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FSU launches forward-looking economic report series

Jeremy Jackson, Ph.D. - Distinguished Professor of Economics, Fayetteville State University
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The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Reena Bhatia , North Carolina Military Business Center, Federal Business Development, Raleigh
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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

Feb 4, 2026

Campbell University School of Business dean to step down, return to faculty in May

Dr. Kevin O'Mara - Photo courtesy of Campbell UniversityDr. Kevin O’Mara announced this week he will step down as dean of the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business at Campbell University effective the end of the current academic year in May. O’Mara said ...

Feb 4, 2026

Bahama Breeze closing; Fayetteville location to be converted into another Darden Restaurant brand

Logo courtesy of Darden Restaurants, Inc. Darden Restaurants, Inc. has determined that it will permanently close 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants and plans to convert the remaining 14 locations into another Darden brand. The company does not expect ...

Feb 4, 2026

Coldwell Banker Advantage recognized among top performers nationwide

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC announced the 2025 recipients of its annual year-end awards, recognizing top-ranking affiliate companies whose performance exemplifies the highest standards of excellence across the Coldwell Banker® network. ...

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FSU launches forward-looking economic report series

Posted Jan 23, 2026
Dr. Jeremy Jackson, Lloyd V. Hackley Chair for the Study of Capitalism and Free Enterprise at Fayetteville State University’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics, has just released a new quarterly economic outlook report covering the Fayettev
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Feb 4, 2026

FSU Professor Dennis E. Corbin elected to lead Cumberland County DSS Board

Corbin has served on the DSS Board since 2024 and was most recently vice chair. His election reflects the board’s confidence in his leadership, institutional knowledge and longstanding commitment to advancing services that support children, families and vulnerable populations. ...

Feb 4, 2026

Harnett County Manager Trout and Deputy Manager Price recognized with distinguished state-wide award

Harnett County is proud to announce that County Manager Brent Trout and Deputy County Manager Coley Price have been recognized with distinguished statewide awards from the North Carolina City & County Management Association ...

Feb 4, 2026

DistiNCtly Fayetteville appoints Kyle Molivas as sports sales manager

In this role, Molivas will support the organization’s sports tourism efforts by assisting with the recruitment and servicing of tournaments and sporting events that drive visitation to Cumberland County. ...

Feb 3, 2026

Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board seeks businesses to participate in 2026 “My Future So Bright” & NextGen Summer Work Program

Graphic courtesy of Mid-Carolina Development BoardThe Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board is actively seeking local businesses to participate in the MFSB & NextGen Summer Work Program – a valuable resource to help supplement a business’s sum ...

Feb 3, 2026

CVB changes name to Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen; Removes CVB from name to simplify destination brand

New logo provided by Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Effective immediately, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will change their DBA name to Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen. The ...

Feb 3, 2026

A new home for Fayetteville’s food entrepreneurs; NC Food Commissary opens Feb. 19

A new resource hub for Fayetteville’s food industry is officially opening its doors. A grand opening celebration has been announced for Feb. 19, 2026, at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public, inviting the community to tour the facility, meet the team behind the commissary, and learn how the space is helping fuel local food entrepreneurs across Fayetteville. ...


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From academia to the battlefield: AFCEA Innovation Summit aims to give military and industry a "decision advantage"

AFCEA- NC Fort Bragg Chapter’s annual summit brings together leaders from industry, academic and research institutions, innovation hubs, Veteran organizations and elite Army and Special Operations commands. Graphic provided by Phil Williams


Insights into Fayetteville real estate: A year of stabilization and optimism for 2026

Fayetteville brokers and agents are entering 2026 with cautious optimism about what lies ahead.


Introducing Cameo Collective: Historic movie theater in downtown Fayetteville under new management

Located at 225 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville, Cameo Art House Theatre has two auditoriums and screens films ranging from classics to new releases. The theater also prioritizes spotlighting local and up-and-coming filmmakers. Photo by James Throsse