Editorial team members Faith Hatton and Stephanie Meador were recently promoted based on their performances over the past six months.
Hatton is now operating as the Editor of the journal, and Meador is now the Assistant Editor.

“It has been wonderful to learn and grow in such a positive work environment. I’m grateful for this opportunity and happy to continue to improve as a journalist. I look forward to growing my relationships with the community and delivering engaging content to our readers,” shared Meador.

“I’m excited to continue supporting and building up the business community. The joy I’ve gotten from meeting and learning about the small, new and niche businesses in the area is one that I will continue to savor through my work with the Journal,” shared Hatton.
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.