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Oct 6, 2026

A sweet day; Richard's Sweet Tooth & Special Occasions now open in Dunn

Family, friends and the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce were all in line bright and early for the official ribbon cutting of a new bakery on one of Dunn's main roads on Friday, Oct. 2. ...

Oct 6, 2026

Moore County Chamber enters final quarter with strong momentum and a clear focus on what’s next

Ribbon Cutting at Teriyaki Express Japanese Restaurant, Seven Lakes, N.C. - Photo provided by MCCThe Moore County Chamber of Commerce is entering the final quarter of the year with strong momentum and an increasingly clear focus on the work that matt ...

Oct 6, 2026

Bladen Community College awarded NC AHEC funding to advance simulation-based nursing education

Photo courtesy of Bladen Community CollegeBladen Community College has been awarded funding from the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) to support a Clinical Site Development project focused on optimizing simulation in nursing edu ...

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Project Management in the Trades: The Difference Between Doing the Work and Delivering the Project

Posted Oct 1, 2026
In the skilled trades, we take pride in knowing how to do the work. We know how to install it,  build it, repair it, fabricate it, troubleshoot it, and make it work when the unexpected happens. But there is an important distinction between perfo
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Oct 6, 2026

CFRT announces BRAVA, a new rooftop restaurant at 1209 Stages

Brava, a new tapas-style dining experience, will have seating for approximately 60 guests, and offers a way to extend an evening of entertainment at 1209 Stages as well as being a destination all its own. ...

Oct 5, 2026

Bladen Community College to host “So You Want to Start a Small Business” class and preview Pitch It Bladen 2027

The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College invites aspiring entrepreneurs to attend “So You Want to Start a Small Business” on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building 14, Room 104. This class will help participants ...

Oct 5, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce announces Dunn Area Chamber Foundation to expand community and economic impact

The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the addition of the Dunn Area Chamber Foundation, an extended arm of the Chamber created to support long-term community growth, workforce development, education, leadership development and econom ...

Oct 2, 2026

Moore County Economic Development Partnership celebrates National Manufacturing Day

Photo provided by MCEDPMoore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) and its community workforce development partners hosted the 2026 Moore County Manufacturing Day Breakfast on Oct. 1 at Sandhills Community College to recognize the county’s ...

Oct 2, 2026

Carla Banks named director of marketing and communications for City of Fayetteville

Carla BanksThe City of Fayetteville welcomes Carla Banks as director of marketing and communications. She will oversee citywide communications, marketing, media relations and public relations efforts, advise City management and officials on communica ...

Oct 1, 2026

Fort Bragg land transfer passes both chambers of Congress

The United States Senate recently voted to approve a transfer of approximately 20 acres of Fort Bragg land to the state of North Carolina to build a new Veterans home in Fayetteville. ...


In The Current Issue

See the brilliance: Dunn artist creates and sells glass artwork that shines brightly

Cindy Akers-Gilford creates stained glass, fused glass, mosaics, handmade glass jewelry, pendants, suncatchers and other original glass artwork in her studio in Dunn, N.C. Photos provided by Cimply Broken.Self-made Artist and Founder of Cimply Broken


Brushstrokes of hope: Art therapy for cancer patients and their caregivers

 FirstHealth’s art therapy for cancer patients and caregivers helps attendees reduce stress through creative expression. Photo provided by Deborah Yarborough.Group therapy can provide much-needed support and comfort during difficult times, and t


Art that serves others: How a Harnett County muralist is making a lasting mark in her community

Van Goat Studios, which has been operating since 2019, has allowed Johnson to express herself and reflect the spirit of local communities through murals. Photo provided by Elyse Johnson.Elyse Johnson of Van Goat Studios in Dunn wants to spread her ar