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.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
This is the fourth year that ETI has hosted the event, and in years past Freeman has seen a host of innovative technology, including various drone types and programming, robotic dogs, 3D printed houses, and airspace scanners. Photo provided by USSOCO
Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
