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Jan 13, 2025

36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Elizabethtown

Graphic courtesy of Arthur BullockThe MLK Parade Committee is excited to announce the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Elizabethtown, NC. The line-up starts at 9:00 a.m., location 805 We ...

Jan 13, 2025

New solar photovoltaic facility to be built in Bladen County; $35 million in USDA funding granted as part of PACE Investments

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $474 million in clean energy investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs in rural North Carolina t ...

Jan 13, 2025

FAY airport receives $5K for annual summer aviation education program

The graduating ACE class of 2024. Photo provided by: The City of Fayetteville. On Dec. 6, Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) was awarded $5,000 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation to host their annual Aviat ...

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Minuteman Press Elevates Fayetteville Businesses with Expert Web Design

Posted Dec 2, 2024
In today’s digital-first world, having a strong online presence is critical to business success. Fayetteville-based Minuteman Press, long known for its top-tier print and sign services, recently took a major step forward in expanding its business off
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Jan 10, 2025

The Little Mint, Inc., NC based parent company of Hwy 55 Burger Shakes & Fries files voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Photo caption: Stand-alone Hwy 55 located in Mt. Olive, NC.The Little Mint, Inc. the company that owns and operates Hwy 55 Burger Shakes & Fries (Hwy 55) restaurants, filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the ...

Jan 10, 2025

City to host public meeting for Locks Creek community

The City of Fayetteville  will host a public meeting on Jan. 14 for the residents of Locks Creek community to meet with city staff to discuss plans for infrastructure improvements. This meeting will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at The Church at Ce ...

Jan 10, 2025

Cumberland County taxpayers reminded of tax relief programs for qualified Property owners

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds citizens about available tax relief programs for those who qualify. These programs provide assistance for qualifying agricultural, elderly, disabled, and veteran property owners.Present Use Deferment P ...

Jan 9, 2025

NCDPI launches $25M initiative to improve school performance with Golden LEAF Foundation support

North Carolina middle schools that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply by March 21. After the end of the application period, participating schools will be announced. Graphic courtesy of Golden LEAF.The North Carolina Department of Public Instru ...

Jan 9, 2025

Celebrate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Grand Tour in Fayetteville, NC

Graphic courtesy of the Greater Fayetteville ChamberIn March 2025, a national celebration will recognize the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's Grand Tour of America. Fayetteville is one of the signature cities for this nationwide event and will hold i ...

Jan 8, 2025

City of Fayetteville Council members review State and Federal Action Plans; requests $12M in funding for community improvements and projects

The Fayetteville City Council met Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the monthly work session to discuss matters relevant to the City.  Following the meeting being called to order, invocation and the Pledge of Allegianc ...


In The Current Issue

Experts in the fields: Hands-on learning at SCC prepares students for ag careers

Swine Production students recently toured a Prestage sow farm, gaining hands-on insight into pig care. They observed piglets being born, explored the stages of growth and discussed the journey from farm to market. Photo provided by SCC.In Sampson Com


Cuddles for a cause: Cape Fear Valley Health's NICU Cuddler Program provides lifesaving touch to some of the hospital's most precious patients

From left to right: Santa (Rev. Mike Garrett) pictured with newborn and cuddle recipient Declan Nault, his mother Daphne Hault, father Adam Nault and Marcia Garrett. Photo provided by Marcia Garrett.The importance of physical touch for newborns canno


That's a wrap, 2024! GFBJ is celebrating another great year of coverage by providing a recap of some key developments announced this year

The year 2024 was the year of growth and new deals throughout the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal’s seven county coverage area. From incoming businesses to expanding commercial properties and more, the greater Fayetteville area can expect addit