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Mar 4, 2026

Power Breakfast: Global Advantage - How strategic foreign investment can transform local economies

Andreas DresslerThis morning, we gathered with local decision makers, elected officials, business leaders and community members for Power Breakfast: Global Advantage.The speaker for the event was Andreas Dressler. Dressler has been active in foreign ...

Mar 4, 2026

Sowing change: How Carolina Foodscapes uses gardening to grow community and wellness

NaTasha Lax is an advocate for sustainable living and community gardening.She founded Carolina Foodscapes to promote food security, environmentalstewardship and community empowerment through innovative gardeningprojects. Photo by Mac Elliott Media.Ce ...

Mar 4, 2026

MRH Nurse Kristen Metzbrown recognized with DAISY Award

Metzbrown was nominated by the mother of a patient who came to Moore Regional last fall. The parent praised her exceptional leadership and compassion. ...

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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Posted Feb 17, 2026
Fayetteville State University is strengthening its role as a regional leader in campus safety and public health with a major CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training event on Feb. 25, 2026. Taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in t
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Mar 4, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health recognized as 2025 Well-Being First Champion

The Well-Being First Champion designation is awarded to health systems that demonstrate a commitment to supporting clinicians by removing stigmatizing language and barriers related to mental health care from credentialing and licensing applications. ...

Mar 4, 2026

UNC System honors Dr. Jamie Litty with 2026 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

The award is one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon faculty within the UNC System. For Litty, the award represents both personal validation and broader recognition for hands-on, creative disciplines like broadcasting and media production. ...

Mar 4, 2026

Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County welcomes new Southeastern Artist in Residence Hannah Krieger

Krieger is a cartoonist and illustrator whose clients include Harper Alley, Choose Your Own Adventure and KaBOOM! Studios. She was born and raised in Fayetteville, and received her art education from UNC School of the Arts ('08-'10) as well as NYC School of Visual Arts ('10-'14). ...

Mar 3, 2026

SCC & University of Mount Olive establish agriculture articulation agreement

Standing (left to right): Heather Watson, Instructor of Animal Science & Agribusiness Technology; Barney Grady, Dean of Applied Technologies; Chris Stroud, Department Chair of Agribusiness & Animal Science Technology. Seated (left to right): ...

Mar 3, 2026

Holmes Security Systems acquires alarm monitoring accounts from Thompson Electric

Holmes Security Systems, one of the largest independent security companies in North and South Carolina, announces the acquisition of the accounts of Thompson Electric of Lumberton Inc.This transition ensures continued, uninterrupted monitoring and se ...

Mar 3, 2026

Food Lion Feeds makes major food donation to FTCC's on-campus food pantry

The Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation is proud to announce a generous food donation from Food Lion Feeds to the FTCC Food Pantry. ...


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Sowing change: How Carolina Foodscapes uses gardening to grow community and wellness

NaTasha Lax is an advocate for sustainable living and community gardening.She founded Carolina Foodscapes to promote food security, environmentalstewardship and community empowerment through innovative gardeningprojects. Photo by Mac Elliott Media.Ce


Authenticity on the menu: How Legacy Rolls is redefining fast casual dining

Located at 1161 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake, N.C., Legacy Rolls opened in March of 2025. The business is run by a father-son duo and draws on over 150 years of family tradition and history.