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Oct 20, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce to host 9th Annual Oyster Roast

The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to enjoy an evening of great food, live music, and fellowship at its Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ...

Oct 20, 2026

$43.1 million Special Operations Forces barracks project continues to progress

A construction worker uses an angle grinder while working inside a new Special Operations Forces barracks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 15, 2026. The $43.1 million military construction project, overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wil ...

Oct 20, 2026

FirstHealth launches Virtual Primary Care program

FirstHealth is expanding access to primary care with the launch of a new Virtual Primary Care program, designed to help busy adults establish and maintain a relationship with a dedicated primary care provider from the comfort of home.The program comb ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health expands emergency department capacity

Posted Oct 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health is expanding the Emergency Department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, including 24 additional beds in the dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department as part of continued investments designed to meet the needs of a growing co
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Oct 19, 2026

Lumbee Tribal Council approves historic gaming ordinance in 14-2 vote; Potential casino project hangs in the balance

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LUMBEE TRIBE OF N.C.The Lumbee Tribal Council voted 14-2 Thursday night to approve a gaming ordinance, setting the stage for a historic referendum that will allow the Lumbee people to decide the future of gaming for the Tribe. The v ...

Oct 19, 2026

Robeson Community College breaks ground on new Career Technical Education Building

Photo provided by RCCOn Oct. 16, Robeson Community College celebrated a historic milestone with a special Legislative Luncheon and the official groundbreaking of its new Career Technical Education Building.This long-awaited investment will expand opp ...

Oct 16, 2026

Moore County Talent Symposium draws more than 130 leaders to focus on workplace mental health and well-being

Photo provided by Moore County ChamberMore than 130 business and community leaders gathered Friday, October 9, at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) at Sandhills Community College for the Moore County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Talent Sympo ...

Oct 16, 2026

Small Business RoundTable to focus on Business Insurance Oct. 26

Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the upcoming Small Business RoundTable on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bladen Community College. The session will focus on business insurance and how the right coverage ...

Oct 16, 2026

Free webinar to explore accessibility and fair housing trends

Attorney Theresa L. Kitay of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., will share insight into fair housing issues and developments affecting communities. ...

Oct 15, 2026

FirstFutures program expands to support more students pursuing health care careers

Nadia Rosales is a FirstFutures sponsorship recipient. With assistance from FirstFutures, Nadia is studying medical assisting at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford and works at FirstHealth Primary Care. Photo provided by FirstHealth.FirstH ...


In The Current Issue

Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th