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May 15, 2026

Youth to perform historical tributes honoring the legacies of heroes that shaped Fayetteville–Cumberland County

“Through Their Eyes, We Remember. Through Their Voices, We Honor.” Youth from across the Fayetteville community are bringing history to life through Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County, a retrospective performance celebrating the influential voi ...

May 15, 2026

Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of May 20 deadline to appeal property values

Cumberland County property owners have until May 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. to submit a formal appeal for their 2026 real property assessed value to the Board of Equalization and Review.Property owners may appeal their value by submitting a formal appeal to ...

May 15, 2026

Gen. Xavier Brunson returns home as Fayetteville State University marks record-breaking graduation

Fayetteville State University celebrated a record-breaking commencement weekend May 8-9, conferring 1,247 degrees and marking several institutional "firsts," including a historic student keynote and a homecoming for one of the nation’s top military l ...

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How High-Tech Heart Scans are Transforming Life-Saving Treatments

Posted May 4, 2026
One of medicine’s most powerful truths is that you can’t fix what you can’t see. This is especially true when it comes to your heart, a complex, four-chambered pump that is responsible for keeping you alive.When something goes wrong in your heart, wh
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May 15, 2026

Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders ...

May 15, 2026

Critical Path Solutions celebrates new office building in downtown Fayetteville

A new chapter has begun for Fayetteville based general contractors Critical Path Solutions LLC. On Tuesday, May 14, the CPS team gathered with the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and friends and family to celebrate the opening of their brand new office space located at 265 Gillespie St. in downtown Fayetteville. ...

May 15, 2026

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two homes

This morning, May 15, Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity broke ground on two homes on Orange St. Each home will feature three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Construction is expected to take around seven months. ...

May 15, 2026

A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress. ...

May 14, 2026

Greater Fayetteville Chamber announces opening of new Business Training Center and relocation of Chamber’s offices

The new facility, which is nearly 8,000 square feet, has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a hub for business education and engagement. The GFC will complete its relocation during the last week of May. During this time, the office will be temporarily closed to facilitate the move. The Chamber will officially reopen on June 1 at its new Skibo Road location. ...

May 14, 2026

Celebrating 45 years: Systel Business Equipment represents a legacy of commitment to quality service

Inset: Systel’s first corporate headquarters was a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville in 1981. Large photo: The company’s new corporate headquarters reflects years of growth into a multi-million dollar company that pr ...


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Mental health milestone: FSU celebrates $1.45M investment in student mental health and accessibility

At center, Chancellor Darrell T. Allison and Juanette Council, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student affairs, cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of Fayetteville State University's newly renovated Spaulding Building, joined by campus leaders


A hub for innovation: FCEDC repurposes landmark Fayetteville building into a future-focused hub

FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.


Celebrating 45 years: Systel Business Equipment represents a legacy of commitment to quality service

Inset: Systel’s first corporate headquarters was a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville in 1981. Large photo: The company’s new corporate headquarters reflects years of growth into a multi-million dollar company that pr