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May 1, 2026

FTCC celebrates completion of Carolyn and George Armstrong Building Trades Center

On May 1, FTCC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Carolyn and George Armstrong Building Trades Center. Photo by GFBJ.The newly completed Carolyn and George Armstrong Building Trades Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) ma ...

May 1, 2026

Celebrating 60 years of excellence: Healthkeeperz reflects on its legacy in home-based care

Founded by Howard Brooks, Tim Brooks’ father, Healthkeeperz began as a small community pharmacy in Pembroke in 1966. Photo provided by Healthkeeperz.Healthkeeperz, a company that provides home-based care to community members throughout the state of N ...

May 1, 2026

Publisher's note: Spring shopping

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SOMI JAISWAL/UNSPLASH Spring has sprung, and as we finally enter the warmer months, we will begin seeing local farmers markets come alive with fresh produce, plants, local rarities and more. North Carolina’s agriculture in ...

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Why Skilled Trades Matter: Addressing the Decline and Urgent Need in Plumbing and HVAC

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Amidst the technological revolution and evolving workforce, skilled trades remain a  lynchpin of society. The roles of plumbers and HVAC technicians are critical—not only for daily  comfort and safety, but for broader economic stability. Ho
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May 1, 2026

Sprouting new markets: Jackson Family Farms provides homegrown crops to Fayetteville and the surrounding areas

Jackson Family Farms is open seven days a week at 5818 Ramsey St. They sell homegrown produce, fresh-baked goods, home decor, seasonal plants and other responsibly sourced food products. Photos provided by Jackson Family Farms.—photosJackson Family F ...

Apr 30, 2026

Oldcastle Infrastructure celebrates grand opening of automated wetcast facility

Photos by GFBJOldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company and a national leader in infrastructure solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art, automated wet-cast manufacturing facility in Vander, North Carolina. The facility expands r ...

Apr 30, 2026

City of Fayetteville breaks ground on new $20 million sports complex

On April 30, the City of Fayetteville braved the rain to break ground on the new Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation sports complex. The complex is being built on McArthur Road, between I-295 and Lake Mont Court. ...

Apr 29, 2026

WAMC’S OR expansion will enhance surgical capabilities with state-of-the-art technology

Womack Army Medical Center recently enhanced its surgical suite with the acquisition of the da Vinci 5 (DV5), the most sophisticated robotic surgery platform currently available. Photo provided by WAMC.Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is set to unde ...

Apr 29, 2026

KS Bank to expand to Lillington, N.C.

Image courtesy of KS BankKS Bank is expanding to Lillington, N.C. The bank recently purchased property at 709 W. Front Street in Lillington, where it intends to operate the new branch. KS Bank has received regulatory approval from the Federal Deposit ...

Apr 29, 2026

City awards $100K to community partners for Safe Space Activation initiative

Four community-based organizations were named the inaugural recipients of the Safe Space Activation Grant. Each awardee received $25,000 to activate safe, welcoming and resource-connected spaces in neighborhoods across the city. ...


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Celebrating 60 years of excellence: Healthkeeperz reflects on its legacy in home-based care

Founded by Howard Brooks, Tim Brooks’ father, Healthkeeperz began as a small community pharmacy in Pembroke in 1966. Photo provided by Healthkeeperz.Healthkeeperz, a company that provides home-based care to community members throughout the state of N


Publisher's note: Spring shopping

PHOTO PROVIDED BY SOMI JAISWAL/UNSPLASH Spring has sprung, and as we finally enter the warmer months, we will begin seeing local farmers markets come alive with fresh produce, plants, local rarities and more. North Carolina’s agriculture in


Where agritourism meets agriculture: Taking a look at the working ranch behind Sweet Valley Ranch

What began as the desire for a horse expanded into one of Fayetteville’s main hospitality and agro-tourism attractions thanks to the passion and love of animals from the Ranch’s founders Anita and Fred Surgeon. Photos provided by Sweet Valley Ranch.S