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Apr 23, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union partners with myCUmortgage for comprehensive home loan products and services

As this year’s spring homebuying season continues to build momentum, myCUmortgage announced partnerships with three credit unions that are ready to help their members with homeownership. myCUmortgage is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), who ...

Apr 23, 2026

Fayetteville to break ground on sports complex

Graphic provided by the City of FayettevilleThe City of Fayetteville will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation sports complex on Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m. The groundbreaking will take place on M ...

Apr 22, 2026

Cape Fear Valley ENT – Lillington expands services with new allergy clinic

Cape Fear Valley Health is pleased to announce the addition of comprehensive allergy services at its Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic in Lillington, expanding access to specialized care for patients experiencing environmental allergies.The new aller ...

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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 22, 2026

Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies ranks as one of the top real estate companies in North America

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, in partnership with the Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies, was recently ranked as the #19 real estate brokerage in the nation for closed transactions and #27 for closed sales volume in the RISMedia 2026 Power Broker Report. ...

Apr 22, 2026

FTCC Library Dean and Living Law Project earn national recognition

The Paul H. Thompson Library’s Living Law Project has received the 2025-26 Association of College and Research Libraries Community and Junior College Libraries Section Community College Library Program Award. ...

Apr 22, 2026

Kimberly Wilson named 2026 Teacher Assistant of the Year

Cumberland County Schools proudly announced Kimberly Wilson, a dedicated teacher assistant at Morganton Road Elementary School, as its 2026 Teacher Assistant of the Year during the district’s annual celebration reception at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. ...

Apr 22, 2026

Jacobs, Perry take leadership roles at Methodist University

Methodist University has a new voice on its executive leadership team with the addition of Kelvin Jacobs as vice president for Legal Affairs & General Counsel. Working hand-in-hand with Jacobs is Nathan Perry, who has assumed the role of institutional compliance and Title IX coordinator. ...

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. ...


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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