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Apr 21, 2026

Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to host two NAIA Men’s National Golf Championships at Gates Four Golf and Country Club

Photo courtesy of Gates Four Golf & Country ClubThe Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that the destination has been selected to host the NAIA Men’s National Golf Championship in 2027 and 2028, bringing a pr ...

Apr 21, 2026

Haraz Coffee opens in Raeford

Haraz Coffee is now open for business at 8614 Fayetteville Road in Raeford. This is the owners’ third Haraz Coffee location. They also operate cafés in Apex and Raleigh. ...

Apr 20, 2026

First cohort of students gets advance look at new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Photo provided by Methodist UniversityThe first group of accepted students was recently given the opportunity to meet faculty, staff and get their first look at the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine (SOM).After a wel ...

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How to turn business risk into resilience: Four proactive steps every business needs to take

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Running a small or midsize business means balancing challenges with opportunity. But according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one in four small businesses are just one disruption away from shutting down.1  When a single storm, system outa
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Apr 17, 2026

A new chapter: Book Black Women Inc. deepens impact with new partnerships and new programming

In just four short years, Book Black Women Inc. has flourished exponentially. New partnerships, serious sponsorships, a new location and putting on an all-original play are just some of the accomplishments on the horizon for Ayana Washington’s creati ...

Apr 17, 2026

Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

Bobby Kulp and Forth Heffner, the entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf, are hoping their drone delivery service can become a household name for golfers who want to experience maximum comfort on demand. Photo provided by Kulp.An entrepreneur and tech w ...

Apr 17, 2026

Editor's note: Celebrating Spring in Fayetteville

Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always ...

Apr 17, 2026

Leading the way: Inspiring the next generation of women in medicine

L to R: April Martin, MSPAS, PA-C, Elza Mylona, Ph.D., Carol Nichols, Ph.D., Meredith Gronski, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA, Janay Hagins, DNP, RN. Photo provided by MU.As the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine gears up to welcome i ...

Apr 16, 2026

41 years strong: Highstreet Warren Insurance Group adapts while staying true to its founder

Highstreet Warren Insurance Group has 15 in-office employees. Many staff members have been with the organization for a decade or more. Photos provided by Highstreet Warren Insurance Group A longstanding family business in Fayetteville is sharing ...

Apr 16, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates expansion of First Adventures Child Development Center

The 11,519-square-foot expansion brings the facility’s total size to more than 26,000 square feet and includes 12 new classrooms, increasing enrollment capacity and creating approximately 30 new jobs. ...


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A new chapter: Book Black Women Inc. deepens impact with new partnerships and new programming

In just four short years, Book Black Women Inc. has flourished exponentially. New partnerships, serious sponsorships, a new location and putting on an all-original play are just some of the accomplishments on the horizon for Ayana Washington’s creati


Elevating the golf experience: The entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf's ambitious drone delivery vision

Bobby Kulp and Forth Heffner, the entrepreneurs behind Chip Shot Golf, are hoping their drone delivery service can become a household name for golfers who want to experience maximum comfort on demand. Photo provided by Kulp.An entrepreneur and tech w


Editor's note: Celebrating Spring in Fayetteville

Photo by Stephanie MeadorAs the trees and bushes bloom and the weather heats up, I’m enjoying spending more and more time outdoors, walking on trails, dining on patios and even driving with the windows down to soak in the fresh air. I’ve always