A local teen was recently honored for his volunteer service to the Cape Fear Community Emergency Response Team. Alex Gathright was recognized by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners for his commitment as a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is a national honor offered in recognition of sustained volunteer service. Gathright, who has accumulated 100 volunteer hours since June, was honored at a regular board meeting held on Dec. 19.
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.
