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FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Ariel Aponte - Associate Vice Chancellor, External Affairs, Fayetteville State University
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How High-Tech Heart Scans are Transforming Life-Saving Treatments

Sivakumar Ardhanari, M.D. - Medical Director of Cardiac Imaging, Firsthealth of the Carolinas
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Madison Howard - Marketing Team Leader, Systel Business Equipment

May 11, 2026

Fayetteville celebrates Economic Development Week with new credential and program updates

Mayor Mitch Colvin recognized May 4–8 as Economic Development Week in Fayetteville, presenting a proclamation that highlights the role economic development plays in job creation, neighborhood vitality, business investment and long-term community grow ...

May 11, 2026

UNCP launches program to address STEM teacher shortage

UNCP School of EducationUNC Pembroke is launching a new program to help more students become licensed science and math teachers. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Brave Innovators of STEM Education program will recruit undergraduate and transfer stud ...

May 8, 2026

Roof replacement project causes temporary closure of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum

Photo pulled from the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum Facebook page.  The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM) will temporarily close to the public May 11–15 due to ongoing roof replacement work. The ...

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FSU’s 4th annual Military Appreciation Luncheon showcases a powerful support ecosystem

Posted Apr 23, 2026
Fayetteville State University is once again opening its doors to the broader community with its fourth annual Military Appreciation Luncheon on April 30, an event designed not just as a celebration, but as a strategic gathering of the people and orga
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May 8, 2026

Fayetteville State University unites regional leaders to strengthen military family support

Faith Hatton of the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal moderates a panel at the 2026 Military Appreciation Luncheon on April 30. Panelists include, from left, Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Al Aycock, June L. Roberts, Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Kevin ...

May 8, 2026

MCEDP shares Quarterly Progress Report highlighting economic development activities in Moore County

Moore County Economic Development Partnership (MCEDP) recently released their Quarterly Progress Report highlighting their activities and initiatives for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. “This quarter, MCEDP focused on two significant grants aw ...

May 8, 2026

City of Fayetteville breaks ground on $10.8M Fire Station 16

Photo by GFBJOn Friday, May 8, the City of Fayetteville and Fayetteville firefighters celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Fire Station 16 located at 1710 Cedar Creek Road. “For too long, our firefighters serving this area have operated out ...

May 8, 2026

City seeks qualified developers for future development project

The City of Fayetteville has issued a Request for Qualification seeking an experienced development team to partner on the development of the Blount and Gillespie site, a 9.3-acre, city-owned assembly of 41 parcels located immediately south of downtown Fayetteville.  ...

May 7, 2026

FirstHealth enhances cardiac imaging through new partnership with Cleerly

Dr.  ArdhanariFirstHealth of the Carolinas is enhancing its cardiac imaging program with a partnership with Cleerly, a leader in artificial intelligence-driven cardiovascular imaging. This collaboration gives patients better access to customized ...

May 6, 2026

City to break ground on Fire Station 16

This new facility will be approximately 11,000 square feet and will include living and working spaces for firefighters, two drive-through apparatus bays, a training and community meeting space, fitness areas, offices, a kitchen, dorm rooms and support spaces. ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.