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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment
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Gratitude: Honoring the generosity of a community by maximizing impact

Scott Embry - Executive Director & CEO, United Way of Cumberland County
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Fayetteville State University leads campus-wide CPR and AED preparedness push

Elizabeth Hunt - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Risk and Compliance, Fayetteville State University

Mar 13, 2026

Continuing Professional Education program at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences granted six-year reaccreditation

Photo provided by CUThe Continuing Professional Education program at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences has been granted a full six-year reaccreditation through Jan. 31, 2032, by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy E ...

Mar 13, 2026

CCCC secures $5.8M to build Regional Fire & EMS Training Facility, strengthening public safety across three counties

Photo provided by CCCCWhen a 911 call comes in at 2 a.m. in rural Lee County — or a structure fire breaks out on a farm road in Harnett — the response depends entirely on the preparation of whoever shows up. Now, with $5.8 million in newly secured fe ...

Mar 13, 2026

Robeson Community College CTE building enters Bid Phase II, construction expected to begin this fall

Bid Phase I, covering the pre-engineered metal building, is complete and came in under budget. Bid Phase II, which includes the remainder of the construction packages such as building finishes, site work and systems, is scheduled for a bid day of April 16, 2026. ...

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Playing to Win: Why Your Business Can’t Stand Still

Posted Mar 2, 2026
It’s the time of year when brackets are filling out, game plans are tightening up, and teams are preparing for the next round. In sports, standing still isn’t an option. If you want to advance, you practice to refine and strengthen weak spots while&n
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Mar 12, 2026

Annual Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo returns

Photo provided by MUMethodist University, in partnership with the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, once again invites the community to campus to take steps toward better health in the return of the annual Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo on Sa ...

Mar 12, 2026

Moore County Chamber of Commerce & Sandhills Community College partner to host “Empower to Work” employer workshop

Graphic courtesy of MCCThe Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Sandhills Community College, invites local employers to a no-cost employer workshop, Empower to Work, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 8–10 a.m. in the Clement Dining ...

Mar 11, 2026

Oak Grove Technologies awarded JIOP commercial range services BPA at Fort Bragg

Image courtesy of OGTOak Grove Technologies (OGT) announced it has been awarded a five-year contract by the Lieutenant General Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) for the use of their multi-domain Test & Training Center in Hoffman, N.C.Under th ...

Mar 11, 2026

FirstHealth with Pinehurst Medical Clinic gains new electrophysiology provider, strengthening local heart care

Jessica JonesPinehurst Medical Clinic (PMC) has recruited Jessica Jones, DNP, FNP-C, BSN, to its Cardiology team in Pinehurst. Jones provides patient services under agreement with FirstHealth. FirstHealth and Pinehurst Medical Clinic Cardiology celeb ...

Mar 11, 2026

Dr. José Rivera honored for distinguished service to choral music

Dr. José Rivera has been awarded the 2025 Lara Hoggard Award for Distinguished Service in Choral Music. The Lara Hoggard Award, established in 1986, recognizes distinguished accomplishments and service to choral music across North Carolina. ...

Mar 11, 2026

Michael Tart named interim chief operating officer for CFVH

Tart is a native of Harnett County and has been a dedicated member of the Cape Fear Valley Health family for more than 10 years. During his time with the organization, he has served in several key leadership roles. ...


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