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Apr 14, 2026

New Candlewood Suites opens on Fort Bragg

Photo by GFBJCentinel Public Partnerships, in collaboration with IHG® Army Hotels, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Candlewood Suites on Fort Bragg and shared an exclusive preview of Normandy House’s renovation progress today, Tuesday, Apri ...

Apr 14, 2026

BCC awarded $287,000 to expand and enhance agricultural training facilities and programs

Photo provided by BCCBladen Community College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $287,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to expand and enhance agricultural training facilities and programs.Through the “Agriculture ...

Apr 13, 2026

Two all-way stops coming to Sampson County

To improve safety, two Sampson County intersections will be converted to all-way stops this week.On April 16, the N.C. Department of Transportation will install stop signs and pavement markings at the following locations:• N.C. 242 where it intersect ...

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Advances in Bariatric Surgery: Robotics, Revisions and What’s Ahead

Posted Apr 1, 2026
Bariatric surgery has evolved significantly in recent years, offering patients safer procedures, faster recoveries and better long-term outcomes. Bariatric surgeons at the Metabolic & Weight Management Center in Pinehurst say new technologies, pa
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Apr 10, 2026

The Hive of Hope Mills celebrates grand opening

The Hive features seven food truck spaces, each equipped for daily service, as well as a 3,500-square-foot event center and commissary kitchen to support local vendors. ...

Apr 10, 2026

Fayetteville City Council approves $13.6M contract for sports complex

Rendering provided by the City of FayettevilleFayetteville City Council voted unanimously to approve the construction contract for the McArthur Road Sports Field Complex during a special city council meeti ...

Apr 9, 2026

Cumberland County tourism businesses invited to participate in Tourism Days

In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, businesses within the tourism industry in Cumberland County are encouraged to register for Tourism Days at either the I-95 North Welcome Center, the I-95 South Welcome Center or both. Event Details:I ...

Apr 9, 2026

Cool Spring Downtown District announces fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee

Graphic provided by CSDDOn behalf of the City of Fayetteville, Cool Spring Downtown District (CSDD) is delighted to announce the return of the fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee. This community celebration of history, unity and Black American contributi ...

Apr 8, 2026

Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union donates $10,000 to United Way of Cumberland County

From left to right: Scott Embry, Executive Director, United Way of Cumberland County; Theresa Perry, community relations manager, FBFCU; Abby Spencer, interim marketing manager, FBFCU; John Tyson, chief financial officer, FBFCU; Toni Wildhaber, devel ...

Apr 8, 2026

Hoke County widening project requires temporary closure; Closure set to begin April 13

 The ongoing widening of N.C. 211 (Aberdeen Road) in Hoke County will require a cross street to close for about two months.An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor plans to close Montrose Road at N.C. 211 beginning Monday. Workers need to ...


In The Current Issue

Camden Commons: A new era of retail and commercial growth in Hope Mills

The project, named Camden Commons, features a sprawling mixed-use development campus ready-made for new business at the intersection of Camden and Rockfish Roads. A Super Target store has been announced as one of the anchor tenants on the site.


Publisher's note: Pick up the torch

GRAPHIC PROVIDED BY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUIn the fall of 2025, I was approached to be a judge for the Better Business Bureau’s 2026 award series. Like many of you in the community, I didn’t realize that the BBB had its own awards, and I was excited t


Excellence as a standard: Inside Dr. Tamara Colvin's path to becoming director of the FSU HUB

As the director of the FSU HUB, Dr. Tamara Colvin is responsible for strategic and operational leadership to provide impactful support to emerging entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Photo provided by Colvin.Fayetteville Cumberland Regional