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Oct 19, 2026

Lumbee Tribal Council approves historic gaming ordinance in 14-2 vote; Potential casino project hangs in the balance

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LUMBEE TRIBE OF N.C.The Lumbee Tribal Council voted 14-2 Thursday night to approve a gaming ordinance, setting the stage for a historic referendum that will allow the Lumbee people to decide the future of gaming for the Tribe. The v ...

Oct 19, 2026

Robeson Community College breaks ground on new Career Technical Education Building

Photo provided by RCCOn Oct. 16, Robeson Community College celebrated a historic milestone with a special Legislative Luncheon and the official groundbreaking of its new Career Technical Education Building.This long-awaited investment will expand opp ...

Oct 16, 2026

Moore County Talent Symposium draws more than 130 leaders to focus on workplace mental health and well-being

Photo provided by Moore County ChamberMore than 130 business and community leaders gathered Friday, October 9, at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center (BPAC) at Sandhills Community College for the Moore County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Talent Sympo ...

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Meet the H2 Contracting Team

Posted Sep 2, 2026
Kyle HolmesLed by owner and Fayetteville native Kyle B. Holmes. Since founding the firm in 2016, Kyle has leveraged his deep local roots and extensive industry experience to manage and build projects across the Southeast. The team is family, and toge
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Oct 16, 2026

Free webinar to explore accessibility and fair housing trends

Attorney Theresa L. Kitay of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., will share insight into fair housing issues and developments affecting communities. ...

Oct 15, 2026

FirstFutures program expands to support more students pursuing health care careers

Nadia Rosales is a FirstFutures sponsorship recipient. With assistance from FirstFutures, Nadia is studying medical assisting at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford and works at FirstHealth Primary Care. Photo provided by FirstHealth.FirstH ...

Oct 15, 2026

Omega Industries, Inc. selects Fayetteville for new manufacturing facility; Project to invest $3.5 million and create 20 jobs

Photo courtesy of FCEDCOmega Industries, Inc., formerly known as Project Crossing, has selected Fayetteville and Cumberland County for its new manufacturing facility. The company will invest $3.5 million in equipment and real estate and create 20 job ...

Oct 15, 2026

N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority grants funding to Project Crossing in Fayetteville; Theatre in Clinton

A $152,000 grant will support the reuse of a 17,170-square-foot building in Fayetteville for Sigma Crossings & Railroad Products, Inc. The Town of Clinton will receive an $81,000 grant to support the restoration of the Clinton Theatre with a new roof. ...

Oct 15, 2026

First in entrepreneurial excellence: FSU celebrates local businesses at inaugural Impact Awards Gala

The Entrepreneurial Impact Awards Gala provided a formal night out for Fayetteville’s business community. The event took place at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by GFBJ. Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the ...

Oct 14, 2026

City begins Locks Creek Road drainage and utility improvements Oct. 19

Construction to improve stormwater drainage and utilities in the Locks Creek Road area is scheduled to begin Oct. 19. The project is designed to reduce flooding at the neighborhood entrance, improve access during storms and replace aging utility infr ...


In The Current Issue

Editor's note: Traditions and new beginnings

Hello, loyal readers. I am writing to you as someone older and therefore wiser (okay, I’m actually writing this the day before my birthday, but you will receive your copy after I’ve already celebrated). I was reminded of how truly blessed I am t


Certified in self-care: Renaissance Day Spa expands luxury offerings, renovates spaces and builds new Fayetteville location

Renaissance offers a broad range of massage services, from standard Swedish and deep tissue massages to signature massages that offer clients aromatherapy, a farmhouse-sourced “honey heel glaze” foot treatment and hot stone therapy. Photo by Style To


Locally sourced, family-owned: No-BS Meats celebrates the opening of its new storefront in downtown Fayetteville

Nikole (pictured) and Lakota Shawn began selling their meat at farmers markets and in an online store in 2024. Now, they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar location. Photo by GFBJ.The Shawn family believes in quality, locally sourced food, and th