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Apr 10, 2026

Fayetteville City Council approves $13.6M contract for sports complex

Rendering provided by the City of FayettevilleFayetteville City Council voted unanimously to approve the construction contract for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex during a special city council meeti ...

Apr 9, 2026

Cumberland County tourism businesses invited to participate in Tourism Days

In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, businesses within the tourism industry in Cumberland County are encouraged to register for Tourism Days at either the I-95 North Welcome Center, the I-95 South Welcome Center or both. Event Details:I ...

Apr 9, 2026

Cool Spring Downtown District announces fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee

Graphic provided by CSDDOn behalf of the City of Fayetteville, Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) is delighted to announce the return of the fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee. This community celebration of history, unity and Black American contributi ...

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How to turn business risk into resilience: Four proactive steps every business needs to take

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Running a small or midsize business means balancing challenges with opportunity. But according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one in four small businesses are just one disruption away from shutting down.1  When a single storm, system outa
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Apr 8, 2026

Hoke County widening project requires temporary closure; Closure set to begin April 13

 The ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road) in Hoke County will require a cross street to close for about two months.An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor plans to close Montrose Road at N.C. 211 beginning Monday. Workers need to ...

Apr 8, 2026

Raeford driver license office expanding service to five days a week; Service expansion as part of NCDMV Staffing Plan

As outlined in the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles’ Staffing Plan, the part-time driver license office in Raeford will begin offering full-time services to customers Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 8.““This expansion is part of our ongoing, ...

Apr 8, 2026

Applications now open for 2026 AFCEA-NC STEM Teacher & Student Grants

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) North Carolina Chapter is officially accepting applications for their 2026 Scholarship Program. AFCEA is dedicated to supporting students and teachers who are passionate about drivin ...

Apr 8, 2026

UNCP receives $4.86 million from Golden LEAF for optometry program

Rendering of the new clinical sciences building, provided by UNCP.Golden LEAF has awarded $4,864,368 to support the UNCP College of Optometric Medicine, funding critical clinical and training lab equipment to enable hands-on learning and advanced tec ...

Apr 8, 2026

The Coffee Scene announces abrupt closure of all Fayetteville locations

The Coffee Scene at the Prince Charles (pictured) is one of three locations closing as of today, April 8. Photo by GFBJ. The Coffee Scene, a longtime staple in Fayetteville serving customers for almost three decades, has just announced it has pe ...

Apr 8, 2026

UNC Pembroke earns State Building Commission Merit Award

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been awarded the State Building Commission Merit Award for Excellence in Project Implementation for its innovative Village Apartments demolition project. ...


In The Current Issue

Camden Commons: A new era of retail and commercial growth in Hope Mills

The project, named Camden Commons, features a sprawling mixed-use development campus ready-made for new business at the intersection of Camden and Rockfish Roads. A Super Target store has been announced as one of the anchor tenants on the site.


Publisher's note: Pick up the torch

GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUIn the fall of 2025, I was approached to be a judge for the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 award series. Like many of you in the community, I didn’t realize that the BBB had its own awards, and I was excited t


Excellence as a standard: Inside Dr. Tamara Colvin's path to becoming director of the FSU HUB

As the director of the FSU HUB, Dr. Tamara Colvin is responsible for strategic and operational leadership to provide impactful support to emerging entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Photo provided by Colvin.Fayetteville Cumberland Regional