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Jan 16, 2026

Walsingham Group awarded major national defense contract

Walsingham Group, Inc. was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a ceiling of $151,000,000,00 ...

Jan 16, 2026

Raising Cane’s confirms early plans to open first Fayetteville location

Logo provided by Raising Cane'sAfter weeks of speculation on social media, the city of Fayetteville is confirmed to be getting its first Raising Cane’s location.The Greater Fayetteville Business Journal recently received a statement from the brand ve ...

Jan 16, 2026

Pinewild Country Club begins construction of $18M clubhouse renovation

Construction began on the clubhouse in mid-December 2025, with completion targeted for Q1 2027. Designed by S3 Design of Braintree, Mass., the project expands and reimagines Pinewild’s clubhouse as the social and cultural center of the community. ...

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The Fatal Input: Why Giving Your Sensitive Bid Data to Public AI Might Violate M-25-22 and Kill Your Contract

Posted Jan 1, 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-25-22, “Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” has introduced a powerful, non-negotiable compliance requirement into the federal acquisition lifecycle. For the d
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Jan 15, 2026

CCS prepares to host sixth annual Career Pathway Fair; Space still available for additional business participants

Last year's Career Pathway Fair (pictured) was a great success, and the school expects this year to be even bigger and better. Photo provided by CCS.In recognition of Career and Technical Education Month in February, Cumberland County Schools will ho ...

Jan 14, 2026

CCS Child Nutrition Services hosting two day hiring event

Photo provided by CCSCumberland County Schools Child Nutrition Services is hosting a New Year Hiring Event for individuals interested in starting a career that supports students and schools.The hiring event will take place Jan. 15-16, 10 a.m. to 1 p. ...

Jan 14, 2026

Fayetteville City Council authorizes grant to advance economic mobility for residents

Logo courtesy of the City of FayettevilleThe Fayetteville City Council accepted a $354,000 grant from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to advance community-wide strategies that will improve economic mobility and opportuniti ...

Jan 14, 2026

FCHR announces 2026 Community Award recipients

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission has selected the recipients of the 2026 Community Awards for their excellent work and commitment to promoting positive human relations throughout Fayetteville and Cumberland County. ...

Jan 14, 2026

Healthkeeperz welcomes Nahaven Jacobs, BSN, RN, CHPN, as clinical manager of hospice care

Jacobs’ journey with Healthkeeperz began years ago in the pharmacy, where she worked from November 1996 through May 1997. Now, Jacobs returns with a wealth of clinical experience. ...

Jan 14, 2026

Cumberland County names Rayshonia Manuel as director of Community Development

Cumberland County has promoted Rayshonia Manuel to director of Community Development, recognizing her extensive experience in public-sector finance, compliance and community-focused program administration. ...


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Questions & Answers: Getting to know Mike Berk, Longleaf Pine Realtors® new CEO

Mike BerkMike Berk is still getting settled into his new office and home, but his enthusiasm for his new role as CEO of Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is already in full swing. Just a few weeks into the job, the association management veteran sat down with