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Jun 13, 2025

Mayor Colvin to not seek re-election; A look back at the city’s growth under his leadership

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin has announced he will not seek re-election this fall. Colvin, a Fayetteville native and businessman, has served as a mayor of “America’s Can- Do City” since 2017 and is now in his fourth term.“While we’ve accomplished ...

Jun 13, 2025

Interns need you: The "My Future So Bright Program" is seeking businesses for summer 2025 cohorts

The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job ...

Jun 13, 2025

Thrifty operations: Fort Bragg Thrift Store marks historic transition to ASYMCA operations

Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off ...

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FSU's Forensic Science Program produces workforce ready scientists with a competitive edge

Posted May 27, 2025
Through strategic investments on the state-of-the art laboratory equipment, diversified forensic science program curriculum, small class size (12:1) student to faculty ratio in forensic specialized courses and strong emphasis on hands-on learning, Fa
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Jun 12, 2025

Spring Lake celebrates the grand opening of renovated Spark Hotel by Hilton

The Spark Hotel by Hilton located at 103 Brook Lane in Spring Lake. Photo provided by: Spark by Hilton The Spring Lake community gathered with county, town and hospitality leadership to celebrate the grand opening of the Spark Hotel by Hilt ...

Jun 12, 2025

Fort Bragg opens new workout space for parents and kids

Parents at Fort Bragg now have a special workout space where they can exercise while keeping an eye on their young children. Photo by Jason RagucciParents at Fort Bragg now have a special workout space where they can exercise while keeping an ey ...

Jun 12, 2025

National nonprofit Petco Love invests in Cumberland County Animal Services

Cumberland County Animal Services is set to receive a $40,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Cumberland County.Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessi ...

Jun 12, 2025

Roundabout construction coming to Fayetteville; Rosehill Road will temporarily close for pair of two-week periods

A stretch of Rosehill Road in northeastern Fayetteville will undergo two closures this summer for a pair of roundabouts to be constructed.An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will build the roundabouts at two Rosehill Road intersections, r ...

Jun 12, 2025

High-Speed internet projects announced in 26 Counties, 10,076 households & businesses

The office of NC Governor Josh Stein has announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. “Good partnerships between our c ...

Jun 12, 2025

Fayetteville's Civil War Center to hold Sixth Annual Juneteenth Lecture

The Fayetteville community is invited to join the NC History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction on Monday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church located at 1217 Murchison Road in Fayetteville, directly acros ...


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Interns need you: The "My Future So Bright Program" is seeking businesses for summer 2025 cohorts

The My Future So Bright Program is seeking businesses to participate in this year’s summer cohorts. Small businesses in all industries are encouraged to participate. Photos provided by Mid-Carolina Regional Council.The My Future So Bright Summer Job


Thrifty operations: Fort Bragg Thrift Store marks historic transition to ASYMCA operations

Fort Bragg Thrift Store Manager, Anna Prospero, and Thrift Store Floor Supervisor, Clea Frazier, pose with Fort Bragg ASYMCA Executive Director, Jeremy Hester and the thrift store staff. Photos by Jason Ragucci, Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Off


Editor's note: Happy half-year!

Happy half year everyone! Believe it or not, we are now in June of 2025, officially halfway through the year. A few nights ago, I was looking over a vision board I had made at the beginning of the year. One of my best friends invited me to a vis