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Jan 2, 2026

Sandhills Community Colleges announce new small business classes and competition

The Small Business Center Network has announced a new class offering to be held at the Hoke Center campus starting Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 12 to 2 p.m. that will entail two more consecutive Thursday sessions concluding on Thursday, Feb. 19. The t ...

Jan 2, 2026

Sampson County Economic Development launches Sampson 360 to strengthen community collaboration and economic growth

Sampson County Economic Development (SCED) recently announced the launch of Sampson 360, a new program, forum and platform designed to inform, connect and unite leaders from across Sampson County in support of long-term economic growth and community ...

Jan 2, 2026

Taxpayers reminded of tax relief programs for qualified property owners

Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds residents about available property tax relief programs for those who qualify. These programs offer assistance to eligible agricultural, disabled, elderly and Veteran property owners. ...

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Security: How Small Vulnerabilities Create Big Losses for Businesses

Posted Dec 2, 2025
Security failures rarely show up clearly on a business’s financial statements, yet they quietly chip away at the bottom line every single day. When most business owners think about security risks, they immediately think of break-ins, burglaries, or c
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Dec 23, 2025

That's a wrap 2025! GFBJ reflects on a successful year of coverage by highlighting key developments from 2025

Economic growth and new business activity defined the year across the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s (GFBJ) seven-county coverage area. From new companies entering the region to commercial developments expanding, the greater Fayetteville are ...

Dec 23, 2025

Southern Pines Brewery shuts down operations

Southern Pines Brewing Company has announced that the company will be gradually shutting down its operations through Dec. 31. ...

Dec 22, 2025

Sonja M. Brown named interim provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at Fayetteville State University

 Sonja M. Brown, Ph.D.Fayetteville State University (FSU) has named Sonja M. Brown, Ph.D., as the interim provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2026, while the university prepares to launch its national searc ...

Dec 22, 2025

Questions & Answers: Getting to know Mike Berk, Longleaf Pine Realtors® new CEO

Mike BerkMike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with ...

Dec 19, 2025

A little something special; Downtown Fayetteville’s first micro grocery and corner store now open

Downtown Fayetteville now has its first chef-driven grocery and corner store in Market Square. Market Square Pantry is a new community minded market, offering things like seasonal fresh produce, easy grab snacks, fresh bakery items and other foo ...

Dec 19, 2025

Funding available for local organizations to support City priorities

The city’s Economic and Community Development Department (ECD) is currently collecting proposals from local nonprofits and organizations to support city initiatives for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan that aim to improve residents' quality of life.& ...


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Questions & Answers: Getting to know Mike Berk, Longleaf Pine Realtors® new CEO

Mike BerkMike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with