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ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Kennon Jackson - Chief of Staff, The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
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Federal Construction & Infrastructure Leaders Head to Wilmington for 2026 Southeast Region Summit, April 14–16

Tim Malone - Data Management and Programming Technician, North Carolina Military Business Center
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A second chance: Family, faith and a life-saving heart

Marty Breswitz - Accounts Payable Analyst, Cape Fear Valley Health

Feb 9, 2026

MCEDP awarded $75,000 federal grant to attract biobased industry investment

The Moore County Economic Development Partnership has been awarded a $75,000 Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to obtain a Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone Rating – the first of its kind in ...

Feb 6, 2026

Positively grape: Twisted Vines Vineyard supports local entrepreneurs and helps visitors make lasting memories

Owners Dana and Tracy Horne planted their vineyard in 2009. In 2019, they introduced their u-pick vineyard, and visitors loved the addition. They’ve also added a 4,608 sq ft. venue available to rent for events. Photo by Emily Grace Photography.Twiste ...

Feb 6, 2026

Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren ...

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The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

ArtsXL Is a Tourism Strategy, Not Just a Building

Posted Jan 29, 2026
Downtowns grow when they give people a reason to visit—and a reason to stay longer once they arrive. The Arts Council’s upcoming Grand Opening of the ArtsXL Arts Accelerator (214 Burgess Street, Downtown Fayetteville) is designed to do exactly that:
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Feb 6, 2026

Wolinsky Primary Care transitions to Cape Fear Valley Health

Logo courtesy of CFVHCape Fear Valley Health has acquired Wolinsky Primary Care and renamed the practice Cape Fear Valley Primary Care – Avon Street, bringing the long-established clinic into its regional health system network.The clinic, located at ...

Feb 6, 2026

Planet Fitness opens in Hope Mills

Logo courtesy of Planet FitnessPlanet Fitness has opened its Hope Mills club at 3333 N. Main St., Hope Mills, N.C., in the space previously occupied by Surge Trampoline Park.As a grand opening special, Hope Mills members who join by Feb. 13 can get t ...

Feb 6, 2026

Bigg's gets bigger: Bigg’s Park Mall to undergo $18 million redevelopment

K.M. Biggs Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 16 for its newly renovated and overhauled mall. ...

Feb 5, 2026

Publisher's note: New role, same mission

Graphic made with CanvaIt has been a very busy first month of the new year for the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal team and me. As many of you may know, I am the new publisher of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal, and it is my pleasure ...

Feb 5, 2026

Developing momentum: Harnett County builds out commercial and industrial pipeline along I-95

At the center of the industrial effort is the Harnett 95 Industrial Center, the county’s first Class A industrial park. At full buildout, the site will accommodate roughly 800,000 square feet of industrial space across multiple buildings. ...

Feb 5, 2026

Golden LEAF approves awards for Harnett and Robeson counties to support economic development and workforce preparedness

The Golden LEAF Board of Directors announced a total of $17,376,679 in funding to support job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness and agriculture projects. The Board awarded $9.9 million to support 11 projects through the Communi ...


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Positively grape: Twisted Vines Vineyard supports local entrepreneurs and helps visitors make lasting memories

Owners Dana and Tracy Horne planted their vineyard in 2009. In 2019, they introduced their u-pick vineyard, and visitors loved the addition. They’ve also added a 4,608 sq ft. venue available to rent for events. Photo by Emily Grace Photography.Twiste


Ensuring future economic competitive edge: City of Dunn water treatment plant expansion is part of larger regional development

Mayor Elmore saw the necessity for this land acquisition when he first took office six years ago. The land owner recently came around to negotiations on the condition the sale was for all of his parcels. This is more land than the City of Dunn curren


Fayetteville’s evolving job market: Opportunities, trends and community investments

While the weather outside is cold, the local job market is hot. Fayetteville employers continue to bring on additional talent across a variety of industries.Quality employment opportunities are available at companies across Fayetteville and Cumberlan