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NCMBC Technology Transition Office Highlights New Department of War SBIR/STTR Updates for North Carolina Small Businesses

TJ Gilroy - Business Development Professional, North Carolina Military Business Center
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Bringing Color Back into Her Life After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Michael Sundborg, M.D. - Gynecologic Oncologist, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

John Bigger - Corporate Director of Behavioral Health, Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research, Cape Fear Valley Health

Oct 21, 2026

DRACOE holds grand opening for new manufacturing facility in Hoke County

A new defense technology and manufacturing company has been officially welcomed into Hoke County. Leadership and staff of DRACOE hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new facility located off of Highway 15/50 close to Aberdeen, N.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. ...

Oct 21, 2026

Publix opens new store in Fayetteville

Photo provided by PublixToday, Oct. 21, Publix opened its newest store in Fayetteville at 7465 Rockfish Rd. bringing Publix’s signature service and shopping experience to even more customers in Fayetteville.The 48,387 sq. ft. supermarket features tra ...

Oct 21, 2026

Jamison Strickland joins Fidelity Bank in Fayetteville

Fidelity Bank is pleased to announce that Jamison Strickland has joined Fidelity Bank as a business development officer. In his new position, he is responsible for developing and managing business banking relationships throughout Fayetteville. ...

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NCMBC Technology Transition Office Highlights New Department of War SBIR/STTR Updates for North Carolina Small Businesses

Posted Oct 1, 2026
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) Technology Transition Office is encouraging North Carolina small businesses, technology companies, entrepreneurs and research institutions to review important updates recently issued by the Departme
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Oct 21, 2026

George Breece awarded AOPA Special Award for Career Commitment to Advocacy

On Saturday, Sept. 12, in Las Vegas at the American Orthotics and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, NAAOP’s founding Executive Director, George W. Breece, was honored with the AOPA Special Award for Career Commitment to Advocacy in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. ...

Oct 21, 2026

CCS honors Edith Ball and Roy Young for service to students and schools

Cumberland County Schools recognized Edith Ball and Roy Young for their dedication to supporting students and strengthening school communities during the Cumberland County Board of Education meeting on Oct. 12, 2026. ...

Oct 21, 2026

Fayetteville State Veterans support program reaches capacity in first year

Just over a year after Fayetteville State University established a federally funded program to help military Veterans succeed in college, the initiative has reached its full capacity of 120 students. ...

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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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

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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