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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Lee Moritz, Jr. - Federal Business Development, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County

Mar 26, 2026

Daniel Weatherly named CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health

Cape Fear Valley Health has named Daniel (Dan) Weatherly as Chief Executive Officer, following his service as interim CEO after the retirement announcement of longtime CEO Michael Nagowski.Weatherly has been with Cape Fear Valley Health since 2011 an ...

Mar 26, 2026

Moore County Airport makes progress towards bringing back commercial air service

Adam Kiker speaks to local business leaders, elected officials, media and community members about the progress towards bringing commercial air service back to Moore County. Photo by GFBJ.A major airline is evaluating a daily flight between Moore Coun ...

Mar 25, 2026

Cool Spring Downtown District receives a Levitt Foundation Grant for Juneteenth, announces 2026 events calendar

Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) has been selected as a 2026 Levitt Festival Grant recipient, which will support the 2026 Juneteenth Jubilee, held on June 19, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Festival Park. The Levitt Family Foundation supports mo ...

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Where Warfighter Needs Meet Textile Innovation: Why FEDTEX 2026 Matters

Posted Mar 4, 2026
North Carolina’s textile industry plays a critical role in national security - producing combat uniforms, protective gear, parachutes, tents, medical PPE, and advanced wearable technologies that equip and protect America’s warfighters. As global inst
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Mar 25, 2026

FSU Board of Visitors rally to secure $17,000 for students facing financial hurdles

FSU's Board of Visitors raised $17,000 for the Broncos Helping Broncos campaign. The total exceeded the original target to expand emergency support and scholarships for students facing financial barriers to graduation. ...

Mar 25, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation honors Patient Safety and Quality Award winners

Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation recognized three outstanding team members with the Dr. Chris Aul Patient Safety and Quality Award during the organization’s Leadership Forum on March 17. ...

Mar 25, 2026

First Bank ranked #14 among US public banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence

The annual ranking evaluates publicly traded banks nationwide using a comprehensive methodology that measures growth, profitability and safety and soundness, positioning First Bank among the top-performing financial institutions in the nation. ...

Mar 25, 2026

Watson appointed VP of North Carolina Airports Association

Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) Deputy Director Deontae Watson has been appointed vice president of the North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) for the 2026-27 term.  ...

Mar 25, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union announces three new positions in Q1

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring and promotion of three team members. ...

Mar 24, 2026

State leadership to host Rural Listening Session in Sampson County

Photo provided by the Office of Governor Josh Stein On Wednesday, March 25, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will hold the second in a series of Rural Listening Sessions at 10 a.m. at the Sampson County Exposition Center located at 414 Wa ...


In The Current Issue

CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C


Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones


Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by