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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
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How public art transforms everyday spaces

Sondra Martin - Distinguished Professor of Art, Fayetteville State University
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Veterans Month Reflects FTCC's Daily Commitment to Those Who Serve

Dr. Mark Sorrells - President, Fayetteville Technical Community College

Nov 10, 2026

Answering the call: A lifetime dedicated to emergency care

Matthew Harmody, M.D. - Photo by Rachel Garrison PhotographyMatthew Harmody, M.D., has spent his career serving others. From decades of leadership in emergency medicine and emergency medical services to his extraordinary work as a living kidney donor ...

Nov 10, 2026

The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

Photo by Samantha MethenyThe Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema a ...

Nov 10, 2026

Editor's note: Giving thanks

As we move into November and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the many things that I am thankful for. First, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends who brighten every day and bring me so much joy. I’m also thankful ...

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Putting mental health first: Inside Cape Fear Valley Health’s behavioral health system

Posted Sep 1, 2026
Cape Fear Valley Health treats behavioral health as one of its largest and most strategic service lines, offering a full continuum of care from a dedicated psychiatric emergency department to adult and adolescent inpatient units and robust outpatient
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Nov 10, 2026

Advancements in surgery: How AI and robotics are transforming patient outcomes at FirstHealth

Members of the OR team at Moore Regional with the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical system. Pictured on the far left is Wayne McFatter. Photo provided by FirstHealth.FirstHealth of the Carolinas (FirstHealth) has been steadily growing into a new technolo ...

Nov 10, 2026

QDOBA plans third location in Hope Mills

The Hope Mills location has a tentative opening date of  Wednesday, Dec. 9, following an ongoing construction schedule. ...

Nov 10, 2026

Coast Seafood Shack & Country Kitchen announces closure

This locally owned American "Mom & Pop" family seafood restaurant, located in Moore County, will have its final day of service on Sunday, Nov. 15. ...

Nov 9, 2026

Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt highlights need for cybersecurity workforce pipeline at Fayetteville Technical Community College

FTCC President Dr. Mark A. Sorrells and N.C. Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt talk with student Johans Nurkka, left, during Hunt’s visit to FTCC on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Photo by FTCC.Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt toured Fayetteville Technical Community Co ...

Nov 9, 2026

Shaping the force: 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) hosts annual Retention Competition

Photo By Spc. Kyle Chacon | Career counselors from across 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) gathered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Nov. 5, 2026, for the awards ceremony recognizing the winners of the command’s annual Best Career Counselors Co ...

Nov 6, 2026

IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2027

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for almost 70 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, standard deduction amounts and other tax changes. ...


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Answering the call: A lifetime dedicated to emergency care

Matthew Harmody, M.D. - Photo by Rachel Garrison PhotographyMatthew Harmody, M.D., has spent his career serving others. From decades of leadership in emergency medicine and emergency medical services to his extraordinary work as a living kidney donor


The Flower Bar: A new creative oasis for women in Fayetteville

Photo by Samantha MethenyThe Flower Bar is Fayetteville’s first experiential craft and cocktail lounge. Located at 719 Sterling St. in Fayetteville, N.C., The Flower Bar is scheduled to open this December. Co-owners Johanna Brumm and Dennis Bonnema a


Editor's note: Giving thanks

As we move into November and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the many things that I am thankful for. First, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends who brighten every day and bring me so much joy. I’m also thankful