
Twelve service members, military Veterans and military spouses are starting 2023 with the potential for new careers after graduating from the Patriots Path military Transition Assistance Program in December 2022.
The most recent graduates include Andria Christoferson, Samantha StLouis, Javonna Kitchens, Devin Stewart, Ashley Harris, Joel Hunt, Adam Christoferson, Matthew Graham, Hiwot Mulugeta, Edriel Jeffrey, Dave Carr, and Robert Fetters.
The program consists of a 5-part program which provides career transition strategies for military Veterans (and spouses) along with active-duty Guard and Reserve members. Topics covered include Military to Civilian Transition, Interests Inventory, resume writing, networking and more.
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.