The Fayetteville Technical Community College Board of Trustees welcomes new Trustees Tammy Thurman and Suzannah Tucker.
Thurman, the community relations manager for Piedmont Natural Gas, takes the place of Delores Ingram, who stepped down from the board due to health reasons. She was appointed by the Cumberland County Board of Education. Thurman will serve through June 30, 2025.
Suzannah Tucker, a retired educator, rejoined the board after a one-year hiatus. She replaces Elaina Ball, former CEO of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission, who has relocated to Texas. Tucker was also appointed by the Board of Education. Her term runs through June 30, 2024.
Three current members of the board have been resworn for new four-year terms – Charles Koonce, Chandan Shankar and David Williford. This is Williford’s second year serving as chair of the board.
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
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
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.
