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Jun 10, 2026

Sandhills Community College to host ATEX Pre-Employment Workshop

Photo courtesy of Sandhills Community College/ATEXATEX Technologies is offering a two-day Pre-Employment Workshop for two positions, including Quality Inspection Technician and Intricate Assembly Technician for 2nd shift (3 – 11 p.m.) on Tuesday, Jul ...

Jun 10, 2026

School board unanimously approves Strategic Plan 2026–2031: The Path to CCS Excellence

Graphic courtesy of CCSThe Cumberland County Board of Education has unanimously approved Strategic Plan 2026–2031: The Path to CCS Excellence, a community-driven roadmap that will guide Cumberland County Schools (CCS) over the next five years.Rooted ...

Jun 10, 2026

Callahan & Rice Insurance Group named a top employer in NC

Callahan & Rice Insurance Group was recognized as a 2026 NC Best Employer, ranking #2 among Small Businesses and #4 Overall in North Carolina by Business North Carolina. ...

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FEDTEX Strengthens Collaboration Across the Federal and Defense Textile Industry

Posted Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit brought together leaders from government, industry, academia and the textile supply chain for two days of collaboration, innovation and strategic discussion focused on the fu
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Jun 10, 2026

Arts Council Director of Development Josh Murray graduates from Leadership Fayetteville program

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s Director of Development Josh Murray has officially graduated from the Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s Leadership Fayetteville program as a member of the Class of 2026. ...

Jun 10, 2026

FirstHealth pharmacy residency program celebrates 15th anniversary

June marks 15 years since the first round of residents graduated from FirstHealth’s postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy residency program. ...

Jun 10, 2026

Dr. Karen Ashley joins Carolina Eye Associates

Dr. Ashley is a specialist in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. She will be treating patients in the Dunn, Fayetteville and Southern Pines clinics. ...

Jun 9, 2026

CCF contributes $1M to new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine

Photo provided by Methodist UniversityCumberland Community Foundation (CCF) has taken a monumental step in supporting the new Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine (SOM) with a gift of $1 million. Specifically, the gift will ...

Jun 9, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health announces opening of new Community Mental Health Center in Dunn

Photo provided by CFVHCape Fear Valley Health is expanding access to behavioral health services with the opening of the new Community Mental Health Center – Dunn on June 22.Located at 805 Tilghman Drive, Suite A, the new clinic will provide comprehen ...

Jun 9, 2026

Meet the muffin man: Miller’s Brew Coffee Shop launches Muffins by Michael on Monday

Michael Brown, long time Miller's Brew Crew Member and FTCC graduate is ready to bake. His muffins include blueberry, chocolate chocolate chip and banana bread. Photo provided by: Miller's Brew Coffee Shop The team behind local 501(c)(3) no ...