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FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Ariel Aponte - Associate Vice Chancellor, External Affairs, Fayetteville State University
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How High-Tech Heart Scans are Transforming Life-Saving Treatments

Sivakumar Ardhanari, M.D. - Medical Director of Cardiac Imaging, Firsthealth of the Carolinas
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Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment

May 6, 2026

City to break ground on Fire Station 16

The City and Fayetteville firefighters will celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Fire Station 16 on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. The new station will be located at 1710 Cedar Creek Road.  The Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) is relocatin ...

May 6, 2026

Fayetteville I-295 Project wins regional award

Balfour Beatty received recognition on April 28 from the Southeast Design Build Institute of America during its regional summit in Asheville. The I-295 project won the top transportation award in the category of projects exceeding $100 million. ...

May 6, 2026

UNCP SGA named Delegation of the Year in UNC System

UNCP’s delegation was praised for its consistent presence, strong participation and ability to overcome challenges while maintaining near-perfect attendance throughout the year. ...

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FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Posted Apr 23, 2026
Fayetteville State University is once again opening its doors to the broader community with its fourth annual Military Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, an event designed not just as a celebration, but as a strategic gathering of the people and orga
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May 6, 2026

Chairman Kirk deViere named Fort Bragg Airborne Ambassador

This distinguished recognition honors individuals who have gone above and beyond to enhance the quality of life for Fort Bragg soldiers, their families, Veterans and Department of Defense civilians. ...

May 6, 2026

Retired FTCC President Dr. J. Larry Keen honored with Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Retired Fayetteville Technical Community College President Dr. J. Larry Keen has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of a lengthy career focused on service through education. ...

May 5, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health receives $410,000 grant from The Duke Endowment

Cape Fear Valley Health has received a $410,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to support the development of a new Immersion Room within its Simulation Center, enhancing hands-on training for clinical teams and supporting continued workforce growth.Th ...

May 5, 2026

Dutch Bros opens in Fayetteville

Dutch Bros opened its first location in Fayetteville on Sunday, May 3. The store, located at 3619 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, N.C., is open seven days a week serving coffee, energy drinks, teas, smoothies and more. ...

May 4, 2026

Callahan & Rice celebrates grand opening of first branch in Raleigh, N.C.

Fayetteville-founded Callahan & Rice Insurance Group Inc. recently celebrated a company milestone with the grand opening of the company’s first branch location in Raleigh, N.C. Family, staff and company heads came together in downtown Raleig ...

May 4, 2026

Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.