, public service and professional leadership to the statewide organization. ...

Jul 8, 2026

ASOMF announces appointment of Margaret Britten as executive director

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Margaret Britten as executive director. ...

Jul 8, 2026

Fayetteville State University’s Chuck McKinnon selected for national Executive Leadership Academy

Fayetteville State University's Chuck McKinnon, associate vice chancellor for Strategic Communications, has been selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for the 2026-27 Executive Leadership Academy. ...

Jul 8, 2026

Neurosurgeon brings advanced expertise to FirstHealth Neurosurgery

Ryan Hess, M.D., is excited to expand access to advanced brain tumor care in the Sandhills through FirstHealth Neurosurgery’s partnership with UNC, allowing more patients to receive specialized treatment closer to home instead of traveling to large academic medical centers. ...

Jul 8, 2026

Brittany Odom promoted to chief operating officer of FCEDC

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is excited to announce the promotion of Brittany Tschida Odom to chief operating officer. In her new role, Odom will oversee FCEDC’s organizational operations with an emphasis on marketing, communication and special projects. ...

Jul 7, 2026

Fayetteville State University Alumni Association donates record $250K to support students

Fayetteville State University Chancellor Darrell T. Allison joins National Alumni Association leadership and members to celebrate a historic $250,000 gift during the second annual scholarship gala on June 27, 2026. The funds will support student scho ...


In The Current Issue

Fairytale fare: Once Upon a Bite serves up charcuterie spreads that tell a story

Once Upon a Bite launched in early 2026 and has continued to grow through local markets, festivals, private events and community partnerships throughout the Fayetteville area.


Growing and glowing: Skin Specialists of Fayetteville expands into new Owen Drive facility, plans July grand reopening

Photo provided by Skin Specialists of FayettevilleA Veteran-owned Fayetteville medical spa that launched during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a multi-disciplinary aesthetics and wellness practice — winning the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award for Be


Savoring tradition: How Yinzers is bringing Pittsburgh's iconic flavors to Fayetteville

Josh Buracchio and his wife Gina had a vision two years ago: to bring the best of their beloved Pittsburgh’s culinary scene to Fayetteville.