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Nov 21, 2025

Fayetteville PWC urges public to speak out to protect water supply

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is calling on customers, business owners, community leaders and local residents to take action in response to the Town of Fuquay-Varina’s request for an Interbasin Transfer (IBT) permit that will signifi ...

Nov 21, 2025

RCC launches new Utility Fundamentals Program

Graphic provided by RCCRobeson Community College (RCC) is proud to announce the launch of the Utility Fundamentals Program, the first program of its kind in the North Carolina Community College System. Developed in close collaboration with industry p ...

Nov 21, 2025

Snip, sip, celebrate: Caribou Coffee Hope Mills celebrates new location’s grand opening

Photo by GFBJCaribou Coffee®, a Minnesota born brand of coffeehouses known for signature handcrafted beverages, is thrilled to announce the official grand opening of a new location in Hope Mills, N.C. On Friday, Nov. 21, the new coffeehouse located a ...

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Incorporating academic readings in economics classrooms: A collaborative research initiative

Posted Nov 12, 2025
A growing movement in economics education is reshaping how students engage with complex social issues and develop critical thinking skills. Spearheaded by a collaborative team of professors from Fayetteville State University, Tulane University, St. C
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Nov 21, 2025

Harnett County Tax Department to hold information on business personal property tax listing, assessment and billing

Join members of the Harnett County Tax Department on Monday, Dec. 1  for a valuable information session to discuss business personal property tax listing, assessment and billing. ...

Nov 20, 2025

Australian manufacturer to launch North American operations in Bladen County, investing more than $6M in Elizabethtown

Photo provided by Bladen County Economic DevelopmentVectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown. ...

Nov 20, 2025

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® welcomes Michael “Mike” Berk, RCE, as CEO

The board of directors of Longleaf Pine REALTORS®, Inc. proudly announces the appointment of Michael “Mike” Berk, RCE, as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately ...

Nov 19, 2025

Fifth annual CSDD New Year's Eve Spectacular returns; Headliners announced

Graphic provided by: Cool Spring Downtown DistrictThe City of Fayetteville and Cool Spring Downtown District are pleased to announce the return of A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular for its fifth year, held in Festival Park (335 Ray Ave) on Wednes ...

Nov 19, 2025

Innovation and industry converge at FSU’s second annual Fintech & Insurtech Conference

Teena Piccione, secretary and state chief information officer of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, delivers a keynote address during Fayetteville State University’s Fintech and Insurtech Conference on Oct. 30. Piccione spoke on ...

Nov 19, 2025

Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital earns fifth consecutive ‘A’ Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fifth consecutive time from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety. ...


In The Current Issue

Pumping up the workforce: FTCC launches Cardiovascular Technology Program to meet growing industry demand

The new program will be sharing space with students from the surgical technology and central sterile processing programs(pictured) following renovations and expansions to the space. Photo provided by FTCC.Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTC


A lasting legacy: Dr. Shelton named winner of 2025 Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Stuart Shelton has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional high-risk obstetric care, through Cape Fear Valley Health. Photo provided by Dr. Shelton.Dr. Stuart Shelton, a renowned maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Cape Fear Valle


Editor's note: Put the XMAS decor down

©NOMICASTUDIO, ©PLAYFULSTUDIO AND ©IMAGES-DE-HSR VIA CANVA.COMIt has been a recent topic of discussion in the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal office as to when it is appropriate to begin putting up Christmas decorations. One of my coworkers sha