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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 ...

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Forging the Fleet: Rebuilding America’s Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce

Posted Aug 12, 2025
As global adversarial threats intensify, the U.S. Navy is racing to expand its fleet of submarines, surface ships, and unmanned seacraft. President Donald Trump, in his “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” executive order, has made revitalizing t
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Oct 15, 2025

Fayetteville Fire Department celebrates new firefighters at graduation and recognition ceremony

City officials, family and friends gathered Oct. 9 to recognize and celebrate new, promoted and retired firefighters at the graduation and recognition ceremony hosted by the Fayetteville Fire Department.  ...

Oct 15, 2025

FTCC Foundation welcomes new board members, elects officers

Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Sharon Lewis, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Al Aycock and Deontae Watson to the Foundation Board of Directors for three-year terms.  ...

Oct 15, 2025

Arts Council’s Kennon Jackson, Jr. appointed to Joint City & County Appearance Commission

The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief of Staff Kennon Jackson, Jr. to the Joint City and County Appearance Commission. ...

Oct 15, 2025

Campbell University’s Physician Assistant program achieves 98% PANCE pass rate

Campbell University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program is celebrating an outstanding achievement as the Class of 2025 earned a 98% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). ...

Oct 15, 2025

Lumbee Guaranty Bank announces appointment of Allan Campbell to board of directors

Lumbee Guaranty Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Campbell to its board of directors. His appointment was unanimously approved by the board at its most recent meeting. ...

Oct 14, 2025

Cumberland County issues RFP for Project Management and Owner’s Representative Services for Crown Theatre and Arena Modernization; results from public input survey under review

Graphic provided by: Cumberland County Cumberland County has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified firms to provide Project Management and Owner’s Representative Services for the modernization and renovation of the Crown Theatr ...


In The Current Issue

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