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Mar 24, 2026

New Hope Mills food truck park announces grand opening

Big T’s, a longtime Hope Mills snack bar, announced it will expand into a permanent location at The Hive while keeping its original site beside Hope Mills Lake. The new location will allow the business to offer popular summer treats such as snoballs and ice cream year-round. ...

Mar 24, 2026

Cape Fear Regional Theatre seeks rooftop restaurant operator

Cape Fear Regional Theatre is seeking submissions from qualified, experienced restaurant operators to manage and operate a full-service outdoor food and beverage experience at its new rooftop venue in Fayetteville. ...

Mar 23, 2026

High-speed internet access coming in 2026 to 5,161 rural North Carolinians

Nearly $26 million in awards through the state's Stop-Gap Solutions program will be used to connect 5,161 rural North Carolina homes, businesses and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure by the end of 2026 ...

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United Way of Cumberland County

Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Posted Mar 2, 2026
When I truly recognized that the United Way of Cumberland County exists only through the generosity of this community, it fundamentally changed me, as a leader and as a person.Your United Way does not receive state or federal funding. We are sustaine
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Mar 20, 2026

UNC Pembroke invites business leaders to attend AI Innovation Week

Graphic provided by UNCPThe Thomas College of Business and Economics at UNC Pembroke will host its second annual AI Innovation Week, March 30-April 2, 2026, bringing together educators, industry leaders, students and regional partners to explore the ...

Mar 20, 2026

Regional housing market gains momentum in February as pending sales climb

The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® recently released its February 2026 housing market statistics. The latest data reflects stronger pending sales, continued price stability and moderate inventory growth across the region. ...

Mar 20, 2026

New lodging options for long-term visitors at Fort Bragg

A ribbon-cutting for the new Fort Bragg Candlewood Suites will be held on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. During this ribbon-cutting, attendees will have the opportunity to preview the Normandy House renovations. These projects represent three years of work and an investment of more than $75 million. ...

Mar 19, 2026

CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C ...

Mar 19, 2026

Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones ...

Mar 19, 2026

Hoke County Schools celebrates opening of the Community Schools Family Resource Center at Upchurch Elementary

Photo provided by Hoke County SchoolsHoke County Schools proudly announces the opening of the Community Schools Family Resource Center (FRC) at Upchurch Elementary School, known as The Eagle Market. The center is designed to support students, familie ...


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CommWell Health opening new location in Coats; announces retirement of CEO

Graphic courtesy of CommWell HealthCommWell Health, a large private nonprofit Community Health Center, was recently awarded a competitive grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand essential healthcare access in C


Advancing military technology: Dragon's Lair pitch goes from idea to production

Spc. Alexander Soto, a paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, presents the modular drone case at the Airborne Innovation Lab, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Feb. 9, 2026. Soto noted the recurring problem of drones


Hogs & chickens & turkeys, oh my! Sampson County Friends of Agriculture Ag Rally scheduled for March 17

Graphic provided by Sampson County Friends of AgricultureThe Sampson County Friends of Agriculture would like to invite the greater Fayetteville community to their annual Agriculture Rally on March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Originally organized by