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Feb 3, 2026

Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board seeks businesses to participate in 2026 “My Future So Bright” & NextGen Summer Work Program

Graphic courtesy of Mid-Carolina Development BoardThe Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board is actively seeking local businesses to participate in the MFSB & NextGen Summer Work Program – a valuable resource to help supplement a business’s sum ...

Feb 3, 2026

CVB changes name to Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen; Removes CVB from name to simplify destination brand

New logo provided by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Effective immediately, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will change their DBA name to Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen. The ...

Feb 3, 2026

A new home for Fayetteville’s food entrepreneurs; NC Food Commissary opens Feb. 19

A new resource hub for Fayetteville’s food industry is officially opening its doors. A grand opening celebration has been announced for Feb. 19, 2026, at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public, inviting the community to tour the facility, meet the team behind the commissary, and learn how the space is helping fuel local food entrepreneurs across Fayetteville. ...

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Marty Breswitz
Cape Fear Valley Health

A second chance: Family, faith and a life-saving heart

Posted Jan 20, 2026
Heart disease runs deep in my family. My father, all his brothers—even my own brothers and I—have walked this hard road. I was 36 when I had my first heart attack. That day, Dr. Bacon, with Cape Fear Valley Health, put in three stents and started me
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Feb 3, 2026

Wisco Taco Foxtrot to open Feb. 12 in Southern Pines

Wisco Taco Foxtrot is inspired by owner Jim O'Malley's Wisconsin roots and his passion for travel. It is designed to be a fun, vibrant gathering place offering scratch-made tacos, creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere. ...

Feb 2, 2026

FTCC introduces new program preparing students for careers in the underground utility construction industry

Fayetteville Technical Community College is opening the door to high-demand careers in the underground utility construction industry with its new Utility Construction Technician (Underground) program; a hands-on, fast-track pathway to a skilled trade ...

Jan 30, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Michael Nagowski announces retirement

Photo provided by CFVHMichael Nagowski, chief executive officer of Cape Fear Valley Health, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026.Nagowski has served as CEO since 2008, guiding Cape Fear Valley Health’s growth from a county hospital int ...

Jan 30, 2026

Data centers eyeing Fayetteville; is the city ready for something bigger?

FCEDC hosted John Geib (right) to share details on how data centers operate, what is driving their growth and how communities can benefit from their economic growth while ensuring residents are protected. Photo by GFBJ.On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Fayet ...

Jan 30, 2026

ArtsXL opens doors for Fayetteville’s creative community

Sweet Tea Shakespeare is currently performing Sense & Sensibility in the ArtsXL's main space. Photos by GFBJ. Housed in a renovated 90-year-old building located at 214 Burgess Street in downtown Fayetteville, ArtsXL does exactly what its nam ...

Jan 30, 2026

Business Beats: Season 1 Episode 11: Dec. 15- Dec. 19, 2025

Episode 11 and we're in heaven! It was a busy week for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina as they received official federal recognition as a tribe! And a new micro market is now open in downtown Fayetteville! Market Square Pantry had a surprise openi ...


In The Current Issue

From academia to the battlefield: AFCEA Innovation Summit aims to give military and industry a "decision advantage"

AFCEA- NC Fort Bragg Chapter’s annual summit brings together leaders from industry, academic and research institutions, innovation hubs, Veteran organizations and elite Army and Special Operations commands. Graphic provided by Phil Williams


Insights into Fayetteville real estate: A year of stabilization and optimism for 2026

Fayetteville brokers and agents are entering 2026 with cautious optimism about what lies ahead.


Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management

Located at 225 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, Cameo Art House Theatre has two auditoriums and screens films ranging from classics to new releases. The theater also prioritizes spotlighting local and up-and-coming filmmakers. Photo by James Throsse