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Aug 14, 2026

Harnett County high school students learn and earn at 2026 Construction Academy

It was a summer of hands on learning and earning in the construction industry for high school students from across Harnett and Lee Counties. ...

Aug 14, 2026

Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon-cutting for Dream Finders Homes' new community in Dunn: Cameron Crossing

The community offers seven floor plans to choose from. Homesites range from .50 to 2.0 acres, with thoughtfully designed floor plans by Dream Finders Homes. ...

Aug 13, 2026

Women’s Health Summit: Elevating Maternal, Infant and General Care Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.

Maternal, infant and general care providers, stakeholders and the general public are invited to attend the Women’s Health Summit: Elevating Maternal, Infant and General Care, on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cumberland County Department of ...

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Cape Fear Eye Associates: Setting a Higher Standard in Vision Care

Posted Aug 2, 2026
For decades, Cape Fear Eye Associates has been a trusted leader in comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, combining board-certified expertise, advanced technology, and patient-centered care. The practice provides a full spectrum of services, fr
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Aug 13, 2026

A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe ...

Aug 13, 2026

26:26 exhibit brings 26 Black artists together for grand reopening of Concourse 107 in downtown Fayetteville

A new initiative is working with 26 Black artists who are giving themselves permission to create something new. Black Artist Forward (BAF) is bringing together a dynamic collection of Black artists from across disciplines for 26:26: 26 Artists & ...

Aug 13, 2026

Cumberland County reminds taxpayers of MyCCNCPay digital option

The Cumberland County Tax Administration reminds property owners of MyCCNCPay, a convenient, secure way to pay property taxes online. Cumberland County also offers an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for residents to make payments by phone and ...

Aug 13, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union donates $3,000 to Army Fisher House; Total support reaches $12,000

From left to right: Theresa Perry, Community Relations Manager; John Miller, Fort Bragg Fisher House Manager; Abby Spencer, Marketing Manager pictured at Fort Bragg Fisher HousePhoto provided by: FBFCUFort Bragg Federal Credit Union (FBFCU) has donat ...

Aug 12, 2026

Park Dental Partners, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Village Family Dental Services Organization

Logo courtesy of Village Family DentalPark Dental Partners, Inc. a leading dental resource organization, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Village Family Dental DSO. The Village Family Dental DSO is current ...

Aug 12, 2026

PAM Health announces plans to open 42-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville

PAM Health has announced plans to develop a 42-bed physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fayetteville will be one of four new PAM Health inpatient rehabilitation hospitals currently ...


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A bank for small businesses: KS Bank opens Lillington branch, discusses expansion into Roseboro

KS Bank celebrated the grand opening of the Lillington branch on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. The branch is located at 709 W. Front St., Lillington. Photo by KS BankKS Bank is expanding its community-focused brand of banking to Lillington, and it doe


A red-hot industry: A local restauranteur’s take on the quick serve restaurant trend and the hot chicken craze

Wing Company was founded in 2011 in Fayetteville, N.C. by Mark Bhatti. As trends in the restaurant industry shifted, Bhatti expanded his initial concept of Wing Company Sports Bar & Grill to include a new fast-casual version of the brand, Wing Co. Express.