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Jun 2, 2026

Open for business: Area restaurants celebrate soft openings throughout the month of May

The month of May saw new restaurants opening their doors and welcoming guests throughout the greater Fayetteville area, from sports bars to soul food, stop by these new businesses offering local flavors. Halftime Hangout A new sports bar is ...

Jun 1, 2026

Bladen Community College launches new aviation programs for fall 2026

Graphic courtesy of BCCBladen Community College is preparing students for takeoff with the launch of an exciting new Aviation Management degree program beginning Fall 2026. In addition, the college is developing an innovative Air Traffic Control prog ...

May 29, 2026

UNCP Occupational Therapy program earns full seven-year accreditation

Photo provided by UNCPLess than two years after welcoming its first cohort of students, UNC Pembroke’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program has earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ( ...

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Are your adventures covered? Coverage tips for your RV, ATV and boat

Posted Jun 2, 2026
Your ATV, RV and boat are built for getting out there. Exploring trails. Seeing new places. Spending more time doing what you enjoy.Before you head out, make sure you have the right coverage. Many homeowners and auto policies are designed for everyda
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May 29, 2026

Publisher's note: Stubborn consistency

Photo provided by GFBJThis past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Alliance of Area Business Publishers’ Summer Conference, conveniently taking place right around the corner from us in Wilmington, N.C. While I was there, I was able to ...

May 29, 2026

ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street. ...

May 28, 2026

Public Works Art Exhibition celebrates 21 years

Photo courtesy of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland CountyFayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) is celebrating 21 years of creativity and community partnership through the annual Public Works Art Exhibition, presented in collaboration ...

May 28, 2026

Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo ...

May 28, 2026

Downtown vitality: How the North Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center is helping keep the hearts of our communities beating

When prospective residents and businesses are evaluating a community to decide whether they want to move there, they often consider the area’s downtown district as a key indicator of the larger community’s offerings. Photo courtesy of the City of Lum ...

May 27, 2026

CCCC set to build training tower to help save lives

CCCC held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 26 for its Harnett Fire Training Tower. Construction of the tower is set to begin later this year, with completion expected in 2027. ...


In The Current Issue

Envisioning a better downtown: Cool Spring Downtown District's Amplified District Reenvision Awards honor downtown visionaries

Graphic courtesy of CSDDThe Cool Spring Downtown District is recognizing members of the downtown Fayetteville community with their Inaugural Amplified District Awards. While an award ceremony and town hall was intended for June 4, the Cool Spring Dow


ERA Strother bets on downtown Fayetteville with Hay Street move

ERA Strother Real Estate recently relocated its long-time office headquarters to 229A Hay St., trading its Ray Avenue site for a street-level presence on Hay Street.


Beyond the balance sheet: Looking beyond traditional banking to examine the bigger picture of growth opportunity and long-term success

The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal is excited to announce our second Power Breakfast for 2026: Beyond the Balance Sheet, a banking-focused event exploring the relationship between bankers and businesses. This event will have a regional fo