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Mar 3, 2026

SCC & University of Mount Olive establish agriculture articulation agreement

Standing (left to right): Heather Watson, Instructor of Animal Science & Agribusiness Technology; Barney Grady, Dean of Applied Technologies; Chris Stroud, Department Chair of Agribusiness & Animal Science Technology. Seated (left to right): ...

Mar 3, 2026

Holmes Security Systems acquires alarm monitoring accounts from Thompson Electric

Holmes Security Systems, one of the largest independent security companies in North and South Carolina, announces the acquisition of the accounts of Thompson Electric of Lumberton Inc.This transition ensures continued, uninterrupted monitoring and se ...

Mar 3, 2026

Food Lion Feeds makes major food donation to FTCC's on-campus food pantry

The Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation is proud to announce a generous food donation from Food Lion Feeds to the FTCC Food Pantry. ...

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Scott Embry
United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Mar 3, 2026

Authenticity on the menu: How Legacy Rolls is redefining fast casual dining

Located at 1161 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake, N.C., Legacy Rolls opened in March of 2025. The business is run by a father-son duo and draws on over 150 years of family tradition and history. ...

Mar 2, 2026

Major Lumberton corridor to be upgraded: NCDOT awards $39M contract for Fayetteville Road

A 1.3-mile section of Fayetteville Road will be improved with extra travel and turn lanes, a raised median and a new roundabout.Fayetteville Road (above, looking south from its intersection with North Roberts Avenue) will be improved for safety and t ...

Mar 2, 2026

North Carolina’s Small Business Center Network launches the SBCN Startup Showdown, supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation

The NC Community College System’s Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and the Wells Fargo Foundation are launching the SBCN Startup Showdown, a new statewide competition designed to support emerging entrepreneurs through mentorship, training and $60 ...

Feb 27, 2026

County to launch Community Impact Micro Awards available for nonprofits

Cumberland County is accepting applications for the Community Impact Micro Award Program beginning March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Micro Award Program provides short-term financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, up to $3,500 per approved applicant, ...

Feb 27, 2026

Valley Hospice House marks one year of compassionate end-of-life care

Photo provided by CFVHIn its first year of opening, Valley Hospice House, a facility of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, has served more than 500 patients across the region, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to compassionate end-of- ...

Feb 27, 2026

Grand opening of new Hoke County affordable housing community

Hoke County has announced the completion of five newly constructed duplex buildings, delivering a total of ten three-bedroom units to help address the growing demand for affordable housing in the area. ...


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Mutts with a mission: Specialized K9 program supports local Veterans

Kristen Botts co-founded the program with her husband, Nathan Botts, who is a Veteran himself. Photos provided by Kristen Botts.An organization helping Veterans live a full life after their service in the U.S. Military wants to connect Veterans and d


Committed to community: Huntington Bank completes merger with Cadence Bank, continues to grow client base

Patrick NoblesHuntington Bancshares Incorporated announced on Feb. 2 that it has closed its merger with Cadence Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Miss. This strategic partnership accelerates Huntington’s growth in


Editor's note: What really catches the attention of someone new to Fayetteville?

There is extensive dialogue surrounding Fayetteville as a travel destination or city aimed at recruiting new businesses and new residents. As someone who moved here from out of state, I thought it could be fun to share my personal experience as