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Jan 17, 2025

Can Do Performance Financing Program now open

The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is partnering with FCEDC to launch the Can Do Performance Financing Program.The program was designed to address the barriers to capital that have impeded the creation of sustainable businesses within Fayette ...

Jan 17, 2025

Fayetteville police lateral hiring event set for Jan. 25

Graphic provided by: Fayetteville Police DepartmentThe Fayetteville Police Department is hosting a lateral officer hiring event on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Manna Church, 5117 Cliffdale Road Fayetteville, NC. Law enforcement age ...

Jan 17, 2025

Multiple all-way stops coming to Sampson County

Several all-way stops will be installed at intersections across Sampson County in January. The N.C. Department of Transportation will add pavement markings and stop signs at the following locations:McCullen and Keener roads on Jan. 21;Dunn and A ...

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Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workforce: Cape Fear Valley Health’s Nurse Assistant II Program Advances Careers

Posted Oct 2, 2024
In response to the national nursing shortage and long-term workforce needs, Cape Fear Valley Health System has developed a comprehensive training path for nursing assistants who aspire to be a nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant (NA) II program eq
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Jan 17, 2025

Harnett County selected in statewide program to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina

Harnett County is proud to announce its selection as one of 22 counties in North Carolina to participate in the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s “Our State, Our Homes” program.Launched by Carolina Across 100, “Our State, Our Homes” is an 18 ...

Jan 16, 2025

FSU among new HBCUs joining the FICO Educational Analytics Challenge program for aspiring data scientists

Global analytic software company FICO announced its FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge is set to partner with Fayetteville State University. Led by Dr. Mingxian Jin, professor in computer science, 12 FSU seniors will participate in the challenge.“ ...

Jan 15, 2025

Moore Regional Hospital introduces PET Amyvid Brain Scans to aid in Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Dr. Joshua Cho, photo provided by FirstHealth.FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is proud to announce the availability of PET Amyvid brain scans, a cutting-edge diagnostic tool designed to detect beta-amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disea ...

Jan 15, 2025

USDA invests in clean energy projects to lower costs and increase American energy security across North Carolina

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight recently announced that USDA is funding 16 projects to expand access to clean energy systems in North Carolina. USDA is providing nearly $11.3 ...

Jan 15, 2025

Cumberland County Library upgrades print services

The Cumberland County Public Library is upgrading print services (copy, fax, print and scan) with new multi-function machines at all eight locations this week. The key feature of this upgrade is the introduction of a new payment system that replaces ...

Jan 15, 2025

Town of Elizabethtown conducts survey on needs and challenges of the small business community

The Town of Elizabethtown, in conjunction with Main Street America, is seeking input from current and potential small business owners to understand better the needs, challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Elizabetht ...


In The Current Issue

Experts in the fields: Hands-on learning at SCC prepares students for ag careers

Swine Production students recently toured a Prestage sow farm, gaining hands-on insight into pig care. They observed piglets being born, explored the stages of growth and discussed the journey from farm to market. Photo provided by SCC.In Sampson Com


Cuddles for a cause: Cape Fear Valley Health's NICU Cuddler Program provides lifesaving touch to some of the hospital's most precious patients

From left to right: Santa (Rev. Mike Garrett) pictured with newborn and cuddle recipient Declan Nault, his mother Daphne Hault, father Adam Nault and Marcia Garrett. Photo provided by Marcia Garrett.The importance of physical touch for newborns canno


That's a wrap, 2024! GFBJ is celebrating another great year of coverage by providing a recap of some key developments announced this year

The year 2024 was the year of growth and new deals throughout the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s seven county coverage area. From incoming businesses to expanding commercial properties and more, the greater Fayetteville area can expect addit