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Aug 10, 2026

SBA announces first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply chains

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, a national contest to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and critical industry supply chains by expanding capacity at key chokepoints. ...

Aug 10, 2026

Work continues on Midland Road project in Southern Pines; Lane closures upcoming for milling and resurfacing work

N.C. Department of Transportation crews have completed preliminary construction on the ongoing Midland Road improvements project in Moore County. ...

Aug 10, 2026

Hope Mills Chamber moves to new office space

Photo by Colleen AmundsenThe Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce has relocated to 4950 Cameron Road, Suite B. “We're really excited about the move. [We're excited about] having a place where our members and non-members can come to inquire more about ...

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The 2026 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans Symposium Will Connect Medical Industry Businesses with Key Federal and Department of War Decision Makers

Posted Aug 2, 2026
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense (MBB): Support to America’s Warfight
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Aug 7, 2026

Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine launches Community Health Needs Survey

In an effort to better better understand the health priorities, challenges and opportunities within our region, the developing health care professionals at the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine are conducting a brief Com ...

Aug 7, 2026

Child Advocacy Center to host Fall Gala at Crown Coliseum

On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, The Child Advocacy Center will host its annual Fall Gala, "Turning Awareness Into Action," at Crown Coliseum from 6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m.The night will feature live music by Rivermist, live and silent auctions and an opport ...

Aug 7, 2026

Fayetteville Regional Airport to host TSA precheck® enrollment event Aug. 25

Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at FAY, 400 Airpo ...

Aug 7, 2026

Gilbert Theater uses Arts Council grants to support two projects their 32nd season

The Gilbert Theater has announced the support of their main stage and education programs with the help of two grants totaling $24,000 from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.“The Gilbert Theater, like all nonprofits, depends on grants ...

Aug 7, 2026

Fayetteville State University receives $500k from Golden LEAF

The Golden LEAF Board of Directors recently awarded a total of $16.7 million in funding to support job creation and economic investment, workforce preparedness and agriculture projects. Through the Open Grants Program, the Golden LEAF Board awar ...

Aug 7, 2026

Cape Fear Valley Health receives $1.6 million grant from The Duke Endowment to support maternal and infant health

Cape Fear Valley Health has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from The Duke Endowment to participate in the Maternal Infant Health (MIH) Carolinas initiative, a multiyear effort focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes across North Ca ...


In The Current Issue

Bearded soldier to brand manager: Chad Kraken's journey to building his business empire

The KRAKEN-SKULLS brand includes a barbershop, a tattoo shop, a T-shirt company, an embroidery company, a website design company, a media marketing and graphic design company and an auto shop. Photos by GFBJ.When Chad Kraken retired from the military


From agritourism to event spaces: How Fred and Anita Surgeon prioritize people in business

Fred Surgeon, with the support of his wife Anita, owns and operates Surgeon &Associates, Inc, a family of businesses with everything from agritourism, pestcontrol, cleaning services and behavioral health services. Photos provided by Fred Surgeon.


Award-winning acquisition: Coldwell Banker Advantage team celebrates nationwide awards with new leadership

Agents and leadership from Coldwell Banker Advantage and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage gathered to celebrate one of their own as she was recognized with two national achievements. A new C-Suite leader was also in attendance.