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May 13, 2026

FTCC announces Col. John Wilcox as commencement keynote speaker

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) is honored to announce U.S. Army Col. John Wilcox as the keynote speaker at the college’s 64th Annual Commencement Exercises this Friday, May 15.FTCC will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2026 in ...

May 13, 2026

Bladen Community College to host “Marketing with AI for Small Business” summit on June 11

Small business owners, entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders are invited to attend the Marketing with AI for Small Business Summit on Wednesday, June 11, 2026, at Bladen Community College. This intensive one-day training event is designed to he ...

May 13, 2026

Cumberland County Commissioners to hold FY2027 Budget Public Hearing on June 1

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget on Monday, June 1, at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, located at 117 Dick St. ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Posted May 12, 2026
At every level of our health system, from frontline staff to executive leadership, patient safety and quality of care are not just talking points; they are core values that guide every decision we make.Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earned A and B
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May 13, 2026

City of Fayetteville launches safe streets initiative to reduce traffic fatalities

The City of Fayetteville is launching a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative to create a more resilient, inclusive, and connected community where every person can travel safely.  The effort, shaped by community voices, focus ...

May 13, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health announces updated visitation policy focused on patient and family support

Cape Fear Valley Health has updated its visitation policy across all hospitals and facilities within the health system to create a more welcoming and supportive experience for patients and their loved ones while continuing to provide safe, high-quali ...

May 13, 2026

UNCP’s Alicia Thomas earns statewide Museum Professional Award

Alicia Thomas, curator of museum education and community engagement at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at UNC Pembroke, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Museum Professional Award by the North Carolina Museums Council. ...

May 13, 2026

CCS names new assistant superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

In her new role with CCS, Dr. DuBose will support the district’s curriculum and instructional programs, professional learning and academic improvement efforts to help strengthen student outcomes across the county. ...

May 13, 2026

Christy Swinson named associate dean of the School of Nursing at Fayetteville State University

Swinson has served in the role on an interim basis since December 2025. In her new permanent capacity, she provides academic and administrative oversight for the university’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. ...

May 13, 2026

Mylona receives national award from the Association of American Medical Colleges

Elza Mylona, Ph.D., who is the senior associate dean for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development at the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, has received the 2026 AAMC Group on Faculty Affairs Carole J. Bland Phronesis Award. ...


In The Current Issue

Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.