Local businesswoman SHADONNA MCPHAUL was recently hired by Surgeon & Associates as the Director of Public Relations and Branding, a role that she refers to as a “dream assignment.”
Prior to taking on the new role, McPhaul has served in a variety of roles and organizations. She is a veteran who served in the
United States Air Force from 1996 to 2016. In recent years, some of her roles include membership sales specialist for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, radio talk show host for ESPN Fay, and customer service representative for Piedmont Natural Gas.
In addition to her current role, McPhaul is also the CEO of nonprofit Mo’s Heroes, Inc., which seeks to reduce the homeless veteran population through prevention, and the owner of The Mo You Know Marketing and Media Consulting.
Brian and Staci Graybill opened their third business together, Market Square Pantry, in December 2025. Photo provided by Faith Hatton. For Fayetteville entrepreneurs Brian and Staci Graybill, building a business has often started when they were
The venue features two levels, two fully stocked bars, audio-video systems including projectors, and lighting solutions, an in-house culinary team, lounge space, a bistro section and private rooms, a state-of-the-art DJ booth and on-site staff to hel
Brad and Kelley McLawhorn became business partners in 2001 when they first opened a restaurant on Reilly Road. Now, their highly praised catering company continues to impress community members with flexibility, quality and personalized service. Photo
